Leyla Ekame

• Provided counseling and educational support to families and children with mental and physical disabilities.
• Developed individualized programs focusing on communication, behavior management, and daily living skills.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse: Acute Psychosis Unit

260- bed hospital, 88-bed unit

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute psychosis unit.
• Performed crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral assessments.
• Monitored treatment adherence, laboratory results, and long-acting injections.
• Provided patient and family psychoeducational, social skills groups, interaction groups, academic support groups, and structured training programs.

Registered nurse : Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – 1 year

270-bed hospital, 20-bed ICU

• Provided critical care for trauma and post-surgical patients
• Monitored critically ill patients and responded to emergencies
• Assisted with CPR, defibrillation, and life-saving interventions
• Worked closely with ICU team to ensure patient stability and recovery
• Maintained detailed and accurate clinical documentation

Registered Nurse: Medical-Surgical / Step-Down Unit– 5 years (3 years full-time, 2 years part-time)

• Provided care for pre-operative, post-operative and medically complex patients
• Monitored vital signs, cardiac status, and patient condition
• Managed patients with tracheostomy, PEG tube, and chest tube
• Administered medications and performed wound care
• Educated patients and families on recovery and care plans