Maryam Bigdely

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.

• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Worked in Children's ICU section assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.