SHALEEZA RAFIUDDIN

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner where my skills attained from academic study and clinical experience will be challenged. In addition, it will allow me to hone my critical thinking skills and further my educational and leadership experience

EDUCATION

William Paterson University-Masters of Science Nursing May 2017

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark NJ May 2013

CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE

New Jersey State Boards APN Expiration May 2021

New Jersey State Boards RN Expiration May 2021

American Heart Association BLS/CPR/AED Certified Expiration September 2021

American Heart Association ACLS Certified Expiration November 2021

WORK EXPERIENCE

Advanced Practice Nurse (Full Time Adult/Gerontology) August 2017-Current

Orion HealthCare, East Orange, NJ

Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical for patients with chronic conditions.

Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs.

Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities

Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability

Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.

Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing educational tools

Registered Professional Nurse (Full Time Traumatic Brain Injury)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, West Orange, NJ October 2015- August 2017

Assess persons requiring rehabilitative services including patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic knee and hip replacements and amputation, and persons suffering debilitation from medical and surgical conditions.

Performs continued post-operative care for patients with orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures to include wound and drain management. Pain will be monitored through assessment, appropriate and timely medication, followed by clear and concise documentation.

Coordinates the multidisciplinary rehabilitative care of patients, and participates as a member of the rehabilitation interdisciplinary team. Contributes

information specific to the patient s response to education, medication therapy, pain control, skin condition, bowel/bladder training, and discharge planning.

Encourages and instructs patients to do as much for themselves as possible, within safe guidelines. Such as: Assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL s), socializing with others, and getting out of bed for meals.

Registered Professional Nurse (Full Time Telemetry)

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark NJ August 2014-October 2015

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications appropriately

Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members

Provide nursing care and maintain a strict protocol regarding administration (peg tube feeding, insulin administration, dressing changes etc.)

Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician

Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication

Assess vital signs

Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol

Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format

Registered Professional Nurse (Per Diem)

GoodLife Adult Daycare, East Orange, NJ October 2013-Aug 2015

Conduct/Assess the nutritional, medical, physical and mental functional needs of the clients during the initial assessment and ongoing as necessary.

Assess Vital Signs

Administer medications/provide nursing care and maintain a strict protocol

Chart documentation accordingly regarding the health status and behavior of each client.

Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals; Provide follow-up on patient lab or diagnostic test results

Teach patients and their families how to manage their chronic illnesses or injuries

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