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Zobia Manaf

Zobia Manaf

Austin,TX

Summary

At Select Speciality Hospital, I leveraged my expertise in medication administration and empathetic patient care to significantly enhance patient outcomes. My adeptness in critical care and commitment to continuous professional development led to a notable decrease in patient falls, underscoring my ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing services while fostering a safe healthcare environment.

Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of Long Term acute care and critical care specialties.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Select Speciality Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

Education

Masters - Nursing

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
12.2021

Bachelors - Nursing

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
05.2020

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2018

Associate Of Applied Arts - Humanities

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2016

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family Education
  • Licensed RN
  • Taking vitals
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Critical Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication Distribution
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Precepting
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team Coordination
  • Evaluations
  • Software use
  • Medical evaluation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Family advocacy
  • Preventive health
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • HIPAA Education
  • Data Collection
  • Emotional awareness
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Patient Relations
  • Chart updating
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Emergency Response
  • Intake and discharge

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Select Speciality Hospital
12.2018 - 11.2021

Masters - Nursing

Northeastern State University

Bachelors - Nursing

Northeastern State University

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Oklahoma City Community College

Associate Of Applied Arts - Humanities

Oklahoma City Community College
Zobia Manaf