Mariam Abdulkareem
Lago Vista,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Molayo Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
- Optimized resource utilization within the Intensive Care Unit by accurately documenting all clinical data required for billing purposes.
- Coordinated strategies and orders of different disciplines to provide patients' with exceptional care.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to patients.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ogun State University Teaching Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Contributed to the creation of a positive work culture within the Emergency Department by actively participating in team-building activities, offering constructive feedback, celebrating successes, and fostering a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Lagos
Lagos Nigeria10.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Wesley Guild Hospital
Ilesha Osun 05.2013
Skills
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Community Programming
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Patient Coping Mechanisms
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Renal function management
- Specimen Collection
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Complex Information Interpretation
- Neurological monitoring
- Task and Work Prioritization
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Molayo Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Ogun State University Teaching Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
University of Lagos
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Wesley Guild Hospital
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