Zakiya N. Ali
New York, NY 10037
Phone: 347-***-****
ad0d2s@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging position where my extensive medical, professional and practical experience will be fully utilized. EXPERTISE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Dedicated highly experienced Nurse
Proven record of reliability and responsibility
Remains calm and professional throughout critical incidents Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate interventions Resourceful problem solver, capable of implementing solutions to complex problems Develops a good rapport with patients, family, staff and physicians Relates well to people from a variety of cultures
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2023
to
Present
NYCHHC/ Rikers Island Queens, NY
RN Med-Surg/ Correctional Health
As a RN in correctional health, I work in collaboration with physicians to provide patients with care, education, and support. I assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. I administer nursing care to ill, injured and behavioral health patients. I advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. I coordinate and assign duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses and patient care associates. May 2023
to
Present
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital New Rochelle, NY
RN Case Manager
As a RN Case Manager, I perform the primary functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation which are achieved through collaboration with the client and other health care professionals involved in the client's care.
October 2022
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April 2023
Vassar Brothers Medical Center Poughkeepsie, NY
ER HOLD RN
As an RN in the ER Hold area, I mostly care for patients who are in a 24-48 hour observation status. Patient are given complete care while on observation. Medications are administered, test preparations are completed, cardiac monitoring is done and overall assessment and implementation of care is done.
February 2022
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October 2022
NYCHHC/ Henry J Carter Specialty Hospital New York, NY RN med/surg
As a med/surg RN in a specialty LTACH hospital, I am responsible for the care of patients on ventilators, who have complex wounds and multiple drip medications. I assess, implement and carry out the care of patients all under the Doctors order. February 2021
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April 2021
NYC Health & Hospitals New York, NY
RN Vacvinator
As a RN vaccinator I'm responsible for administering COVID vaccines, educating patients and families on the vaccine, possible side effects and potential adverse reactions to the vaccine all while maintaining a clean environment after each patient by sanitizing the work space. I'm also responsible for monitoring patients for potential adverse reactions and review and file information in the NYC H&H vaccination EMR portal. November 2019
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February 2022
Visiting Nurse Service of New York New York, NY
RN HOSPICE
As a hospice RN, I provide constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans and providing end of life support to patients and their families.
April 2020
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August 2020
New York City Health and Hospitals - Elmhurst Hospital Queens, NY RN Homecare
As a Homecare RN during the COVID pandemic my primary role was to advocate and care for patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 after discharge from the hospital . As an RN I was there to support patients through their illness. Responsibilities included administration of medications and treatment, educating patient and families, providing support and advice to patients and collaborating with the team to plan for patient care. February 2019
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October 2019
Visiting Nurse Service of NY New York, NY
RN Case Manager
As a contract c RN Home Health Case Manager, I was responsible for the care and treatment of patients who have just returned home from the hospital or rehab. was responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients needing medication management, wound care, dressing changes, IV medication administration and catheter care. I was further responsible for documentation using OASIS with start of cares, resumption of care, recertificatons and discharges. March 2018
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January 2019
GUARDIAN HOME HEALTH DECATUR, GA
RN CASE MANAGER
As an RN Home Health Case Manager, I was responsible for the care of treatment of patients who have just returned home from the hospital or rehab. I was responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients needing medication management, wound care, dressing changes, IV medication administration and catheter care. I was further responsible for documentation using OASIS with start of cares, resumption of care, recertificatons and discharges.
August 2015
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August 2018
VNHS/HOSPICE ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA
ON CALL RN/ ADMISSION RN
As a Hospice RN On Call team member, I was responsible to complete admissions, provide care, monitor health conditions, administer medication orally, via medical equipment, IV or SQ and advise patients and their famililies on current prognosis during after hours and weekends.
February 2014
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July 2015
ST. MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER NEWARK, NJ
RN CASE MANAGER
As an RN Case Manager I was responsible for the coordination and implementation of systems and services leading towards and organized, multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management. I provided clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes. I assured quality, cost-efficient care for an identified patient population through the continuum of care. I developed and coordinated efforts to reduce clinical resource utilization by working closely with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel. I reviewed medical records for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes against criteria of severity of illness and illness of service to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital. June 2005
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July 2015
NURSEFINDERS SHREWSBURY, NJ
AGENCY RN @ VARIOUS HOSPITALS AND LTACHs
AS AN AGENCY RN, I WORKED AT VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN NOTHERN NEW JERSEY MOSTLY ON MED/SURG AND TELEMETRY UNITS. THESE HOSPITALS INCLUDE ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL, HACKENSACK HOSPITAL, JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS HOSPITAL, KINDRED HOSPITAL, SELECT HOSPITAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITAL DOING ROTATING SHIFTS. AS AN AGENCY RN I USED INDEPENDENT AS WELL AS INTERDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT TO MAINTAIN THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE BY ASSURING THE NURSING CARE PLAN IS FOLLOWED. INCLUDING ASSESSING AND REASSESSING PATIENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ACCORDING TO PHYSICIAN ORDERS, WOUND CARE, ADL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATING AND REASSURING FAMILY MEMBERS. August 2013
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February 2014
ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER PATERSON, NJ
RN CASE MANAGER through Phoenix Healthcare Agency
As an RN Case Manager I was responsible for the coordination and implementation of systems and services leading towards and organized, multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management. I provided clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes. I assured quality, cost-efficient care for an identified patient population through the continuum of care. I developed and coordinated efforts to reduce clinical resource utilization by working closely with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel. I reviewed medical records for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes against criteria of severity of illness and illness of service to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital. January 2013
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June 2013
HUFFMASTER'S WORCESTER, MA
TRAVEL NURSE @ UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
AS A TRAVEL MED/SURG/TELEMETRY NURSE I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF VARIED PATIENTS INCLUDING THOSE WITH DIABETES, ESRD, HIV, HEART DISEASE, NEURO DEFICITS, ONCOLOGY AND POST-OP PATIENTS. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING PATIENTS, IMPLEMENTING CARE AND EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE GIVEN, ALL PER MD ORDER. May 2010
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December 2012
ROBERT WOOD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
RN CASE MANAGER through Phoenix Healthcare Agency
As an RN case manager I provided quality care through developing, implementing and evaluating individual patient care plans. I acted as a link between the patients, their relatives, the doctors, hospital and insurance companies. I would often offer a range of services to help the patients and their families deal with complicated situations in order to achieve better quality of life. I would review daily each patients medical record for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes using MILLIMAN and Interqual criteria to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital. May 2009
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May 2010
HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY ESSEX COUNTY, NJ
HOSPICE RN-HOMECARE
AS A HOSPICE NURSE WITH HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY-HOME CARE, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THE DYING PATIENTS IN THE HOME. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPETENTLY ASSESSING AND DOCUMENTING THE CLIENT'S BIOPHYSICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL STATUS, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND SERVICE REQUESTS. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF CLIENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPOINTMENTS AND THERAPIES. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF LPN'S AND CHHA'S/CNA'S.
November 2008
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May 2009
PHOENIX HEALTHCARE PARAMUS, NJ
RN LOCAL TRAVEL
AS AN AGENCY RN, I HAVE BEEN WORKING AT VARIOUS HOSPITALS IN NOTHERN NEW JERSEY MOSTLY ON MED/SURG AND TELEMETRY UNITS. THESE HOSPITALS INCLUDE ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL, HACKENSACK HOSPITAL, JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON HOSPITAL, COLUMBUS HOSPITAL, KINDRED HOSPITAL, SELECT HOSPITAL AND SPECIALTY HOSPITAL DOING ROTATING SHIFTS. AS AN AGENCY RN I USE INDEPENDENT AS WELL AS INTERDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT TO MAINTAIN THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY CARE BY ASSURING THE NURSING CARE PLAN IS FOLLOWED. INCLUDING ASSESSING AND REASSESSING PATIENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ACCORDING TO PHYSICIAN ORDERS, WOUND CARE, ADL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATING AND REASSURING FAMILY MEMBERS. June 2008
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October 2008
LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CA
TRAVEL NURSE
AS A TRAVEL NURSE TO THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PATIENTS COMING IN FOR SAME DAY SURGERY. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PATIENTS CARE IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING, THE PREADMISSION PROCESS, SURGERY PREPARATION AND THE RECOVERY PROCESS.
November 2007
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June 2008
Englewood Homecare CHHA Engelwood, NJ
RN TRAVEL NURSE HOMECARE
AS A TRAVEL NURSE TO THE ENGLEWOOD MEDICAL CENTER-HOME CARE CHHA, USING THE OASIS, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPETENTLY ASSESSING AND DOCUMENTING THE CLIENT'S BIOPHYSICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL STATUS, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND SERVICE REQUESTS. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF CLIENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPOINTMENTS AND THERAPIES. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF LPN'S AND CHHA'S/CNA'S.
June 2005
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November 2007
MONTEFIORE HOMECARE-CHHA BRONX, NY
TRAVEL NURSE-HOMECARE
AS A TRAVEL NURSE TO THE MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER-HOME CARE CHHA, USING THE OASIS, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPETENTLY ASSESSING AND DOCUMENTING THE CLIENT'S BIOPHYSICAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL STATUS, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND SERVICE REQUESTS. I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION AND SCHEDULING OF CLIENTS MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPOINTMENTS AND THERAPIES.
I WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUPERVISION OF LPN'S AND CHHA'S/CNA'S. September 2004
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June 2005
VILLAGE CARE OF NEW YORK-CHHA NEW YORK, NY
HOMERCARE-RN
AS A FIELD NURSE TO THE CHHA OF VILLAGE CARE-NY, I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OASIS ADMISSION AND FOLLOW UP OF CLIENTS LIVING WITH HIV. A LARGE PORTION OF THE RESPONSIBLITY INCLUDED EDUCATING THE CLIENTS ON SAFER SEX PRACTICES, THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDICATION COMPLIANCE AND DUAL DIAGSONSIS EDUCATION.
August 2000
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August 2004
WHITE GLOVE AGENCY BROOKLYN, NY
RN-AGENCY
AS AN AGENCY NURSE I WAS ASSIGNED TO WORK IN VARIOUS HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN AND AROUND BROOKLYN. I WORKED IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING ER, M/S-TELE, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANY ASPECTS OF PATIENT CARE INCLUDING ASSESSING PATIENTS, IMPLEMENTING CARE AND EVALUATION EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE GIVEN, ALL PER MD. ORDER March 1999
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June 2000
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSTIY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC STAFF NURSE
AS A STAFF NURSE ON THE NEURO/ORTHO UNIT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF MOSTLY POST-OP PATIENTS. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH BRAIN OR BONE SURGERIES. I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING PATIENTS, IMPLEMENTING CARE AND EVALUATING EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE GIVEN, ALL PER MD. ORDER.
EDUCATION
MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, ARLINGTON, VA
1998 NURSING
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS EXPIRES 11/30/2023
PRI certification - no expiration
KEYWORD SUMMARY
LICENSURE:
NEW YORK: 516774
NEW JERSEY: 26NR10888100
GEORGIA: RN249448