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Zakkiyya Daves

Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse graduate candidate with hands on experience in subacute rehabilitation, long term care, and perioperative environments. Strong foundation in patient centered care, medication administration, wound care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Seeking a New Graduate RN Residency Program to further develop clinical skills and provide high quality evidence based nursing care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
New Providence, NJ
03.2024 - Current
  • Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects
  • Perform wound care and treatments per physician orders
  • Monitor, document and report vital signs and changes in patient condition
  • Provide patient and family education on medications, nutrition, and self care
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans
  • Assist with admissions, discharges and activities of daily living.

Administrative Assistant

Reproductive Associates of NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Supported nurses and physicians in PACU and surgical settings
  • Prepared and maintained patient charts and clinical documentation
  • Coordinated patient transfers and schedules to ensure efficient workflow
  • Managed clinical supply inventory and supported OR team operations
  • Communicated patient instructions and arrival times while triaging clinical questions

COVID-19 Screener

BioReference Laboratories
Secaucus, NJ
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted COVID-19 screenings using rapid and PCR testing
  • Maintained patient confidentiality and followed infection control protocols.
  • Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
  • Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastwick College
Hackensack, NJ
07-2026

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School
Plainfield, NJ
06-2007

LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute
Iselin, NJ
12-2003

Skills

  • Patient Assessment and Vital signs
  • Medication administration & injections
  • Wound care & treatments
  • EMR Systems (including PointClickCare)
  • Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Tube Feeding & Nutritional support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Infection Control & Safety

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse -State of New Jersey (Active)
  • CPR/BLS-American Heart Association

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
03.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Reproductive Associates of NJ
01.2022 - 03.2024

COVID-19 Screener

BioReference Laboratories
02.2021 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastwick College

High School Diploma -

Plainfield High School

LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse

Lincoln Technical Institute