Rolla Ahmad
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Seasoned Charge Nurse with comprehensive experience in acute patient care, staff supervision and healthcare administration. Strong background in nursing leadership, coupled with ability to manage high-stress situations and make critical decisions under pressure. Demonstrated success in fostering strong relationships with patients and team members, thereby improving overall unit efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
NHNHRMC
Wilmington
06.2017 - Current
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
NHRMC
Wilmington, NC
05.2007 - 06.2017
- Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Reviewed laboratory results promptly for accuracy and followed up on abnormal findings with physicians.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilson medical Center
Wilson, North Carolina
06.2004 - 04.2007
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina05-2004
Skills
- Team leadership
- Medication distribution
- ACLS/PALS certified
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Charge Nurse
NHNHRMC
06.2017 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
NHRMC
05.2007 - 06.2017
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Wilson medical Center
06.2004 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Barton College