Rita Thaqi
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate and hardworking Registered Nurse with over seven years of nursing experience in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to foster strong relationships and collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes. Adapts seamlessly to varying operational protocols while excelling in patient care management and advocacy. Expertise in navigating fast-paced healthcare environments, ensuring high standards of care are consistently met
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Baycare Northside Behavioral Health Center
09.2022 - Current
- Analyze subtle variables indicative of pathological conditions using physical assessment findings, test results, and other data.
- Communicate variation in patient condition to appropriate person and intervene as necessary.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the plan of care.
- Document appropriate patient information without using the prohibited abbreviations
- Ensure department maintains appropriate staffing levels in a cost-effective manner.
- Facilitate and monitor admissions, discharges, and transfers in a proactive and timely manner.
SRO Stroke Registered Nurse
Baycare Mease Dunedin Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Conduct regular neurological assessments, including the use of standardized tools like the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
- Monitor and interpret changes in vital signs and act accordingly.
- Ensure compliance with evidence-based stroke protocols for acute management.
- Administer treatments like tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in a timely manner for ischemic strokes.
- Knowledge of managing post-stroke complications.
- Offer reassurance, and guidance to stroke patients and families through the challenges.
- Teaching patients about healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of future strokes.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Cared for 1-3 patients with numerous diagnoses such as septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, COPD, CHF, cardiac arrest, and multiorgan failure in a 36-bed intensive care unit
- Provided care for pre/post-operative patients undergoing various surgeries such as aneurysm repair, EKOS Acoustic Pulse Thrombolysis, lobectomies, small bowel resection, exploratory laparotomy
- Assisted in bedside intubation, chest tube removal, thoracentesis, and paracentesis by monitoring patient’s condition and alerting physician of any rapid changes
- Administered and titrated different medication groups such as vasoactive, sedatives, paralytics, nitrates, and antiarrhythmics
- Operated critical care equipment such as Vigilance 2, EV 1000, and Artic Sun for hypothermia management
- Managed and troubleshot invasive lines such as arterial lines, endotracheal tubes, central lines, chest tubes, and arterial/venous sheaths
Radiology Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared patients for surgery by providing basic education on the procedure, ensuring the consent form is signed appropriately, and administering pre-op medications if ordered by the physician
- Worked closely with radiology technologists to provide excellent patient care by prepping and monitoring patients throughout procedures
- Supported and observed Radiologists and Vascular surgeons during procedures such as port placement, thrombectomy, carotid stent placement, venogram, angiogram, and various other surgical procedures that required local anesthesia
- Provided post-procedural education to patients and caregivers on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to possible complications.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Worked frequently with Baker Acted patient's and ensured appropriate interventions are in place to ensure patient safety
- Performed mental health assessments and assisted in developing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Provided on going evaluation of medication regimen and monitored effectiveness
- Administered emergency psychiatric drugs during the acute phase of their psychosis
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State
New Port Richey, FL05-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL05-2018
Skills
- Therapeutic Regimen Management
- Triage ional Instruction
- Medication Administration
- IV therapy administration
- Acute Care Expertise
- Nursing performance assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Wound Care
- Discharge Planning
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
- Cerner
- Meditech
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse, State of Florida, License #RN9486212
- Registered Nurse, State of New York, License #909176
Ceritficates and Training
BLS
NIH
CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Baycare Northside Behavioral Health Center
09.2022 - Current
SRO Stroke Registered Nurse
Baycare Mease Dunedin Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022
Radiology Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2021
Telemetry Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pasco Hernando State College
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