Parishta Ahmed
Mechanicville
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong background in Progressive Care Unit, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include acute patient care, telemetry monitoring, and advanced cardiac life support. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless collaboration with healthcare teams.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with background in Progressive Care Unit. Experience includes managing critical patient care, implementing treatment plans and educating patients about health conditions. Possess strong skills in patient assessment, acute care and medical team collaboration. Demonstrated impact through improved patient outcomes and high standard of personalized patient care provided.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Hospital
Troy
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in administering medications as per physician orders and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Maintained telemetry equipment and ensured proper functioning at all times.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Responded quickly to any changes in patient's condition or vital signs.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
Patient Care Technician
Samaritan Hospital
Troy
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Supported patients with mobility and transportation within the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
Medical Assistant
Family Practice Community Care
Clifton Park
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and procedures.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated appointments efficiently.
- Collected and documented patient medical histories accurately.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
Beauty Advisor
Sally's Beauty Supply
Clifton Park
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided expert product recommendations to customers for hair and beauty needs.
- Assisted customers with applying and testing beauty products in-store.
- Maintained organized product displays and ensured shelves were fully stocked.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues effectively and efficiently.
- Stayed updated on beauty industry trends and new product launches regularly.
- Educated customers about the proper use of cosmetics, fragrances and other beauty items.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Greeted customers upon entering store or salon and established friendly relationships with them.
- Sanitized areas and maintained stock, meeting store cleanliness and visual merchandising standards.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Utica University
Utica , NY 12.2024 - 05.2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Licensed RN
- Immunization skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Critical Care Consortium Certificate
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Active Registered Nurse (RN), New York State
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Samaritan Hospital
01.2026 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Utica University
12.2024 - 05.2025
Medical Assistant
Family Practice Community Care
08.2023 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
Samaritan Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2025
Beauty Advisor
Sally's Beauty Supply
02.2018 - 08.2019