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Work History
Education
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Mahmooda Khairkhah

Bayside,NY

Summary

As a Masters educated RN, I am confident that my education along with my previous experience in healthcare would add value as I start my nursing career. I look forward in immersing myself in a challenging and enriching environment at the intensive care unit (ICU) at NYU in which my dedication, compassion, enthusiasm, collaborative skills and a passion for nursing can allow me to learn and grow in my nursing career.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant
  • MED-SURG Unit
  • Monitored patient's vital signs
  • Performed head-to-toe assessments
  • Prepared and administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM and monitored patients for adverse reactions
  • Monitored and recorded input and output in patients with renal failure, gastroenteric, and cardiac conditions
  • Assisted with indwelling urinary catheters and wound dressing change
  • Measured Jackson - Pratt (JP) surgical drains
  • Dressing, bathing, ambulating and feeding patients
  • Preparing patients for transport to other hospital departments for testing; preparing patients for discharge
  • Receiving and giving verbal reports at start/end of each clinical experience
  • Designed care plans for each patient (submitted as assignment to clinical instructor).

Student Nurse

St. Clair Hospital, OB, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Student Nurse

UMPC Western Psychiatric Hospital

Lab Coordinator

New York Allergy and Sinus Center
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided onsite, telephone, and electronic consultations with patients.
  • Corresponded with insurance companies to verify eligibility for patients' as well as advocate for patients' who required medication coverage.
  • Assure that environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) that can affect testing are being monitored and acted upon in laboratory.
  • Assess facility for safety.
  • Assure that laboratory is complying with Hazard Communications standard.
  • Get involved in survey process (worked with laboratory staff to complete Self-Assessment before survey) and take advantage of education that survey can provide.
  • Participate in exit conference at conclusion of laboratory inspection.
  • Communicated with physicians regarding samples.
  • Kept track of inventory.

Healthcare Recruiter

Horizon Healthcare Staffing
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Seek proper candidates for various positions in medical field.
  • Offer proactive recruiting assistance.
  • Reviewing applicants' resume/curriculum vitae.
  • Interviewed potential candidates for following positions: registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician, X-ray technicians etc., Lab technologists etc.
  • Placing and assigning employees at clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities.
  • Communicating efficiently with employers and employees ensuring needs of both are met in timely and effective manner.
  • Performing background checks on potential employees, as well as checking upon given references, transcripts, and credentials.
  • Maintain ongoing relationships with employers and potential and hired candidates to ensure both employers and employee selection was best fit.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

E-Z Medical Care
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Obtained and documented client medical history, medication information, vital signs, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed following tests and procedures: UTI, pregnancy, allergy, hearing test, and EKG.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.

Volunteer

NY Presbyterian Queens Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Worked closely with physicians, nurses, clinical nutritionists, speech and swallowing clinical team members.
  • Checked on post-op and emergency department patients to ensure that any concerns they had were promptly addressed.
  • Fed patients and made sure meals are appropriate for patient's condition, and tracking how much they

are able to eat.

  • Kept track of inventory in Emergency Department and Post Surgery Department.
  • Transported patients in stretchers.
  • Dropped off specimens at hospital lab.
  • Assisted staff with clerical tasks.

Voluntary Worker

NY Presbyterian hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Emergency Department and PACU: 318 hours
  • Worked closely with physicians, nurses, clinical nutritionists, speech and swallowing clinical team members.
  • Checked on post-op and emergency department patients to ensure that any concerns they had were promptly addressed.
  • Fed patients and made sure meals are appropriate for patient's condition, and tracking how much they are able to eat.
  • Kept track of inventory in Emergency Department and Post Surgery Department.
  • Transported patients in stretchers.
  • Dropped off specimens at hospital lab.
  • Assisted staff with clerical tasks.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2013 - 03.2017
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Counted, measured, labeled and compounded medications with correct item and quantity following standard procedures.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
  • Referring inquiries to pharmacist.
  • Excellent patient interaction and communication skills.

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2023

Bachelors - Psychology and Biology

York Cuny College
Queens, NY
01.2018

Associates - Health Sciences

Queens Borough Community College
Queens, NY
05.2015

Skills

  • Computer Skills: Proficient in EMR, Physicians Computer Company (PCC) and Encounter Pro & Allscripts Software
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office standard programs
  • Proficient computer skills, MS Office/Outlook/Word/Excel
  • Vitals and pain assessment documentation
  • Conduct tests and procedures ordered for patients'
  • Standard medical equipment
  • Phlebotomy
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Supporting daily living needs
  • Update electronic charts
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Quality of Care Standards

Additional Information

  • Licenses and Credentialing , Registered Nurse - New York State Board of Nursing

Certification

Phlebotomy Certification- Current through May 2024


Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association- Current through August 2025

Languages

Persian
Professional Working

License

Registered Nurse - New York State Board of Nursing

Timeline

Lab Coordinator

New York Allergy and Sinus Center
12.2020 - 07.2021

Healthcare Recruiter

Horizon Healthcare Staffing
03.2019 - 03.2020

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

E-Z Medical Care
04.2017 - 03.2019

Volunteer

NY Presbyterian Queens Hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018

Voluntary Worker

NY Presbyterian hospital
03.2017 - 03.2018

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2013 - 03.2017

Student Nurse

UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Passavant

Student Nurse

St. Clair Hospital, OB, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Student Nurse

UMPC Western Psychiatric Hospital

Masters of Science in Nursing - Nursing

La Roche University

Bachelors - Psychology and Biology

York Cuny College

Associates - Health Sciences

Queens Borough Community College

Phlebotomy Certification- Current through May 2024


Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association- Current through August 2025

Mahmooda Khairkhah