Patient Care Registered Nurse
Resume:
NAJAH
MUSA
ad5wxp@r.postjobfree.com 708-***-****
Greater Chicago Area, IL 60477
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care focused on patients’ cultural and spiritual background. Committed to delivering optimal patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
● https://najahmusa.weebly.com/
SKILLS
● Vitals Monitoring
● Medication and IV Administration
● Patient Education
● Tracheostomy Care
● Foley Catheter
● Central Line Dressing
● Interpretation of basic cardiac rhythms
● Wound Dressing
● Physical Exam
● Stoma Changes
● HIPAA compliance
● Pre and post op-care
● Individualized Patient Centered Care
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE Franciscan Health Hospital- Olympia Fields, IL 11/25 - Present
● Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
● Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
● Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
● Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
● Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
● Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
● Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
● Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
● Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
● Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
● Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
● Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
● Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
● Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
● Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
● Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
● Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care. Cardiac Rehab Intern Carle Hospital - Peoria, IL 01/2023 - 05/2023
● Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
● Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
● Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
● Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in Epic.
● Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
● Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
● Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
● Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
● Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
● Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
● Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
● Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
● Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
● Assisted other technicians or professional staff on routine tasks. Managing Director Residency Statement 05/2013 - 11/2018
● Managed a team of 15-20 editors at a time
● Edited and developed Residency Personal Statements
● Assisted clients with Residency Personal Statements by both email and phone
● Edited and wrote content for website and handbooks for both clients and editors
● Worked on a multiple of projects to ensure that the website is running smoothly for editors and clients. High School English Teacher Thea Bowman Leadership Academy 08/2015 - 08/2016
● Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for students
● Focuses lesson plans and assignments on assisting students master the standardized ECA (End of Course Assessments)
● Provide learning materials to students that ensures they've mastered skills and are able to reach their highest potential
● Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
● Use relevant technology to support instruction
● Grade and provides feedback for students to ensure success
● Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
● Communicate with students, parents and teachers about behavioral and academic feedback. Tutor University of Illinois at Chicago 01/2013 - 05/2013
● Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
● Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
● Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
● Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
EDUCATION
Methodist College 05/2023
Master of Nursing: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Western State Colorado University 01/2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.): English/Language Arts Teacher Education, K-12 Online Emphasis University of Illinois at Chicago 01/2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc): English Language and Literature/Letters Moraine Valley Community College 01/2010
CERTIFICATIONS
● Sigma Nurse Manager Certificate
● CPR
LANGUAGES
English Arabic
Some Spanish
HONORS AWARDS
● Dean's List
● Dr. Donald P. Timm Scholarship
● Methodist College of Nursing Endowed Scholarship
● Chancellor's List
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