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Education
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Knowledge Skills Abilities
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Sahar Yelda

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Passionate and dedicated new graduate nurse eager to embark on a career in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Possessing a solid foundation in nursing principles acquired through clinical rotations and coursework. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care, prioritize patient needs, and communicate effectively with families and healthcare teams. Excited to apply theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during clinical placements to contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment for premature and critically ill newborns. Eager to learn, grow, and make a positive impact while continuing professional development in neonatal nursing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Clinical Experience

Methodist Hospital: TexSan, Main Hospital, Transplant & Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Emergency department and Med Surge floors
  • Triage and Assessment: Proficient in rapid patient assessment and triage, ensuring timely care for critical cases
  • Skilled in gathering patient histories, conducting physical examinations, and assessing vital signs accurately
  • Critical Acute Care & Emergency Care: Experienced in providing medical care, including administering medications, wound care, and life-saving interventions
  • Competent in managing various medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, trauma, and respiratory distress
  • Patient Monitoring: Proficient in utilizing advanced monitoring equipment to track patient vital signs and cardiac rhythms
  • Diligently monitor and record patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans as needed
  • Crisis Management: Remained calm under pressure and effectively managed high-stress situations
  • Quickly adapted to evolving patient conditions and emergencies
  • Patient Education and Advocacy: Provided clear and concise patient education on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care
  • Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring they received appropriate care and support
  • Documentation and Compliance: Maintained accurate and thorough medical records, adhering to legal and clinical standards
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety measures.

LVN Travel PRN

Catapult Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Travel to and from job assignments in California and Texas
  • Performed biometric screenings
  • Blood draws
  • Glucose Testing
  • Blood pressure testing.

ED Support STRIKE Job

USN - Oakland
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Worked as ED support
  • Triage
  • Patient Care: Transport
  • Sticking and cleaning rooms
  • Assisted with wound care and splinting.


LVN Immunization Nurse

Angel Staffing
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Provided immunizations to the public
  • Administered flu vaccines to all ages
  • Attended and hosted vaccination events in the community
  • Administered vaccines to patients of all ages, adhering to proper vaccination protocols and guidelines
  • Conducted patient assessments to determine vaccine eligibility and ensured accurate record-keeping
  • Educated patients and families on immunization benefits, risks, and schedules, addressing questions and concerns
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate vaccination clinics and outreach programs
  • Maintained vaccine inventory and ensured proper storage and handling of vaccines to maintain efficacy.

LVN Remote PRN

Christus Medical Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assessing employees over the phone when calling in for Covid related symptoms
  • Keeping employees' files up to date with TB, Flu, Physical and other requirements
  • Assisting employees with their medical records
  • HEDIS Season LVN: Performed regular quality and validation assessments on patient data to verify accuracy
  • Generated medical reports on patient admissions, treatment and discharge for disbursement to various departments
  • Conducted quality improvement and customer satisfaction surveys to evaluate patent care
  • Catalogued patient data in clinical databases and registries according to regulatory practices.

LVN Remote Utilization Management (Contract Job)

River City Medical Group
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Performed clinical reviews of authorization requests using appropriate criteria
  • Provided accurate and complete documentation with rationale used to approve request
  • Collaborated with various staff within provider networks and case management team coordinate patient care
  • Ability to multitask between computer and multi-line phone requests
  • Entered and maintained clinical information in multiple health management systems.

LVN

California Department of Public Health
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided all 3 vaccines to the general public
  • Administering and pulled vaccines
  • High volume patient setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

BioReference
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Covid screening & testing for NBA basketball players and staff
  • Covid screening & testing for Golden 1 Center fans for events
  • Use of Accula tests and Binax testing.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Applewood Post Acute
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed a comprehensive assessment of a patient’s clinical, psychosocial, discharge planning and financial needs
  • Established clinical milestones and goals related to these issues
  • Communicated plan of care, including changes and issues related to the planning of care to patient/family, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team
  • Facilitated communication between the physician, interdisciplinary team, patient, and family
  • Organized and coordinated treatment plans between patient and medical team and insurance carriers
  • Limited amount of visitors coming in and out of facility
  • Administering COVID-19 tests to visitors coming inside facility
  • Administering COVID-19 tests to residents of the facility
  • Provided patient care, consistent with medical plan of care, for one to three patients
  • Performed physical assessment, including listening to heart, lung, and bowel sounds with a stethoscope, checking incisions, and observing other factors, depending on individual patient
  • Prepared patients for transport to other hospital departments for testing; preparing patients for discharge.

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Family Medicine - Emergency Department

Dignity Health Medical Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Utilized nursing knowledge by reacting quickly, calmly, and professional in emergent, life-threatening situations according to clinic protocol
  • Assisted with directing the back office team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring job tasks are performed in a productive and high-quality manner
  • Assisted with back-office duties such as vitals, injections, venipuncture, or procedures ensuring appropriate collection, handling, labeling, and processing of specimens
  • Adjusted work pace when performing multiple tasks, maintains patient flow for optimal function, and remains in a calm manner in a stressful environment
  • Meets with the nursing team regularly to ensure optimal productivity, resolve problems, provide support, and maintain effective lines of communication
  • Offers suggestions for improvement of clinic operations
  • Evaluate and document incoming telephone calls, competently evaluates and advise under the direction of the clinician
  • Follows up on tests results, e.g., labs, imaging, as assigned by providers
  • Cleans and maintains all patient care areas, medical equipment and supplies.

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Covid Vaccine Administration

Dignity Health Medical Foundation Vaccine Clinics
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Screened patients that walked in through the faculty for Covid
  • Administer Covid vaccines - Jansen, Pfizer, Moderna
  • In charge of maintaining appropriate temperature for freezers where vaccines were stored
  • Proper vaccine draws in syringes for MA’s to administer.

Education

Associated Degree in Registered Nursing (RN) -

Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX
12.2023

Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) -

Unitek College
Sacramento, CA
09.2020

General Education -

Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA
05.2017

Skills

    - BLS

    - NRP

Knowledge Skills Abilities

  • Knowledge of community health services
  • Strong organizational and demonstrates the ability to maintain accurate notes and records.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to demonstrate strong essential leadership, communication, education and collaboration, and counseling skills.
  • Ability to communicate proficiently through technology (email, cell phone, etc.)
  • Ability to identify and implement appropriate patient communication strategies and overcome accessibility barriers, as required.
  • Ability to demonstrate continual learning skills, and effects changes in approach to care based on established evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
  • Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
  • Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Timeline

ED Support STRIKE Job

USN - Oakland
09.2023 - 10.2023

LVN Immunization Nurse

Angel Staffing
08.2023 - 10.2023

LVN Travel PRN

Catapult Health
09.2022 - Current

RN Clinical Experience

Methodist Hospital: TexSan, Main Hospital, Transplant & Specialty Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023

LVN Remote Utilization Management (Contract Job)

River City Medical Group
05.2022 - 07.2022

LVN Remote PRN

Christus Medical Hospital
01.2022 - 09.2023

LVN

California Department of Public Health
10.2021 - 12.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

BioReference
07.2021 - 12.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Family Medicine - Emergency Department

Dignity Health Medical Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse- Covid Vaccine Administration

Dignity Health Medical Foundation Vaccine Clinics
05.2021 - 07.2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Applewood Post Acute
04.2021 - 12.2021

Associated Degree in Registered Nursing (RN) -

Galen College of Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) -

Unitek College

General Education -

Cosumnes River College
Sahar Yelda