Mariyam Yaw
The Bronx
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
Clinical Assistant/Nursing Attendant
Montefiore Medical Center Jack D Weiler – Medical-Surgical Unit
06.2023 - Current
- Assessing and evaluating patients physical, mental, and emotional status to assist with care needs.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient care services provided including vital signs, intake and output measurements, and medication administration.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to assess patients’ needs and develop individualized plan of care
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of quality patient care.
- Assisting in providing ostomy care for established and uncomplicated ostomies.
- Supporting ADL management related to bathing, dressing, and basic hygiene.
- Providing emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilizing computer systems to document patient information according to established protocols.
Westchester Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Unit
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as vital signs monitoring, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted in patient care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support, in order to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients on a daily basis.
- Provided wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical procedures.
- Physical assessment, including but not limited to, listening to heart, lung, and bowel sounds with a stethoscope, checked incisions, and observed other factors depending on the individual patient.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
College of Mount Saint Vincent
12.2023
Prerequisite Course - Nursing
Lehman College
05.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Experience with Epic Charting and Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound care
- Compassionate and caring
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
- Registered Nurse, New York Board of Nursing
- License Number: 937447
- Issued: 2024-04
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Twi
Full Professional
Hausa
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Montefiore Medical Center: Jack D. Weiler Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Westchester Medical Center – Medical-Surgical Unit
08.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Assistant/Nursing Attendant
Montefiore Medical Center Jack D Weiler – Medical-Surgical Unit
06.2023 - Current
Prerequisite Course - Nursing
Lehman College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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