Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Interventional/Neuro & Vascular Interventional
Alexian Brothers Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Working in the Interventional Radiology (IR) or Angio Lab as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the interventional specialty involves a dynamic and specialized role in healthcare. Here's a summary of the typical responsibilities and tasks:
1. Patient Assessment and Preparation: Conduct thorough assessments of patients scheduled for interventional procedures. Obtain relevant medical history, assess vital signs, and ensure appropriate laboratory tests are conducted. Educate patients about the procedure, potential risks, and post-procedural care.
2. Assistance During Procedures: Collaborate closely with the interventional radiologist or physician performing the procedure. Assist in positioning patients and preparing the sterile field. Administer conscious sedation or anesthesia as necessary and monitor patient responses throughout the procedure.
3. Patient Advocacy and Support: Advocate for patients' needs and ensure their comfort and safety during procedures. Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families. Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and address any concerns.
4. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of pre-procedure assessments, intra-procedure events, and post-procedure care. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
Vascular Access Services Of NANI
10.2021 - 03.2023
1. Set up the procedure room for patients, ensure all the tools are sterile, and hand tools to the doctor during surgery.
2. Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physicians during the examination and treatment of patients.
3. Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
4. Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
5. Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
6. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
HD/PD Acute Registered Nurse
DaVita
06.2020 - 10.2021
1. Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
2. Critical care thinking skills during acute settings: provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
3. Managed care from admission to discharge.
4. Assess, troubleshoot, and make sound decisions for critical patients.
Coordinator
StarLab
03.2019 - 05.2020
1. Laboratory Operations Management: Coordinate and oversee daily laboratory operations, including specimen collection, processing, analysis, and result reporting.
2. Staff Supervision and Training: Supervise laboratory staff, including medical technologists, laboratory assistants, and phlebotomists, to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
3. Quality Assurance and Quality Control: Implement quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) measures to maintain the accuracy, precision, and reliability of laboratory test results.
4. Inventory and Resource Management: Manage laboratory inventory, including reagents, supplies, and equipment, to ensure adequate stock levels and prevent shortages or expired materials.
ICU/CCU
Emirates Hospital Jumeirah
02.2015 - 12.2018
1. Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters. Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to monitor patients' conditions and detect changes promptly and continuously. Assess and manage patients with complex medical conditions, including those requiring mechanical ventilation or hemodynamic support.
2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists, to develop and implement individualized care plans. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
3. Critical Care Interventions: Administer medications and interventions as prescribed by physicians, including titrating vasopressors, sedatives, and analgesics, to maintain hemodynamic stability and ensure patient comfort. Perform advanced nursing procedures such as arterial line insertion, central line management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
4. Resuscitation and Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies within the ICU/CCU, including cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, and hemodynamic instability. Implement advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) protocols and facilitate rapid interventions to stabilize patients during crises.
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Arab Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2014
1. Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals, and administered medications for patients in ICU.
2. Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data, and analyzed results.
3. Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
4. Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
Education
Master of Health Leadership - Master of Management