SUMAYYAH ALI
Poughkeepsie
Summary
Personable and empathetic individual with passion for patient care and well-being. Solid understanding of medical terminology and patient care procedures, along with proficiency in administering medication and wound care. Committed to delivering quality healthcare and enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate and efficient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Childrens Home
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PM Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Center for Recovery
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
- Documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical record
- Kept documentation current, accurate and compliant with unit standards
- Prepared and maintained clean and orderly medication cart for safe distribution of drugs to patients
- Administered prescribed medications to patients according to their individual care plans
- Provided emotional support to patients experiencing anxiety regarding their medications or treatment plan
- Followed infection control procedures when administering injections or handling biological wastes
- Counted narcotics at beginning and end of each shift according to facility policy
- Monitored and documented patients' responses to administered medications
- Educated patients about their prescribed medications, including purpose, dosage, possible side effects, and schedule
- Performed nursing assessments to determine appropriate interventions related to medication therapy
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of all medications administered during shifts
- Reviewed medication orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established protocols
- Assessed patients for potential medication side effects or drug interactions
- Collaborated with healthcare team members in developing and updating patient care plans
- Reported any observed adverse reactions or medication errors promptly to charge nurse or physician
- Ensured that all controlled substances were stored securely according to federal regulations
- Instructed patients and caregivers on proper medication storage, administration, and side effects
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
- Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices
Licensed Practical Nurse
J&D Ultracare
01.2024 - Current
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication
- Explained procedures, medications and plans to patients
- Recorded patient vital signs with current temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Assisted with laboratory diagnostics, collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens
- Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or according to established policies and protocols
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans, recording and communicating patient condition as appropriate
Direct Support Professional
New Horizons
02.2012 - 11.2024
- Residential duties such as self care assistance with ADL's, laundry, meal preparation, medication administration, medical appointments, Day Hab activities, household chores, assistance with independence, recreational activities
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Delivered in home care to disabled children and adults
- Direct Patient Care Body Mechanics Vital Signs Medication Administration Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Advocate for the disabled
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nuvance Health Urgent Care
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Ensuring patient safety while performing vitals and documenting intake into established EMR
- Administering medications and immunizations
- Remaining aware and professional with all patient interactions
- Conducting duties as assigned by company protocol and medical provider
- Assisted in urgent procedures such as surgical lacerations, physical injuries, optical assessments, and the common cold and flu
- Occupational medicine inclusive of DOT (dept of transportation) physicals, CHS (contract health services) physicals, audiograms, blood retrieval including quantiferon lead cmp cbc etc
- PPD placements, Drug screens, Breath alcohol screens Updating patient histories including significant health events, immunizations, medications, surgeries and procedures
- Maintained care to all ages, pediatrics, adult age and geriatrics
- Interacted with patients and medical staff on a daily basis
- Called patients with test, lab, diagnostic results
- Performed initial patient assessments before the provider enters the exam room
- Provided patients with follow-up care instructions
- Maintained inventory of office medical supplies
- Ensured that patient records were updated
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Quest Medical Practice
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Ensured that all exam rooms were cleaned before each appointment
- Administering medication and immunizations
- Remained courteous and professional with all patient interactions
- Carrying out duties as assigned by the doctor
- Updating patient histories including immunizations and significant health events
- Worked in various spaces such as primary and specialty medical offices within Health Quest as assigned
- Interacted with patients and medical staff on a daily basis
- Called patients with test, lab, diagnostic results
- Performed initial patient assessments before doctor arrives in exam room
- Provided patients with follow up care instructions
- Maintained inventory of office medical supplies
- Ensured that patient records were updated
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Medical Group
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Duties include such tasks involving patient services, active listening, teamwork, documentation including demographics, labs, and vitals
- Obtaining vitals, specimen collection including UA's, UC's, blood, strep, flu, mono, CBC, lead, cholesterol, sed rates etc
- Administering immunizations, contraceptions, synagis etc
- Medication administrations prednisone, O2, OTC meds etc
- Treatments such as nebulizer, Catheters, tympanometry, wound dressings etc
- Patient instructions and direction, multitasking, delegating to medical assistants
- Collaborating and following providers directions precisely
- Maintaining respectful boundaries with patient expression and confidentiality
Education
Esthetician -
HOHA (Hair on Hudson Academy)
02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Dutchess BOCES
06.2017
General Studies - Science
Dutchess Community College
05.2015
Phlebotomy Certification -
Dutchess Community College
05.2015
Skills
- Esthetics
- Infection Control
- Customized skincare plans
- Skin nutrition advice
- Nursing education
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Pediatrics nursing experience
- Phlebotomy experience
- Specimen Collection
- Occupational Medicine
- DOT (department of transportation) physicals
- Medical and nursing coordination
- Self Care
- Nursing assessments
- Human Development
- Urgent Care skills
- Human Services
- Purified Protein Derivative (PPD)
- Crisis Intervention
- Multitasking
- Medical Procedure
- Tympanometry
- Patient Safety
- Rehabilitation
- Home Care
- First Aid
- Teamwork
- Hygiene
- Active Listening
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York Board of Nursing.
- Esthetics License- New York
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Childrens Home
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
PM Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Center for Recovery
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
J&D Ultracare
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nuvance Health Urgent Care
10.2019 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Quest Medical Practice
09.2018 - 10.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Children's Medical Group
12.2017 - 08.2018
Direct Support Professional
New Horizons
02.2012 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Dutchess BOCES
General Studies - Science
Dutchess Community College
Phlebotomy Certification -
Dutchess Community College
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York Board of Nursing.
- Esthetics License- New York
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Esthetician -
HOHA (Hair on Hudson Academy)
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