Saira Afridi
Richmond,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Student Nurse seeking new training opportunities to grow clinical knowledge and build positive relationships. Devoted to supporting patients with skilled and compassionate care. Eager to specialize in pediatric oncology and gynecologic oncology nursing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated clinical preceptor with observations and concerns.
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
- Supported personal hygiene needs of patients and monitored fluid input and output for permanent records.
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Student Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored fetal heart rate using electronic fetal monitoring equipment.
- Assisted in the provision of emotional support and comfort measures for laboring patients.
- Assisted in the care of neonates in the NICU.
- Provided postpartum care and education to new mothers.
- Successfully performed Foley catheter insertion in female patients.
Student Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Educated patients on health promotion activities such as nutrition and exercise.
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences.
- Developed individualized nursing plans based on assessment findings for assigned patients.
- Inserted, maintained, and removed IVs.
Patient Care Technician/ Nurse Extern
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Houston, TX
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided compassionate and efficient care for a caseload of 15+ patients during each shift.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity to diverse patient populations and adapted care approaches accordingly.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
Houston, TX12.2024
CNA Training Institute
Sugar Land, TX09.2022
Skills
- Patient Safety Management
- Activities of Daily Living Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Emotional and Social Support
- Intake/Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Vital Signs Collection
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Time Management
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Medication and IV Administration
Timeline
Student Nurse
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2023
Student Nurse
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
09.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician/ Nurse Extern
HCA Houston Healthcare West
08.2023 - 01.2024
Student Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Woman's University
CNA Training Institute
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