Naureen Premani

Work History

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Acute Surgical (6G)

Registered Nurse

February 2024 - Present

As a med surg nurse I provided comprehensive care to patients recovering from surgery, acute illnesses, and chronic diseases Performed detailed patient assessments, developed care plans, and monitored progress, ensuring all interventions are in alignment with best practices and physician orders Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, physical therapist and dietitians to develop patient centered care plans, assisted in the care of a variety of patients with medical and surgical needs Conducted daily rounds, communicated with patients and families, and ensure a clear understanding of care goals Assisted in managing wound care IV therapy and patient mobility, contributing to faster recovery Acted as the primary nurse for numerous patience, handling patient intake, care, and discharge efficiently Monitor vital signs perform diagnostic test and updated physicians with any critical changes in patient condition

Other skills:

o Patient assessment and monitoring

o Wound care and dressing changes

o IV insertion and management

o Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, SQ)

o Postoperative care (Urology, Plastic surgery, ENT)

o Tracheostomy and ostomy care

o Catheter insertion and care (Foley, suprapubic, Urostomy, P)

o Pain management

o Code Blue/emergency response

o Pre- and post-op patient education

o Infection control and prevention

o Blood transfusion administration and monitoring

o Central line care (PICC, CVC, port)

Children’s Health Hospital

NICU

Patient Care Technician

August 2022 – November 2023

Skills:

o Performing basic hygiene tasks for infants (eg, diaper changes, repositioning, swaddling)

o Assisting with feedings (eg, holding bottles, managing tube feeding equipment under RN guidance

o Maintaining incubators and warmers—cleaning and prepping between patients

o Transporting patients for imaging or procedures (with supervision)

o Stocking and preparing NICU supplies (diapers, feeding tubes, linens, wipes, etc)

o Cleaning and disinfecting bassinets, monitors, feeding pumps, etc

o Maintaining isolation precautions and strict infection control standards

o Handling biohazard materials safely and according to protocol

Urology Clinics of North Texas

MedicalAssistant (float-part time)

July 2023 – November 2023 (PRN)

Clinic Supervisor & Lead Medical Assistant (Full Time)

July 2017– October 2021

Skills:

o Monitored patients’ vital signs

o Performed venipunctures

o Assisted physician within clinic procedures such as vasectomies, prostate biopsies, Cystoscopies, and I&Ds

o Scheduled surgeries in alignment with physician’s schedule

o Made preop and post op calls to patients

o Called in medications to the pharmacy

o Educated patients about the prescribed medications

o Managed a team of 10 medical assistance ensuring efficient patient care by distributing tasks based on individual strengths, reducing patient weight time

o Developed and implemented new protocols for patient admission without sacrificing care quality

o Coordinated care for patients with the physicians and medical assistants in a high acuity practice maintaining patient satisfaction through personalized care plans

o Trained new stuff on electronic health record software leading to reduction and documentation errors

Dallas Diagnostic Association of Plano

Dermatology

Lead Medical Assistant

June 2013 – July 2017

Skills:

o Monitored vital signs

o Assisting with skin exams (eg, mole checks, full-body skin exams)

o Preparing and assisting during procedures such as skin biopsies, cryotherapy (freezing warts or lesions), excision of cysts or skin cancers, cauterization

o Sterilizing instruments and maintaining a sterile field

o Wound care and dressing changes

o Providing post-procedure instructions and skincare education

o Applying topical anesthetics under supervision

o Handling specimens for lab testing (eg, biopsied skin)

o Performed venipunctures

o Scheduled in clinic procedures in alignment with physician’s schedule

o Made preop and post op calls to patients

o Called in medications to the pharmacy

o Educated patients about the prescribed medications

Apex Clinic of Texas

Family Practice

Medical Assistant

May 2009 – May 2013

Skills:

o Monitored patients’ vital signs

o Performed venipunctures

o Assisted physician within clinic procedures

o Performed EKGs

o Assisted physician with minor in clinic procedures such as pap smears, vaginal exams, I&Ds

o Called in medications to the pharmacy

o Educated patients about the prescribed medications