Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliation
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Responsibilitiesandqualifications
Certificationsandlicensure
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Mazalo Looky

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

A hardworking and dedicated Public Health educator seeking an opportunity to serve the community. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Howard University Hospital
06.2024 - Current
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
  • Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing practice.
  • Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
  • Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

Resident Care Director (RCD)

Sunrise of Silver Spring Assisted Living
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • As the RCD, I served as the nursing clinical leader for the community and
  • Led and managed the health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to residents within the community
  • Oversaw and implemented all care programs, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and performance management
  • Performed initial assessment before moving the resident into the community
  • Other responsibilities in my various capacities as a leader, practitioner, and educator included:
  • Provided strategic leadership for resident care in the community by coordinating care and services across departments to promote resident’s quality of life
  • Directed the management of the nursing team and medication care managers
  • Provided clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process
  • Performed and documented resident assessments, completed Individualized Service Plans, and provided/delegated hands-on clinical care
  • Provided oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for the residents within the community
  • Provided clinical training and education to nurses, medication care managers, care managers, and others who provide resident care
  • Performed skill evaluation to develop and promote the clinical capabilities of team members
  • Tracked and reported clinical quality data to identify risks and implement improvements as a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee member
  • Recruited and trained clinical team members and performed performance management, evaluation, and engagement
  • Completed direct report team member staffing and scheduling according to operational and budgetary guidelines
  • Supported regulatory compliance for the community and clinical items under their purview
  • Partnered with Neighborhood Coordinators to promote an integrated and collaborative approach to wellness operations and resident care
  • Collaborated with sales partners to determine community capability and assessed potential residents’ appropriateness for move-in
  • Coordinated infection control programming, including delegation of infection control preventionist, as per state/provincial requirements
  • Managed the department budget to include labor/labor and other expenses and understand its impact on the community’s bottom line
  • Processed and submitted monthly expenses and budget data in a timely manner per the organization’s policies and internal business controls
  • Developed a working knowledge of state/provincial regulations and ensured compliance by supervising and coaching team members
  • Oversaw the clinical team by holding members accountable and correcting actions/documents when necessary
  • Attended regular meetings: Stand Up, Cross Over, Department Head, Town Hall, QAPI, and others as directed
  • Maintained compliance in training as required by state/province or other regulatory authorities
  • Participated in mandatory vaccine programs, such as COVID-19 or flu vaccinations

Cardiovascular Stepdown RN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
  • Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
  • Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
  • Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.

COVID-19 Testing Volunteer

DC Medical Reserve Corps
01.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant and a Sitter

VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2021

Med-Surg Oncology RN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness prior to entering information into electronic medical record system.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in the planning of patient care.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Health Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Flu Vaccine and Wellness Clinical and Home Health:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wesley Long Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2016

Public Health Intern

Guilford Public Health Department
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Designed educational materials targeted at different age groups within the community.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing, copying and scanning documents.
  • Reviewed and maintained operation records and reports to facilitate health education programs.
  • Developed and distributed health education materials to community members under supervision.
  • Compiled and synthesized public health data for use in presentations and reports.
  • Supported development and execution of special community events.
  • Created informational materials about disease prevention strategies for distribution in the community.
  • Helped members of public connect with program resources.
  • Prepared presentations on various topics related to public health.

CNA

Monards and Associate Agency
01.2006 - 12.2013
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.

Education

Doctor of Public Health -

Walden University
MN
11.2024

Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
AZ
05.2021

Associate Degree - Nursing

Med-life Institute School of Nursing
FL
01.2017

Master’s in Public Health - Community Health

Concordia University
NE
01.2014

BSc. - Interdisciplinary Studies

Winston Salem State University
NC
01.2011

Skills

  • Leading interdisciplinary teams
  • Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
  • Staff training
  • Taught Medication administration class
  • Financial management
  • Technical skills in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Access, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
  • Internet
  • Outlook
  • Prezi
  • Starport
  • Pyxis
  • Point Click
  • Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
  • Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS)
  • Oncology care
  • Cardiovascular surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Interventional cardiology
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Arrhythmia

Affiliation

Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association (MWPHA), 01/01/19

References

Available upon request

Responsibilitiesandqualifications

  • Served as the nursing clinical leader for the community.
  • Led and managed health and wellness along with coordination of care and services to residents.
  • Oversaw and implemented all care programs, regulatory compliance, recruiting, and performance management.
  • Performed initial assessment before moving the resident into the community.
  • Provided strategic leadership for resident care by coordinating care and services across departments.
  • Directed the management of the nursing team and medication care managers.
  • Provided clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process.
  • Performed and documented resident assessments, completed Individualized Service Plans, and provided/delegated hands-on clinical care.
  • Provided oversight of the community medication management program.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers.
  • Provided clinical training and education to nurses and care managers.
  • Performed skill evaluation to develop and promote clinical capabilities of team members.
  • Tracked and reported clinical quality data as a QAPI committee member.
  • Recruited and trained clinical team members.
  • Completed direct report team member staffing and scheduling.
  • Supported regulatory compliance for the community.
  • Partnered with Neighborhood Coordinators for integrated wellness operations.
  • Collaborated with sales partners to assess potential residents.
  • Coordinated infection control programming.
  • Managed the department budget and processed monthly expenses.
  • Developed knowledge of state regulations and ensured compliance.
  • Oversaw the clinical team and held members accountable.
  • Attended regular meetings.
  • Maintained compliance in training as required.
  • Participated in mandatory vaccine programs.
  • Provided direct nursing care for specified patients.
  • Performed nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs.
  • Provided education to patients and families.
  • Provided basic care like feeding through nasogastric tubes.
  • Performed miscellaneous job-related duties.
  • Performed preoperative services.
  • Performed head-to-toe assessment after vascular and thoracic surgery.
  • Checked pre-procedure lab work and reported abnormal findings.
  • Conducted assessment of intravenous contrast dye and shellfish allergy.
  • Completed Interdisciplinary Patient Education Record (IPER) and CHF Clinical Pathway.
  • Maintained fluid restriction when applicable.
  • Executed pre-procedure/post-procedure head-up tilt, ablation, cardioversion, or permanent pacemaker implants.

Certificationsandlicensure

  • ACLS certification, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
  • Basic Life Support Certification, 02/01/23, 02/01/25
  • Registered Nurse (RN), 06/01/19
  • VA Introduction to Health Care Data Analytics Certification, 01/01/18, Present
  • National Institute of Health, 07/01/12
  • Medication Technician, 01/01/08, 12/31/11
  • Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/01/04, 12/31/19
  • Protecting Human Research Participants, 952762

Timeline

RN

Howard University Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Resident Care Director (RCD)

Sunrise of Silver Spring Assisted Living
01.2022 - 03.2024

Cardiovascular Stepdown RN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
03.2021 - 04.2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
01.2021 - 04.2022

COVID-19 Testing Volunteer

DC Medical Reserve Corps
01.2021 - 12.2021

Med-Surg Oncology RN

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
08.2019 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Maxim Health Services
08.2019 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant and a Sitter

VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 12.2021

Public Health Intern

Guilford Public Health Department
01.2014 - 12.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Wesley Long Hospital
01.2009 - 12.2016

CNA

Monards and Associate Agency
01.2006 - 12.2013

Doctor of Public Health -

Walden University

Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Med-life Institute School of Nursing

Master’s in Public Health - Community Health

Concordia University

BSc. - Interdisciplinary Studies

Winston Salem State University
Mazalo Looky