Shurida Virani
Farmers Branch,Texas
Summary
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient focused skills gained through years of experience. Seeking and eager to secure a adjacent instructor position with an established and challenging university system, which allows me to utilize my education and experience to contribute for growth of the organization. Client-oriented Nurse with seven and half years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with the nursing specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
05.2023 - Current
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
- Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
- Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Vascular Access Nurse
Dynamic Infusion Therapy
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Determined clinical needs of diverse patients
- Established and maintained long-term, quality relationship with relatives of patient to effectively communicate every important aspect of the health care
- Took charge of assigning patients, reviewing records to assess their medical conditions, and directing physician to schedule a therapy, as necessary
- Worked collaboratively with dieticians, home health teams, occupational/physical therapy teams, and other healthcare teams to determine if patients are going to be discharged from the acute care setting of a hospital
- Consistently provided exceptional patient care to continuously secure new patients
- Instructed patients on their disease, treatment, and care plan to enhance their quality of life and promote a positive attitude
- Functioned effectively as preceptor for nursing students and nurse externs and educated them on nursing skills including the prioritizing, direct patient care, medication administration, school counseling, disease processes, and health promotion teaching skills when educating patients, Assess past and current medical history of patients
- Deliver nursing care to assigned patients
- Minimize the risk of infection when proving nursing care
- Complete necessary paperwork and procedures before inserting PICC line
- Ensure proper placement of PICC line for use
- Give advice and instruction to nursing staff on placement of PICC line
- Monitor patients, identify and solve problems related to the line
- Coordinate patient care and provide education and emotional support to families
- Sound understanding of the principles and procedures of PICC line
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems with PICC line
- Exceptional coordination and organizational skills
- Sound communication skills with focus on customer service
- Good knowledge of human anatomy
- Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
- Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
- Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
- Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
- Initiated IV therapy for patients undergoing dialysis and chemotherapy.
- Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Resource Pool Registered Nurse PRN
Health Trust Workforce, All HCA Facilities
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked in various units in different facilities
- Maintained a database of patient information and updated vital statistics
- Provided care that was specific to the patient’s age and condition
- Ensured that infection control procedures were implemented
- Supervised non-licensed nursing personnel and assigned tasks
- Provided information to patients and/or family members
- Ensured that patient care procedures were implemented
- Participated in patient assessment meetings
- Dynamic Infusion Therapy
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
ICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 40-bed ICU unit for trauma and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administered medications as determined by the patient’s condition (IV, Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicated the patient’s condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner
- Methodist Health System
- ICU/PCU/Step-Down/ Med-Surg
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Participated in [Type] departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Patient care technician/Patient sitter/ Phlebotomist/Lab Processor
Charlton Methodist Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, injections and document all information in patient’s chart
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2023
Masters in Nursing - Nursing, MSN
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2021
Bachelor’s in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2017
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas06.2015
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Micro Seldinger Technique (MST)
- Heart Failure
- Ongoing Assessments
- Airway Management
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- IV Insertion
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Flow
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Central Line Placement
- IV Administration
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Disease Management
- Floor Assignments
- Insertion Assistance
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Safety Protocols
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
- Update Electronic Charts
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Disease Processes
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Intramuscular Injections
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Admission
- Treatment Recommendations
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Wound Management
- Vascular Procedures
- Monitoring Telemetry
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Treatment Options
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Onsite Visits
- Disease Diagnosis
- Cardiac Care
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Diagnosis
- Preceptorship
Affiliations
ACLS & BLS certifications current
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Vascular Access Nurse
Dynamic Infusion Therapy
06.2020 - 05.2023
Resource Pool Registered Nurse PRN
Health Trust Workforce, All HCA Facilities
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
08.2017 - 04.2020
ICU Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.2016 - 05.2017
Patient care technician/Patient sitter/ Phlebotomist/Lab Processor
Charlton Methodist Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Walden University
Masters in Nursing - Nursing, MSN
Walden University
Bachelor’s in Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
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