Zainab Akinola
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Psychiatric Technician
California Medical Facility
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
2023
Associate - Science Psychiatric Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
2019
Skills
- Personal Skills:
- Good Communication Skills
- Willingness to learn from others
- Team Facilitator and Smart Worker
- Ability to Work under stress in team environment
- Very easy Personality even with Strangers
- Experience in various styles of leadership
- Unique positive attitude
- Good Interpersonal Relationship
- Ability to develop and maintain effective Working Relationship
- Proficient using Microsoft office
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to organize, conduct and supervise Training Program
- Operational Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Mental Health Services- Medication Administration-Human Resource Management / Administration- Applied Psychology- Children Services- Applied Behavior Analysis- Mental Health Forensic Service- Adult or older adult services-Substance Abuse Services- Soft Skills Training-Recruitment and Selection- Training and Development- Mental Health Pharmacy- Social Services
Additional Information
- Licenses:
- Registered Nurse (95332286) 04/30/2025
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician (PT41664) 03/31/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
06.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
California Medical Facility
05.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
International College of Health Sciences
Associate - Science Psychiatric Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
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