Soraya Karbasi
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse Hardworking Registered Nurse with approximately 10 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administer Blood transfusion during HD treatment.
- HD treatment at bedside, ICU and suite.
MILITARY GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Air National Guard
10.2022 - Current
- PART TIME ONE WEEKEND A MONTH FOR DRILLS
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Circulating RN
Kennestone Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared operating room for patient procedures and assisted with clean up after procedures.
- Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
- Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
- Responded to emergency situations based on nursing standards and patient priority.
- Delivered excellent patient care by assessing individuals, formulating diagnoses and establishing goals.
- Planned and implemented interventions and evaluated patient outcomes.
- Observed body language, movement and demeanor to anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain procedure sterility during operation.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Documented and evaluated successes and failures of care plans and interventions.
- Assessed patients prior to surgical procedures by asking questions and detailing medical histories.
- Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's orders, using Epic.
- Positioned operating room lights and laid out sterile instrument packs.
- Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse and Part, RN Supervisor
Health Carousel LLC
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Managing staff, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures
- Develop and implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff
- Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems
- Act as a resource in identifying and/or solving administrative/operational problems
- Assist staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities
- Provide for immediate follow-up, documentation and communication of incidents to appropriate manager and director
- Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assists as necessary.
Registered Nurse
Dipolog Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Worked in a 50 bed capacity and being floated to ER, General ward, OPD, Labor Room and delivery to assess patient needs and prioritize care
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
Registered Nurse
Dr. JS Bumanglag Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
Registered Nurse
Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 20 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions
- Safely administered blood and blood products
- Obtained vital signs and blood glucose levels
- Performed EKG and bladder scan.
Education
Master’s - Nursing
Misamis University
05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Andres Bonifacio College
03.2012
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Service Oriented
- Patient Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Long-Term Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Chest Pain Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Evaluation
- Emergency Response
Certification
Active BLS - Basic Life Support
2022-09 AORN CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Acute Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
11.2022 - 09.2023
MILITARY GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Air National Guard
10.2022 - Current
Circulating RN
Kennestone Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Residence
10.2018 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Dipolog Medical Center
09.2017 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Dr. JS Bumanglag Medical Clinic
01.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center
06.2013 - 09.2015
Registered Nurse and Part, RN Supervisor
Health Carousel LLC
Master’s - Nursing
Misamis University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Andres Bonifacio College