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PATRICK HAMAWI

Fair Lawn,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience who is adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams to deliver superior patient-focused outcomes. Has a proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver excellent care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker who works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to achieve common goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Nurse - Level 1 Trauma, CC Float Pool

University Hospital
Newark, NJ
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.

Travel Nurse, PACU

Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
  • Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.

Travel Nurse - Level 1 Trauma, Surgical ICU

Bellevue Hospital
NYC, NY
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform routine and emergent bedside procedures such as ICP monitoring, vascular line insertions, chest tube insertions, massive transfusion protocols, bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, and other procedures.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Cared for COVID-ICU patients requiring proning, use of paralytics, and titrating multiple vasoactive agents.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Staff Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool

The Valley Hospital
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Cared for patients across all critical care units, including medical / surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiac Surgery ICU, CCU, IMC step-down, as well as PACU, ED, and endoscopy departments.
  • Managed all elements of patient care using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Implemented life-saving interventions, including advanced hemodynamic monitoring, catheter insertion and airway management.

Staff Nurse - Outpatient Neurological Surgery

Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ
05.2017 - 09.2017
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches to complex neurosurgical patients.
  • Directed patient care in outpatient pre- and post-op settings by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and followup instructions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.

STAFF NURSE, PACU

Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

Staff Nurse - Medical / Surgical Float Pool

VALLEY HOSPITAL
Ridgewood, NJ
08.2008 - 08.2016
  • Served as staff and charge nurse across all medical and surgical units caring for patients with a variety of illnesses including diabetes, respiratory distress, dementia, drug abuse, neurological disorders, renal impairment, congestive heart failure, gastro-intestinal dysfunction, among others.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Peter's College
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
05.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
05.2003

Skills

  • Holistic Nurse, Board Certified
  • ACLS certified, (PALS certification in progress)
  • Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support certified
  • NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) certified
  • AWLS certified (Advanced wilderness life support)
  • Palliative Care Resource Nurse
  • Fluent in Arabic

Timeline

Travel Nurse - Level 1 Trauma, CC Float Pool

University Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022

Travel Nurse, PACU

Albany Medical Center Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Travel Nurse - Level 1 Trauma, Surgical ICU

Bellevue Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021

Staff Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool

The Valley Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2020

Staff Nurse - Outpatient Neurological Surgery

Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey
05.2017 - 09.2017

STAFF NURSE, PACU

Cooper University Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2017

Staff Nurse - Medical / Surgical Float Pool

VALLEY HOSPITAL
08.2008 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Peter's College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bergen Community College

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