ZAINAB ROSHANFEKR DEZFOOLI
Mason City,IA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
1000 4th St SW Mason City, IA,50401
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities as needed.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
RN
Farhikhtegan Hospital
Simon Bolivar St, Tehran, Iran
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tehran Azad University Medical Science
Simon Bolivar St, Tehran, Iran07.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid IOWA driver's license
- Trustworthy companion
- Quality Assurance
- Observing responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Activity Coordination
- Conducting intakes
- Quality Assurance Controls
- CPR Certification
- Time Management
- Vital signs
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR/AED
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Quality
- Catheter Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Oral Hygiene
- Emotional Support
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Client documentation
- Heavy Lifting
- Family Communication
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior redirection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Licensed RN
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Wound Care
- Emotional awareness
- Family Education
- Cardiac Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Long-Term Care
- Vaccine administration
- Taking vitals
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Performing EKGs
- Managing deadlines
- Medical evaluation
- IV setup
- Patient Discharge
- Evaluations
- Lab result interpretation
- Treatment Planning
- Collecting vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Preventive health
- Palliative care awareness
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Procedure preparations
- Medication Distribution
- Data Collection
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Postpartum Care
- Personal care needs
- Intake and discharge
- Insulin medication assistance
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Diabetes and nutrition education
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified Advance Life Support, Organization of Nursing System
- Basic Life Support, Organization Of Nursing System
Timeline
CNA
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
RN
Farhikhtegan Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tehran Azad University Medical Science