Rahima Ladak
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse promoting a 7-year history in healthcare. Background includes advanced clinical experience in Critical Care, Pediatrics, Oncology, Hematology, Case Management, and Research. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Seeking a position as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to combine my strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and extensive clinical expertise to manage clinical data and enhance the future of healthcare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ER/Float Nurse CSO (Central Staffing Office)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
- Independently working in fast-paced environments as CSO floating across 3 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospital locations in the ER department to meet staffing and critical needs: cross-trained hematology/oncology case management (actively contracted with the Oncology/Hematology department as a Case Manager Jan-April 2024)
- Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing REDCap and assisting in the collection and analysis of clinical data to identify areas for improvement and enhance patient outcomes
- Demonstrating versatile leadership by leading the Emergency Code Team, providing guidance as Nurse Preceptor, handling triage responsibilities, and overseeing a 45-bed ER unit with 20+ staff members, optimizing patient assignments and communication with ED providers as Charge Nurse.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate medical assessments in the ER setting.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Case Manager
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated alongside the Oncology/Hematology team of MDs, PharmDs, NPs, PAs, and RNs to monitor patient treatment protocol and clinical trial management
- Implemented knowledge of ICD-10 codes to ensure approval of specialty hematology/oncology medications through the Prior authorization process
- Managed seamless transition of patient care from inpatient to home by coordinating home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment/medical devices, resulting in a 20% increase in patient satisfaction
- Analyzed patient records to develop appropriate care plans with precise clinical documentation based on current standards of practice and facility guidelines with onsite support.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided exceptional emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center, fostering effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure
- Safeguarded patient information by meticulously updating and maintaining electronic medical records, utilizing EPIC Electronic Health Record to monitor vital signs and lab data trends
- Conducted thorough patient assessments and supported emergency procedures, resulting in efficient and timely care delivery.
Lead Research Assistant
Georgia Cancer Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Led and managed the 'Headstart From School' project, reaching over 600 students at middle and high schools in Richmond county, resulting in a 15% increase in data input
- Oversaw clinical data management, ensuring adherence to GCP, ICH, FDA, and OSHA guidelines, and presented findings to principal investigators
- Refined data collection protocols to increase precision and accuracy of test results.
Patient Care Intern
Children's Hospital of Georgia
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Performed and analyzed EKGs, strep swabs/throat cultures, venipuncture, pregnancy tests, blood analysis tests, urinalysis, hemoglobin, visual acuity, and other diagnostic tests
- Informed healthcare team of regular updates to patient charts covering vital signs, treatments, and escalation of care as needed.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Adhered to correct medication-handling techniques and industry best practices to minimize risk, maintain accuracy, and reduce medication errors by diligently cross-checking medications against patients'' profiles before dispensing.
- Streamlined prescription processing with accurate data entry and verification of patient information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05.2019
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- CDISC standards
- Quality Improvement
- Medical terminology
- Clinical Data Analysis
- GCP and ICH knowledge
- Advanced Patient Care
- Data Assessments
Certifications and Credentials
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S FDA Focus), CITI, 02/26
- PALS Provider-Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 02/25
- BLS Provider-Provider-Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/24
- ACLS Provider-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, 04/25
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification, 01/2025
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification, 08/2025
- Georgia/eNLC RN License#, RN287365, 01/25
- Illinois RN License#, 041546940, 05/24
- Massachusetts RN License#, RN2379575, 03/24
- New York RN License#, 877046, 02/26
Volunteer Experience
Logistics Coordinator
The Jubilee Monuments Corp, Atlanta, GA, 02/2022- 07/2022,
- Supervised day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to logical aspects of Camp including but not limited to: developing a daily schedule, coordinating meals and snacks for 200+ participants and staff, procuring supplies for all activities, and helping create bus routes.
- Built and managed a high-performing team of 25+ counselors, 10+ guides, and 10+ other staff members
Timeline
Travel ER Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 10.2023
ER/Float Nurse CSO (Central Staffing Office)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
08.2022 - Current
Oncology/Hematology Nurse Case Manager
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
01.2022 - 08.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2019 - 12.2021
Patient Care Intern
Children's Hospital of Georgia
11.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Research Assistant
Georgia Cancer Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Augusta University
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