Saadia Monast
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience providing patient-centered care across diverse acute care and psychiatric settings. Skilled in culturally sensitive care, interdisciplinary teamwork, leadership roles, and effective problem-solving. Fluent in multiple languages, facilitating clear communication with diverse patient populations. Passionate about improving mental health outcomes through evidence-based practice and therapeutic interventions.
Professional with strong background in clinical care, skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and medical documentation. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Adept at adapting to changing healthcare needs, providing consistent, high-quality care. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering patient-centric solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
UNC Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- - Comprehensive psychiatric care for diverse populations.
- - Leadership roles: Charge RN, Preceptor, Nursing Committee Member.
- - Skilled in therapeutic communication, active listening, crisis de-escalation.
- - Manage patients with DMDD, ODD, CD; maintain low seclusion/restraint rates.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
Clinical Nurse II - Rehabilitation (PRN)
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
- - Specialized orthopedic/mobility care, ensured adherence to precautions.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
Clinical Nurse II - Oncology
UNC REX Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
- - Managed chemotherapy, radiation treatments, surgical procedures, palliative care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
Clinical Nurse I & II - Telemetry Unit
Duke Regional Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
- - Acute cardiac event management, neurological crises, critical interventions (CPR, cardiac drips).
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Responded to medical emergencies with prompt and decisive action, minimizing patient risk and improving outcomes.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05.2019
Skills
- - Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- - CPI Certification
- - NAMI Certified Ambassador
- - Therapeutic communication & culturally competent care
- - Multilingual:
- - Fluent: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
- - Competent: Persian, Arabic
- - Advanced clinical skills: NG tube insertion, Foley catheter, Tube feeds, Trach care, Central/Arterial lines, Cardiac drip administration
- - Software proficiency: Microsoft Office, EPIC EMR
- Vital signs documentation
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Quality assurance
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Resource utilization
- Clinical judgment
- Employee evaluation
- Intake and discharge
- End-of-life care
- Patient examination
- Team supervision
- Pediatric care
- Family education
- Health promotion
- Oncology nursing
- [Language] fluency
- Disease prevention
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Patient assessments
- Decision-making
- Patient care
- Staff education and training
- Staff management
- Patient observation
- Interpersonal communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient record review
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing staff supervision
- Nursing practice evaluations
- Discharge planning
- Point of care testing
- Care quality assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient management
- Treatment plan development
- Treatment program planning
- Staff assessment
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of RN change of shit report..
- Supervised team of 8-10 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Elementary
Persian
Elementary
Career Goals
Aspiring Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner aiming to leverage advanced clinical skills and education to deliver comprehensive medication management, counseling, and evidence-based treatments, significantly enhancing patient wellness and recovery.
Additional Clinical Experience
Four years floating experience across COVID ICU, General ICU, Renal, Neuro, and Bariatric units.
Awards
- Daisy Award Recipient, UNC Medical Center (2022-10), - Duke "Living Our Values: Teamwork" Award (2020-01), - Duke "Living Our Values: Excellence" Award (2019-12)
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
UNC Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse II - Rehabilitation (PRN)
Duke Regional Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2022
Clinical Nurse II - Oncology
UNC REX Hospital
10.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Nurse I & II - Telemetry Unit
Duke Regional Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
North Carolina Central University
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program -
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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