Rola Ghannam
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in maternal, pediatric, and general clinical care seeking to transition into a school nurse role. Passionate about student wellness, preventive care, and creating a supportive environment that fosters learning and health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
HCA Reston Hospital Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provide care to postpartum patients and newborns, including assessments, education, and recovery monitoring
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive maternal-child care
- Educate mothers on infant care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery
- Monitor for complications in mothers and newborns, including vital signs, healing progress, and emotional wellbeing
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records using Expanse
Labor and Delivery Nurse Resident
Inova Alexandria
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean sections in the OR to ensure safe births for both mother and baby.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Provided effective postpartum care, educating new parents on infant care essentials such as feeding and safety practices.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
- Coordinated efficient handoffs between shifts to maintain continuity of care for patients throughout their stay at the facility.
Level 4 Clinical – Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
INOVA Fairfax
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Daily head-to-toe assessments, vitals, and patient communication using therapeutic techniques
- Assisted with EKG readings, medication administration, and cardiac equipment use
- Worked in a fast-paced unit with medically complex patients
Level 3 Clinical – Adult Observation Unit
INOVA Fairfax
09.2021 - 12.2021
- IV removal, medication administration, assessments, and patient mobility assistance
Clinical Rotation – OB Unit
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in deliveries and postpartum care
- Interpreted fetal monitor strips, massaged fundus, performed newborn assessments
Vaccinator – COVID-19 Team
Fairfax County Government
02.2021
- Administered vaccines and educated patients on potential side effects
- Ensured proper documentation and follow-up scheduling
Level 2 Clinical – Joint Replacement Unit
INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided assessments, vitals, and patient education
- Used bladder ultrasounds and other equipment
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA12.2008
Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2005
Skills
- Fluent in Arabic
- Proficient in Epic, Expanse, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communicator with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Patient education and health promotion
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse – State of Virginia
- CPR/BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Postpartum Unit
HCA Reston Hospital Center
09.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Nurse Resident
Inova Alexandria
10.2022 - 04.2023
Level 4 Clinical – Cardiovascular Step-Down Unit
INOVA Fairfax
01.2022 - 05.2022
Level 3 Clinical – Adult Observation Unit
INOVA Fairfax
09.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Rotation – OB Unit
Virginia Hospital Center
08.2021 - 09.2021
Vaccinator – COVID-19 Team
Fairfax County Government
02.2021
Level 2 Clinical – Joint Replacement Unit
INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Journalism
George Mason University
Associate in Liberal Arts - undefined
Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College
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