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Work History
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Certification
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Najam Aftab

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Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse(31 years of nursing experience)with extensive experience at HCA Kendall Hospital, adept in medication and IV administration, and demonstrating exceptional compassion and empathy. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on patient and family advocacy. Skilled in interdisciplinary teamwork, significantly improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Hca Kendall Hospital
05.1999 - Current
  • Telemetry/MS RN for 26 years.
  • Psychiatric Rn for 15 years.
  • Exceptional IV skills.
  • Hospice care
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Staff Builders
01.1995 - 05.1999

Home health nursing,pt evaluation(SOC),Hi tech visits,IV insertion,regular visits,wound care,insulin administration,care plan,pt education,discharge.

Senior Registered Nurse

Florida Department Of Corrections
06.1994 - 05.1999
  • Correction nursing
  • ER Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Bedside Nursing
  • Medications administration
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and protocols in daily nursing tasks.

Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, upholding privacy regulations while ensuring seamless continuity of care.

Registered Nurse

Star Multi Care Fl
06.1994 - 05.1999

Home health nuring

Pt evaluation(SOC),High tech visits,IV insertion,regular visits,wound care,insulin administration,pt education,care plan,discharge.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Florida International University
Miami, FL
01.1994

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient assessment
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient care
  • Wound care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Care plan development
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication distribution
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team coordination
  • EMR systems
  • Performing ekgs
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship building
  • Chart updating
  • Vaccine administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL assistance
  • Patient counseling
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency procedures
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • Data collection
  • HIPAA education
  • Emergency care
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Health screening
  • Cardiac care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Managing deadlines
  • Mental health nursing
  • Preventive health
  • Family advocacy
  • Seizure management
  • Feeding assistance
  • At-risk patient care
  • Medical evaluation
  • Home health care
  • Evaluations
  • Home care

Certification

BLS,

ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Hca Kendall Hospital
05.1999 - Current

Registered Nurse

Staff Builders
01.1995 - 05.1999

Senior Registered Nurse

Florida Department Of Corrections
06.1994 - 05.1999

Registered Nurse

Star Multi Care Fl
06.1994 - 05.1999

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing

Florida International University
Najam Aftab