Sumayya Sulaiman
Arlington,VA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
BrightStar Care
Leesburg, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Monitor seizure activity and provide medication based on orders.
- Conduct Gastrostomy feedings
- Tracheostomy care including appropriate use of suction equipment
- Evaluated patient condition, monitored behaviors, vital signs and updated caregivers on assessment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medical equipment and medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood sugar.
School Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
Leesburg, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Administered and supervised prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Diabetes management
- Provided emergency first aid treatment when needed.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Premier Birth Center
Chantilly, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Closely monitor mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
- Enhance newborn outcomes and promote bonding by teaching new mothers how to breastfeed and care for infants.
- Observe and record vital signs and reported changes to midwives
- Sterilize equipment, restock supplies and birth carts
- Administer medications
Faculty Member and Scholarship Coordinator
Mercy In Action College of Midiwfery
Boise, ID
06.2021 - Current
- Clarify assignments and project expectations to help students satisfy learning objectives.
- Evaluate students through group projects and timed assessments.
- Maintain students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
- Administer and grade tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Reston Hospital Center
Reston, VA
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Evaluated the progress and health of patients in labor, birth and postpartum.
- Assisted physicians in deliveries
- Circulated cesarean sections in the operating room
- Interpreted fetal heart rate and contraction monitoring
- Performed physical exams and assessed vital signs.
- Administered appropriate medication based on physician orders
- Performed newborn exams and administered newborn medications such as Vitamin K, Erythromycin and Hepatitis B vaccines per parental permission.
- Guided new mothers on recovery and infant care to promote and support maternal and family adaptation.
- Chart documentation of patient progress throughout shift
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments
Birth Assistant
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
District of Columbia , DC
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Working alongside Certified Nurse Midwives to ensure optimal health for both mother and baby during labor, birth and the postpartum period. Assessing vital signs, providing labor support, monitoring postpartum recovery and providing educational instructions for patient discharge.
Office Assistant
Loudoun Community Midwives
Loudoun , VA
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Worked with midwives, nurses and medical assistants to provide quality care to patients during prenatal, postpartum and well woman care visits.
- Assisted the front desk, scheduled appointments, prepared charts, organized medical supplies, roomed patients and worked in triage, recording vital signs.
Education
Master of Science - Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Hyden, KYBachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2021
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Mercy in Action College of Midwifery
Boise, ID05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
05.2018
Skills
- Basic Life Saving skills for Healthcare Providers (CPR) Exp: 03/30/2025
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Exp: 07/02/2025
Volunteer
- Program Manager for Women Empowering Women, March. 2016-Sept. 2018
- Prithipura Communities Orphanage Volunteer in Sri Lanka, June. 2015
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Volunteer at VCU Medical Center, Nov. 2014- April 2015
Student Experience
Senior Practicum
- Virginia Hospital Center/Mother Baby Unit/ Feb 2021 - March 2021/ 177 hours in clinical experience
- George Mason University Vaccination Clinic: Administering Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines in a public clinic / April 2021-June 2021
Midwifery Apprenticeship
Premier Birth Center/Chantilly, VA/ March. 2016-May. 2019/ Student Midwife
- Practiced the midwifery model of care under the supervision of a licensed midwife. Counseled and educated women throughout their pregnancy and birth.
- Performed full newborn exams and evaluated postpartum recovery for both mother and baby.
- Provided breastfeeding support, performed blood blood draws and practiced detail-oriented charting for every prenatal, birth and postpartum appointment
Affiliations
- Recipient of the Grand Challenge Full Academic Scholarship from Mercy in Action College of Midwifery May. 2015
- Faculty Award presented by Herndon High School June. 2014
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
BrightStar Care
09.2023 - Current
School Registered Nurse
BrightStar Care
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Premier Birth Center
11.2022 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Reston Hospital Center
09.2021 - 05.2023
Faculty Member and Scholarship Coordinator
Mercy In Action College of Midiwfery
06.2021 - Current
Birth Assistant
Community of Hope Family Health and Birth Center
10.2017 - 03.2023
Office Assistant
Loudoun Community Midwives
06.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Midwifery
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Mason University
Diploma in Midwifery - Midwifery
Mercy in Action College of Midwifery
Associate of Science - General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
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