Lina Abdulrahman

Provide care on a cardiac intermediate (stepdown) unit (5A), managing patients transitioning from CCU/ICU level care.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions, including chest pain, myocardial infarction, and post-procedural recovery.

• Perform rapid assessments and respond to changes in patient condition, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

• Manage and titrate cardiac drips, including medications for chest pain, blood pressure control, and anticoagulation therapy.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and maintain high standards of cardiac care.

• Delivered personal care services including bathing, dressing, and feeding, promoting patient dignity and comfort.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Established rapport with patients and families, offering emotional support and fostering trust during challenging situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency across multiple units including med surgical, pediatric, pre and post cardiac procedures, mother/baby, neuroscience ICU, medical ICU, and intermediate units for post cath lab and open heart surgeries.
• Worked at Presbyterian Medical Center in the Intermediate Cardiac Telemetry Unit, supporting patient monitoring and care.