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Syeda Amna Shehzad

450 Knollbrook Drive,USA

Summary

Nurse with 4 years of experience working with patients and closely monitoring vitals such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. Adept at collaborating with doctors and other clinical specialists to observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. Highly effective leader with proven track record of motivating and improving quality of care. Oversaw nursing department operations, leading facility from one-star to five-star designation. Streamlined operational management for improved efficiency. Designed and implemented procedures for obtaining and utilizing patient feedback. Excellent communicator with top-notch conflict resolution skills. Pride myself on my ability to remain calm and competent in high-pressure situations, experience in the PICU/Peds Stepdown, Burn, Neuro Critical Care, and CVICU. Proficient with critical drip titrations, blood transfusions, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, wound care, insertions of feeding tubes, IV, catheters, monitoring of central lines, arterial lines peripheral nerve blocks, ventriculostomy drains. Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management and trend tracking. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean, and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-PICU

Sanford Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
  • Streamlined discharge planning by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for transitioning patients from the PICU to home or other facilities.
  • Enhanced patient experience scores by consistently incorporating patient-centered care principles into daily practice.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, ensuring equipment functionality, and performing regular safety checks.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise, staying current on best practices in pediatric critical care nursing, and advocating for patient safety.
  • Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the unit by participating in audits of nursing practices, analyzing data trends related to patient outcomes, and recommending evidence-based changes as appropriate.
  • Contributed to staff development through participation in unit-based committees, precepting new nurses, and attending continuing education courses relevant to pediatric critical care nursing.
  • Facilitated efficient transfer of patients between units or hospitals by preparing necessary documentation, communicating pertinent information to receiving staff promptly, and assisting in transport as needed.
  • Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.

Utilization Review RN-PICU

R1RCM
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurse-PICU

Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Health Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
  • Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise, staying current on best practices in pediatric critical care nursing, and advocating for patient safety.
  • Expedited admissions process by obtaining accurate patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments upon arrival to the PICU.
  • Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the unit by participating in audits of nursing practices, analyzing data trends related to patient outcomes, and recommending evidence-based changes as appropriate.

Registered Nurse-MICU

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in critical care nursing.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.

Registered Nurse-PICU

Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
  • Assisted in the development of unit policies and procedures by providing clinical expertise, staying current on best practices in pediatric critical care nursing, and advocating for patient safety.
  • Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Promoted patient comfort through effective pain management techniques, including administering analgesics as ordered and implementing non-pharmacological interventions.
  • Advanced quality improvement initiatives within the unit by participating in audits of nursing practices, analyzing data trends related to patient outcomes, and recommending evidence-based changes as appropriate.
  • Expedited admissions process by obtaining accurate patient histories and conducting thorough physical assessments upon arrival to the PICU.

Registered Nurse-PICU

St.Joseph's Penn State Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided mentorship to student nurses completing their clinical rotations in the PICU setting by sharing clinical knowledge, demonstrating effective nursing skills, and modeling professional behavior.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
  • Effectively managed multiple priorities during high-stress situations by remaining calm, organized, and focused on delivering optimal patient care.
  • Optimized ventilator settings and monitored respiratory status closely for mechanically ventilated patients, adjusting parameters as needed based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
  • Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
  • Facilitated efficient transfer of patients between units or hospitals by preparing necessary documentation, communicating pertinent information to receiving staff promptly, and assisting in transport as needed.
  • Contributed to staff development through participation in unit-based committees, precepting new nurses, and attending continuing education courses relevant to pediatric critical care nursing.

Registered Nurse-PICU

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supervised respiratory care for chronic and critically-ill patients, including maintaining and adjusting ventilators.
  • Met needs of pediatric patients by coordinating care plans between physicians, therapists and social workers.
  • Delivered expert emergency care for overdoses, acute traumas and infectious incidents.
  • Cared for tracheostomies, G-tubes and central lines on pediatric patients.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable with proper pain management.
  • Cared for PICU patients with burns, cardiac conditions and traumatic brain injuries.
  • Tracked patients during anesthesia and reported on conditions.
  • Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates.
  • Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care.
  • Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.
  • Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.

Pediatric Endocrinology RN

Grand View Hospital, Healthcare
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Stayed up to date on changing patient conditions by performing regular assessments.
  • Handled care for diverse injuries and illnesses seen in pediatric patients.
  • Used local, inhalation, or intravenous on patients.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.
  • Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
  • Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
  • Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
  • Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.

Registered Nurse-PICU

Geisinger Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Pediatric Intensive Care and Tele Unit
  • Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
  • Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
  • Cared for PICU patients with burns, cardiac conditions and traumatic brain injuries
  • Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health
  • Implemented treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
  • Managed patient flows for unit, handling admissions and processing discharge paperwork
  • Alleviated patient fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
  • Recorded changes in patient conditions and laboratory test results.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans
  • Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.

Burn ICU RN

UW Health East Madison Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Burn Intensive Care and Tele Unit
  • Assessed patients, administered medicines and provided all necessary treatment
  • Maintained patient records, family history, and related documentation
  • I coordinated age-appropriate care with other healthcare members
  • Performed nursing duties include measuring blood pressure, following oxygen levels, tracking urine output, inserting IVs, changing wound dressings, administering antibiotics, adjusting ventilators, and analyzing lab results
  • I have been floated to Critical Care units at all the facilities I have worked for
  • For the current assignment, it is a Burn ICU with Adult and Peds population
  • ICU overflow, and Burn patients.

Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse

Kindred Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored patient conditions and responses to identify and report concerns.
  • Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges to support unit.
  • Delegated assignments and monitored performance against objectives to support operating efficiency
  • Served as subject matter expert to assist staff with clinical questions and concerns
  • Supervised medication program and distribution to help administer treatments
  • Verified transcription and processing of medical orders to treat patients.
  • Ordered and controlled supplies to align with budget targets and usage demands
  • Incorporated information from evaluations and applied clinical expertise and judgment to adjust nursing interventions
  • Completed regular assessments to optimize patient care plans.
  • Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines
  • Delivered evidence-based, cost-effective care following facility policies.
  • Maintained staff schedules and adjusted workflows to meet changing patient loads
  • Advised patients on at-home care and preventive lifestyle choices.
  • Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
  • Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
  • Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
  • Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport
  • Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease.
  • Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
  • Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques.
  • Prepared patients for appointments, completing intake processes and giving instructions
  • Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates
  • Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations
  • Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies, and records well-organized for expected needs
  • Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team
  • Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
  • Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs
  • Used local, inhalation, or intravenous on patients.
  • Tracked patients during anesthesia and reported on conditions.
  • Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.

Registered Nurse-PICU

Lehigh Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supervised respiratory care for chronic and critically-ill patients, including maintaining and adjusting ventilators.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable with proper pain management.
  • Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
  • Resolved or reduced patient symptoms with intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medicines.
  • Tracked patients during anesthesia and reported on conditions.
  • Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease.
  • Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
  • Treated patients with mental health issues alongside multidisciplinary team.
  • Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
  • Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
  • Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies, and records well-organized for expected needs
  • Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
  • Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions and delivering comprehensive support
  • Offered knowledgeable, evidence-based health services in community-based locations.
  • Trained junior nurses and students in proper techniques.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered expert emergency care for overdoses, acute traumas and infectious incidents
  • Met needs of pediatric patients by coordinating care plans between physicians, therapists and social workers
  • Stayed up to date on changing patient conditions by performing regular assessments
  • Cared for tracheostomies, G-tubes and central lines on patients as young 13 years old patients.
  • Checked patients' diets, physical activities and risk factors for disease.
  • Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
  • Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders
  • Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients.
  • Helped patients feel comfortable with proper pain management.
  • Led team of nurses to deliver care to patients in [Type] unit.
  • Cared for patients in field during disasters, assessing conditions, making tentative diagnoses and stabilizing for transport.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary team to organize and implement patient care plans.

Education

Master - Science - Nursing (Leadership & Management)

Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12-2025

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
08.2021

Associate Degree of Nursing - undefined

Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA
05.2021

Skills

  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Care Planning
  • Chronic Disease
  • Management
  • Ventilator Support
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Patient Management
  • Wound Care
  • IV Management
  • Call Triaging
  • Staff Supervision
  • Telemetry Monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Emergency Care

Language

English Native
Urdu Native
Hindi Fluent

Hobbies and Interests

EMR: , EPIC, Cerner, Meditech, PointClickCare License: PA, TX, WI, CO Active BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA) , PALS (AHA), NIHSS Certifications

Timeline

Registered Nurse-PICU

Sanford Medical Center
06.2025 - Current

Utilization Review RN-PICU

R1RCM
01.2025 - 06.2025

Registered Nurse-PICU

Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Health Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse-MICU

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; St. Mary's Hospital Campus
06.2024 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse-PICU

Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown
04.2024 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse-PICU

St.Joseph's Penn State Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2024

Registered Nurse-PICU

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
09.2023 - 01.2024

Pediatric Endocrinology RN

Grand View Hospital, Healthcare
08.2023 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse-PICU

Geisinger Medical Center
07.2023 - 08.2023

Burn ICU RN

UW Health East Madison Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023

Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse

Kindred Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Einstein Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022

Registered Nurse-PICU

Lehigh Valley Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2022

Associate Degree of Nursing - undefined

Harcum College

Master - Science - Nursing (Leadership & Management)

Capella University

Bachelors of Nursing - Nursing

Capella University
Syeda Amna Shehzad