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Salende Maharaj

Delray Beach,FL

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Dedicated nursing student currently finished obtaining my Associates in Nursing. Solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Organized nursing student commended for hard work and academic achievement. Skilled in patient screening, care plan implementation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experienced within healthcare setting in supportive roles and ready to expand on knowledge base through practical experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse Extern/PCA

Broward Health North
11.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.
  • Improved communication between healthcare team members by accurately documenting patient information and progress.
  • Supported nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and managing patients'' needs.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and enhance professional growth.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff members alike.
  • Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
  • Aided in wound care management by changing dressings under the guidance of registered nurses, promoting healing processes while preventing infections.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.
  • Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
  • Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
  • Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.

Phone Operator/Front Desk Receptionist

South Palm Orthopedics
01.2004 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling incoming calls and addressing inquiries.
  • Streamlined call routing process for improved caller experience and reduced wait times.
  • Assisted customers with scheduling appointments, confirming details, and making necessary adjustments.
  • Responded to customer inquiries with patience and positivity to establish excellent first impression.
  • Maintained professionalism and courtesy while managing high call volumes during peak hours.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL
12.2023

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
12.2018

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • Patient Care
  • Haitian Creole Speaking
  • Catheter Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • CPR/AED
  • Compassionate Care

Affiliations

  • American Nephrology Nurses Association

Timeline

Student Nurse Extern/PCA

Broward Health North
11.2021 - Current

Phone Operator/Front Desk Receptionist

South Palm Orthopedics
01.2004 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Palm Beach State College
Salende Maharaj