Lisa Mahmood
Des Plaines,Illinois
Summary
To obtain a challenging position as a registered nurse that will allow me to demonstrate my skills in nursing and related care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Nurse
AccentCare Hospice
Rosemont, Illinois
07.2015 - Current
- Nursing care for patients at or near the end of life.
- Educate the family members and caregivers on the stages of the end of life care.
- Monitor and administer medications and treatments as prescribed in the plan of care.
- Consult with the physician to update the patient’s status and make any changes to the plan of care as needed.
- Order medications, supplies, equipment or visits from other disciplines as needed.
- Maintain an open dialogue with the patient and caregiver so they feel comfortable and confident in the care being provided.
- Follow up with bereavement needs after the patient passes.
- Update all care and notes in charting documents.
- Coordinate with all caregivers for a unified plan of care demonstrating professional and top quality care for the best patient experience.
- Ensure the family feels comfortable asking questions at any time and getting answers back to them in a timely fashion.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Performed advanced nursing functions such as wound care or IV therapy according to established standards of practice.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as pain crisis or respiratory distress.
- Provided bereavement counseling services for surviving family members after a death has occurred.
Immigration Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Chicago, Illinois
01.2001 - Current
- Adjudicate applications for benefits
- Research National Security Issues
- Trained Officers in Immigration Law
- Prepare documents for Federal and Immigration Litigation.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
Deerfield, IL
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
- Provided education on preventive health practices such as nutrition, hygiene and safety.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient assessment data, diagnosis and physician orders.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resurrection Health Care
Des Plaines, Illinois
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided patient care and assistance - bathing, feeding and transfers.
Resident Assistant
Community for Jewish Elderly
Deerfield, Illinois
01.2008
- Provided assistance to elderly residents with dementia.
Role Transition for Student Nursing
Westlake Hospital Emergency Department
Melrose Park, Illinois
- Worked with direct full patient care under the guidance of preceptor
- Handled multiple patients in an efficient and effective manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Resurrection University
05.2013
Skills
- Office and Computer
- Medical computer systems
- McKesson
- EPIC
- Microsoft products
- Personal communication skills
- Work history
- Ability to work with and care for a diverse population
Certification
CPR and BLS – 08/2013
References
- Tamara Venturella, MSN, clinical preceptor at Westlake Hospital, (708) 655-0066
- Veronica Cronk, MSN, Academic Nursing Instructor, Resurrection University, (708) 205-2354
- Catherine Helin, RN, AccentCare Supervisor, (858) 437-2093
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
AccentCare Hospice
07.2015 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
05.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resurrection Health Care
01.2009 - 01.2010
Resident Assistant
Community for Jewish Elderly
01.2008
Immigration Officer
Department of Homeland Security
01.2001 - Current
Role Transition for Student Nursing
Westlake Hospital Emergency Department
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Resurrection University