Vafa Mol Favas RN, BSN, MSN

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Deer Park NY – 11729

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Nurse RN working in vent unit of a long-term facility from (June 2019-present) and has 1 year of experience in medical and pediatric oncology and has 2 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in pediatric ward. Possess a master’s qualification in nursing (pediatric). Aiming to leverage my experience and knowledge to effectively fill the nursing position at your organization.

Objective

A strong motivated Registered nurse with expertise in pediatric ward and oncology care. Strong service-oriented skills and passionate about delivering high quality care to all patients. To pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a Registered Nurse. Ability to adapt to changes necessary to achieve the short and long-range goals of a prestigious organization.

Professional Summary

Adult trach/Vent nurse (Charge Nurse)

Gurwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre -Commack, Long Island, NY

●8 or 12hour shift work providing care to medically fragile ventilator dependent clients.

●Maintain airway patency by providing appropriate tracheostomy care

●Responded accordingly to high /low pressure alarms

●Conducted full respiratory assessment daily

●Knowledge in handling VOCSN vent machines.

●Medication administration

●Suctioned tracheostomy

●Documented care according to facility policy.

●Activities of daily living.

●Supported nutrition by administering g-tube feedings/Changed g-tube as PRN.

●Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

●Knowledge in OPTIMUS emar/etar.

●Performed all tasks with a patient centered Focus while seeking opportunities for improvement.

July 2010-august 2012 Sri Ramachandra medical Centre, Chennai, India

●Student Registered Nurse

●Direct nursing care in pediatric ward under Pediatric Nurse

●Administration of medications (IV, IM, SC) to children with various pediatric conditions

●Gave health education regarding growth and development according to each stage, immunizations, home care, prevention of accidents, child abuse, and prevention of SIDS.

●Helped in conducting play therapy.

●Conducted individual and group researches.

March 23rd, 2009 – March 31st, 2010 Lakeshore Hospital & Research Centre Ltd, Cochin, INDIA

●Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors, adhering to all Lakeshore policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

●Involved in the management of medical oncology patients.

●Experienced in administering various chemotherapeutic drugs and managing their complications.

●Assisted in bone marrow biopsies, lumbar puncture, venous access device insertions, pleural tapping, ascitic tapping.

●Served as a resource person for staff members and patient advocate.

●Following all infection control guidelines (JCI, NABH accredited Hospital)

Education

2010-2012 Sri Ramachandra college of nursing Chennai, India

Masters in pediatric nursing –

USA equivalent: Master’s Degree in Nursing (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) evaluated by USCES, LLC

2004-2008 Yenepoya nursing college Mangalore, India

Bachelor in nursing

Certifications and license

●Registered Nurse from New York Board of Nursing

●BLS from AHA

●Life member of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Nurses Association, INDIA

Conferences attended

●Eighth international nurses conference (Theme: Translating knowledge through interactive teaching learning enhances quality) January 2012.

●Seventh international nurses conference (Theme: Innovations in nursing education and practice through evidence-based research: Paramount importance) January 2011

●Second national conference on child abuse for multidisciplinary professionals (Theme: detection and management of medico-legal cases of child abuse) September 2010.

Research studies conducted on

●A study to assess the effectiveness of laptop assisted teaching about child abuse on knowledge and attitude among mothers of under five children in a selected village, Thiruvallor district, Chennai, India.

●A study to assess the time spend by Nurses during morning shift in the pediatric ward at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai, India.

●A study to assess the degree of malnutrition among under five children in selected areas of Nemam Village, India.

References

1.Maryann Thorman, NCC, Gurwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre -Commack, NY

2.Christina Jones, ADON, Gurwin Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre -Commack, NY

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