Ritwan Abdinor
Kent,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nurse technician offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Has experience working at a busy hospital and demonstrates ability to handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication and dynamic time management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Technician
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to 15+ patients at a busy and fast-paced neurology floor
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition through Epic
Public Health Internship
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle , WA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Participated in a year-long internship with Seattle Public Schools with a focus on Diabetes in the East African community
- Assessed the needs of school age children and developed an intervention to meet these needs using the nursing process
- Formed connections with healthcare professionals and collaborated on forming solutions to optimize quality care
Clinical Nursing Student
Various Hospitals
Seattle , WA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Had clinical experiences at Swedish Medical Center, FairFax Behavioral Center and Seattle Children's Hospital
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments via Epic.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fred Lind Manor
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Emergency Department Volunteer
Auburn Medical Center
Auburn , WA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
- Assessed patient room and care environment to optimize patient comfort by keeping areas free of clutter.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Comforted patients and families in emergency room and brought coffee or other items for support.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Oversaw items in patient rooms and replenished low supplies.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, WA08.2022
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- EKG
- Foley Catheterization
- POCT and lab testing
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Charting and Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Dressing Assistance
Certification
- Nursing Technician| NS61178598
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers| Expiration: 05/2023
- ELNEC modules
Timeline
Public Health Internship
Seattle Public Schools
09.2021 - 06.2022
Nurse Technician
Harborview Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student
Various Hospitals
03.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fred Lind Manor
09.2020 - 06.2021
Emergency Department Volunteer
Auburn Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University