Yuka Al-Matti
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 13 years of acute care bedside experience in Behavioral Health, Progressive Care, Med-surg, Cardiac, Neuro-telemetry, and Home Health. Holds a diploma in PMHNP and is eager to address the mental health shortage in the community. Demonstrates excellence in building therapeutic rapport with clients, maintaining professionalism, conducting safety assessments, and managing time effectively. Committed to treating individuals with dignity and respect while expanding knowledge as a PMHNP.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2017 - 08.2024
- RN in the step-down unit of a trauma level 1 ER facility.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2017
- Neuro-Telemetry Unit RN.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Behavioral Health Unit RN.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Haggai Healthcare
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Home Health RN.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Medical surgical unit CNA.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Phoenix, AZ11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2007
High School Diploma -
Sasebo Commercial High School
Nagasaki, Japan03-2000
Skills
- EKG reading certification
- Cerner Millennium Power Chart
- Cultural competence
- Preceptorship
- Health screening
- Discharge coordination
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse, RN172716, 04/30/28
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, 01/31/25
- ACLS, 06/30/24
- BLS, 06/30/24
Volunteer Experience
- Feed the homeless, Peoria, AZ, 01/01/21, Current
- Health Caregiver/Medical equipment delivery, Guatemala, Summer 2010
- Caregiver, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan, Summer 2008
- American Red Cross Volunteer, Manhattan, KS, Summer 2006
- Teaching English, Wuhan, China, Summer 2005
Languages
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Frontier Preceptor Scholarship award in June 2024.
- Frontier Emergency Fund Scholarship award in Nov 2024.
- Sun Health Warren D.Ruff Scholarship award in May 2023.
- Banner Medical Center Tuition assistance program award in January 2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
02.2017 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
10.2014 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
04.2012 - 10.2014
Registered Nurse
Haggai Healthcare
02.2012 - 05.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
03.2009 - 06.2009
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -
Frontier Nursing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kansas State University
High School Diploma -
Sasebo Commercial High School
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