PAUL A. ABDELSHAHED
Staten Island,NY
Summary
BLS-certified Navy veteran and psychology graduate currently completing an Emergency Department preceptorship at Bellevue, offering a calm demeanor under pressure and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Extensive clinical exposure includes EKGs, IV therapy, vital signs monitoring, infusion pumps, and COVID assays, demonstrating disciplined execution in dynamic environments. Bilingual in English and Arabic, recognized for prioritizing safety, accuracy, and effective teamwork in high-stakes situations. Eager to leverage diverse skills and experiences to positively impact healthcare teams and enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preceptorship Nurse
Emergency Department Preceptorship
Bellevue Hospital Center
- Current
- On track to complete 84 clinical hours prior to graduation.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs, obtain and trend vital signs, and support triage/patient flow in a high-acuity ED.
- Administer IV/IM/SC medications and program infusion pumps for IV fluids under RN preceptor supervision.
- Collect and process COVID-19 samples using ELISA per protocol; reinforce infection-control standards.
- Transport patients safely between units; assist with documentation and coordination across care teams.
Assistant Training Officer
United States Navy Reservist
08.2018 - Current
- Built training materials, SOPs, and visual aids to meet unit readiness goals.
- Delivered skills training and evaluations; mentored sailors to qualification readiness.
- Performed precision welding on steel structures; inspected assemblies for safety and accuracy.
Steel Shop Supervisor (Active Duty, NAVY Seabees)
United States Navy
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led shop operations and safety for mission-critical facility construction in austere conditions.
- Trained 5 sailors in welding and safety protocols, increasing team capacity and throughput.
- Designed and constructed essential buildings supporting mission objectives.
Volunteer
Michael Abboud Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2021–2022
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained records and accounts; managed inventory and office supplies.
- Protected patient privacy by securely handling and disposing of sensitive documents.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Accurately processed and refilled prescriptions while ensuring patient confidentiality.
- Managed COVID-19 drive-thru testing workflows and maintained infection-control procedures.
- Upheld strict quality-control policies during high-volume patient interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY 12-2025
Skills
- EKG acquisition
- Vital signs & monitoring
- IV/IM/SC medication administration (under RN supervision)
- Infusion pump programming
- Patient transport & flow
- Infection control & PPE
- COVID testing (ELISA, lab protocols)
- Effective customer support and de-escalation
- Documentation & confidentiality
- Time management
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite
- Bilingual: English/Arabic
Certification
BLS (AHA) — Active
Target Title
Nursing Candidate | ICU RN Track
Timeline
Steel Shop Supervisor (Active Duty, NAVY Seabees)
United States Navy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer
Michael Abboud Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2021–2022
02.2021 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Training Officer
United States Navy Reservist
08.2018 - Current
Emergency Department Preceptorship
Bellevue Hospital Center
- Current
Preceptorship Nurse
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Staten Island
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wagner College