Naylia Muhammad
District Heights,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a background in neonatal critical care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
Fairfax, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, PICC insertions and dressing changes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support and enhancing family satisfaction giving extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey
- Supported breastfeeding mothers by providing lactation assistance and education on breast milk expression techniques for their hospitalized infants.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
Server/Waitress
Luxe Soul Food & Cocktails
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained day-to-day operations by executing appropriate food handling such as hygiene, cleaning procedures, and food safety
- Competently utilized POS system to process customer food orders, takeout, and complete transactions
- Greeted, seated, and ensured quality service of up to 5-6 tables, more than 30 guests per night with no order mistakes
- Displayed customer service competence ensuring guests received prompt and attentive services.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University School of Nursing
Ashburn, VA12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-medical Concentration -
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina05.2021
Skills
- BLS (CPR & AED) – American Heart Association
- EPIC EHR – system training, clinical experience documentation and charting
- Cerner EHR – clinical experience with system
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certified)
- Trained to work with small infants as young as 22 weeks gestation
Volunteer Experience
- NICU journal Club, Cohort Representative, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Contribute academic journal articles related to neonatal care for journal club, Recruit cohort members to attend monthly journal club meetings, Lead journal club meetings and discuss current research article, and how specific topics affect nursing care for neonatal infants
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Inova Fairfax Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Server/Waitress
Luxe Soul Food & Cocktails
12.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
George Washington University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-medical Concentration -
North Carolina A&T State University