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Sahar Saghafi

Mission Viejo,CA

Summary

Dependable Registered Nurse seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in fostering patient safety and demonstrating exceptional critical thinking and teamwork. Very organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
  • Managed hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and other heart conditions by evaluating and monitoring pacemakers and defibrillators.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
  • Safely administered medications while adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, administration techniques, and documentation requirements.
  • Prevented complications in post-operative patients through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and early intervention as needed.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University
Chula Vista, CA
11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Anaheim, CA
01.2016

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • EMR Systems
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Preventive health

Certification

  • Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP, #F05240163
  • Registered Nurse, # 95089997
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • NIHSS
  • Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Administration

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Medical Surgical Charge Nurse

Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

United States University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Coast University
Sahar Saghafi