Lema Akbar
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Registered NURSE! Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized plans of care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients on a clinical level.
- Administered vaccinations using most appropriate medical care.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed assessments of patients to determine eligibility for Influenza Vaccine.
- Provided patient education regarding the importance and benefits of receiving the Influenza Vaccine.
- Assisted with clinical research studies related to Influenza Vaccines.
- Maintained immunization records and documented all vaccine administration activities.
- Administered influenza vaccines according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions following vaccination.
- Ensured that appropriate supplies were available for administering vaccinations.
- Prepared vaccine doses, drew up syringes, and administered injections as needed.
- Developed educational materials to promote influenza prevention among patients.
- Recorded detailed information about each individual's vaccination in an electronic medical record system.
- Attended meetings and conferences related to Immunizations, Vaccinations, Influenza Prevention.
- Evaluated patient responses after receiving the Influenza Vaccine through follow-up phone calls or emails.
- Advised patients regarding potential side effects associated with receiving the Influenza Vaccine.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable laws pertaining to immunization requirements and regulations.
School nurses
Irene B
Sacramento, CA
10.2019 - Current
- West elementary school, doing med pass, seizure watch, diabetes checks, and assisting kids that are sick
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising school nurse
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Paraprofessional Educator
Elk grove school district
Sacramento, CA
02.2014 - 10.2019
- Para-educator at Pinkerton middle school, worked with disabled students, teaching, made lesson plans, physical therapy, PE, answered phone calls, graded papers
- Participated in meetings to discuss new ways opportunities
- Resolved work related problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Developed team communications and information for group meetings
- Supported needs of kids with skill and efficiency
Volunteer
Methodist Hospital
Sacramento, Ca
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Helped at family and birth center
- Took vital signs and did ADL's of moms and new born babies
- Answered phoned calls, did charting with RNs
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve all program needs
Education
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Unitek College
Sacramento, CA8 2019
Completion Certificate, Vocational Nursing, GPA, 3.0 L# VN702911 Graduated -
Unitek College
6 2016
Register Nurse - Nursing
Medworld Academy
Palm Beach, FL05-2023
AA - Nursing
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA2014
AA - Social science
Consumes River College
2013
Skills
- Fluent in [farsi, pashto, urdu]
- Effective Communications with patient and family
- Vital signs
- Collecting vitals
- Administer injections
- Medication Administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient Care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Infection control measures
- Well visit procedures
- Women's health exams
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2020 - Current
School nurses
Irene B
10.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
Elk grove school district
02.2014 - 10.2019
Volunteer
Methodist Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2013
Associate of Arts - Practical Nursing
Unitek College
Completion Certificate, Vocational Nursing, GPA, 3.0 L# VN702911 Graduated -
Unitek College
Register Nurse - Nursing
Medworld Academy
AA - Nursing
Sacramento City College
AA - Social science
Consumes River College