SHIRIN JIVA
Morton grove,IL
Summary
Compassionate ANCC Certified Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care and case management within hospital and home health settings. Demonstrated proficiency in developing customized treatment plans and delivering culturally-sensitive care. Strong communication skills, BLS certified, with a focus on patient education and interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations. Committed to advancing healthcare quality and accessibility.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Med/Nurses/Respiratory/Detox unit provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
- In addition to general nursing care, the responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to) consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Deliver care to patients on telemetry and long-term ventilator care.
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assess and evaluate patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered, and apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Meets the job specific competencies for RN
- Complies with hospital, administrative, safety and human resource policies and procedures
- Demonstrates flexibility to assist in achieving safe, effective, and efficient staffing and scheduling (willing to float to a like unit when requested).
Oncology Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health System
Glenview, IL
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Med/Surg/Oncology nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.
- In addition to general nursing care, the responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to) administering a mix of chemotherapy, pain medication, and immunotherapy per the physician’s instructions, while providing empathetic, patient-family-centered care.
- Evaluate and prepare a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each patient’s medical needs, under the supervision of physicians and healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
HEALING TO Heal Another Home Health Care
Park Ridge, IL
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Physical assessments, care plan development, vitals monitoring, and English, Urdu, and Gujarati fluency in home care.
- Lab result interpretation, case management, medication administration, professional bedside manner, infection control, and aseptic procedures.
- Traveled to patients' homes on a daily basis to assess health conditions and provide a superior level of nursing care.
Registered Nurse
Medicare Home Health Care
Lincolnwood, IL
12.2012 - 03.2018
- Assessed patients and measured vital statistics, using the information to advocate for patients' needs, and worked as part of the healthcare team to develop, implement, and manage individualized plans of care.
- Managed all elements of care, such as patient evaluations, care plan development, treatment, medication administration, and patient education.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2008 - 06.2010
- As a cardiac nurse, I played a vital role in the care and rehabilitation of heart patients in a hospital setting.
- As a trained medical professional, a cardiac care nurse works with other healthcare professionals and cardiologists to provide quality care to critical cardiac patients requiring close monitoring and management.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh12.2008
Skills
- Case management
- BLS and ALS certified
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Disease management
- Home Health care
- Palliative and Hospice
- Infection control
- Medical documentation
- Medication administration
- Plan development
- Quality Improvement
- Adult health management
- Advanced level diagnoses
- Lab results interpretation
- Evidence-based practice
- Screenings
- Patient Education
- Acute and chronic health issues
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Family support
Certification
- Chemotherapy Certified.
- Serve in a Pandemic.
- Sigma Theta Tau member.
- CPR certified.
- Registered Nurse in Illinois.
- BLS-certified.
- Past Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
- Critical care nurse certification.
- Diabetes management.
- Heart rhythm and cardiac ECG.
- Cardiac pacemaker.
- IV cannulation.
- Postoperative pain management.
- Respiratory care course.
- Intra-aortic balloon pump management.
- Best Nursing Practice Award, 2005-2008.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
11.2021 - 08.2022
Oncology Registered Nurse
Northshore University Health System
03.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
HEALING TO Heal Another Home Health Care
01.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse
Medicare Home Health Care
12.2012 - 03.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University
10.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Aga Khan University
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