Pamela J. Aldakkour
Richmond, Texas, ***** 281-***-**** ad0snu@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
UTHealth Houston Cizik School of Nursing Houston, Texas Master of Science in Nursing January 2021-May 2023 GPA: 4.0
UTHealth Houston Cizik School of Nursing Houston, Texas Bachelor of Science in Nursing January 2017- May 2018 GPA: 3.6
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Love Thy Neighbor Clinic Katy, Texas
Student Family Nurse Practitioner, 240 hours January 2023-March 2023
• Performed history and physical examinations, ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests, and provided comprehensive primary care management for patients of all ages
• Collaborated with patients and their family members to develop an individualized plan of care based on evidence-based practice
• Provided education on health maintenance, lifestyle changes, diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans to patients
• Evaluated between 15-25 patients in an 8-hour day Renu Gard, MD, Pediatrics Houston, Texas
Student Family Nurse Practitioner, 150 hours September 2022-November 2022
• Performed comprehensive wellness visits and health screenings for pediatric patients (newborn to 18 years), including developmental screenings, immunizations, and extensive patient/parent education
• Performed focused patient histories, assessments, and interventions for acute/episodic appointments
• Evaluated between 15-25 patients in an 8-hour day Life Care Primary Medical Associates PLLC Katy, Texas Student Family Nurse Practitioner, 90 hours August 2022-September 2022
• Performed evidence-based comprehensive primary care management for a wide range of health conditions in the adult population including asthma, diabetes mellitus, COPD, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, with referrals to appropriate specialists as needed
• Encouraged patient compliance with medical and therapeutic regimens by providing thorough education
• Developed evidence-based plan of care, including medication management and follow up care
• Evaluated between 15-20 patients in an 8-hour day Hany Ahmed, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology Houston, Texas Student Family Nurse Practitioner, 180 hours May 2022-July 2022
• Provided women’s health including breast and pelvic exams, hormonal therapy, and contraceptive counseling and maintenance
• Managed all aspects of a woman’s pregnancy, including prenatal and postnatal care
• Addressed common gynecological concerns, including abnormal pap smears, infertility, irregular bleeding, and pelvic pain
• Evaluated between 30-40 patients in an 8-hour day WORK EXPERIENCE
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Mother-Baby Unit Houston, Texas Charge Nurse October 2022- Present
• Organize work shifts of staff nurses and other team members and monitor their performance
• Determine patient care assignments in accordance with patient requirements
• Supervise the staff team including 10+ Registered Nurses and 2+ Patient Care Assistants
• Manage up to 37 patients in the Mother-Baby Department, monitor their statuses, and contact providers when appropriate
• Assist staff nurses and other team members with their concerns and needs Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Mother-Baby Unit Houston, Texas Registered Nurse March 2020-October 2022
• Provided safe and competent care to postpartum mothers and newborns in a couplet-care setting
• Performed full physical assessments, administered medications, monitored vital signs, and performed newborn screenings, baths, and bloodwork
• Communicated with L&D and NICU units, nurses, physicians and other clinicians to coordinate patient care
• Provided education concerning physiological changes during the postpartum period, post-surgical patients, and general care for neonates, including how to recognize respiratory distress in an infant
• Educated mothers on pharmacological and nonpharmacological methods to reduce pain during postpartum
• Provided care for up to four couplets at a time
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Medical-Surgical Unit Houston, Texas Registered Nurse July 2018 – March 2020
• Delivered safe and appropriate care to diverse, complicated, and underserved patients
• Provided nursing care, such as performing catheterizations, wound care, administering enemas, heparin drips, medications, and intravenous fluids, monitoring intake and output, collecting blood and bodily fluid samples, and providing pre-and post-operation care
• Coordinated nursing care with an interdisciplinary team for up to six patients
• Demonstrated emotional support to family members and caregivers and effectively communicated about patient’s plan of care
• Participated in code blue and code green situations and the rapid response team SPECIAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider
• Conversant in Arabic
AWARDS
• Community Health and Service Award
• Harris County Medical Society Alliance Clinical Excellence Award
• School of Nursing Faculty Award of Excellence
• The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
• The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• The American Nurses Association
• Memorial Hermann Memorial City Women’s Education Council
• Professional Nurse Advancement Program