Mohammad Hamdan
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care. Compassionate intensive case nurse with several years of experience tending to facility's most indigent patients. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
09.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergent situations in order to provide quality care.
- Maintained complete confidentiality of all patient information at all times.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, medications, and interventions; modified plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals regarding complex cases or difficult situations.
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Documented observations, interventions, and evaluations on patient charts.
- Instructed patients and families on proper homecare techniques for post-treatment management of conditions.
- Administered medications and monitored effectiveness of treatments.
- Performed wound care according to facility protocol.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, treatments, and procedures.
- Performed initial assessments of patients, including vital signs and medical histories.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
RN, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center
, NM
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Facilitated communication between patients and families and healthcare providers throughout the course of their stay.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Provided comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including those with complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Behavioral Health RN
Central Desert Behavioral Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained accurate patient records according to HIPAA guidelines while adhering to quality standards established by the organization.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in acute distress.
- Planned and implemented individualized care plans to meet the physical, emotional, and mental health needs of clients.
- Instructed patients on proper medication usage and side effects management techniques.
- Created therapeutic relationships with clients through empathetic listening skills and active engagement during counseling sessions.
- Educated family members on self-care techniques for dealing with challenging behaviors at home.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered psychotropic medications following established protocols under physician's direction.
- Assisted in developing behavior modification strategies designed to reduce symptoms associated with mental illnesses.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for a variety of behavioral health issues such as depression and anxiety.
RN, ICU
King Hussein Cancer Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Conducted regular quality assurance audits of nursing practices in order to ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Hashimate University
Amman, Jordan 09-2016
Skills
- Post Operative Care
- Discharge Planning
- Cardiac monitoring
- Health Promotion
- Tracheostomy Care
- Specimen Collection
- Care Plan Development
- Task Delegation
- Family Support
- Substance abuse treatment
- Patient Evaluation
- Individualized care plans
- Eating disorder therapy
- Patient Counseling
- Family Education
- Behavior Modification
- Mental health counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Multitasking
- Ventilator management
- Resource Utilization
- Resource Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
- NM RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- Compact Nursing State License
- NIHSS
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Med-Surg
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
09.2023 - Current
RN, ICU
Lovelace Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
Behavioral Health RN
Central Desert Behavioral Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
RN, ICU
King Hussein Cancer Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Hashimate University
- NM RN License
- ACLS
- BLS
- Compact Nursing State License
- NIHSS
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