Sasha Meraj
Garland,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse (RN) with extensive experience in neonatal care and a progressive career in critical direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within fast-paced environments. Expertise in maintaining composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Strong ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful demeanor, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care that prioritizes patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCU Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
10.2024 - Current
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed daily assessments of premature infants and documented findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to neonates, including assessment of vital signs, administering medications and treatments, and monitoring for changes in condition.
- Evaluated growth parameters such as weight gain, head circumference, length and height measurements according to established standards of care.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
IMC Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient conditioned by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Pediatric Clinical Experience
Mclane Children's Hospital Scott & White
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Bachelor's of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2018
Skills
- BLS/ACLS
- Phlebotomy/IV Management
- Patient Examination
- Critical Care Nursing
- EKG Interpretation
- Ventilator management
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
Timeline
CCU Registered Nurse
Medical City Dallas Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. David's Medical Center
10.2023 - 04.2024
IMC Registered Nurse
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
Pediatric Clinical Experience
Mclane Children's Hospital Scott & White
02.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor's of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
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