Deborah A. Abichaker, BSN, RN

*** ********* **. **** *******, Ma 02132

617-***-****

Summary

Registered nurse with 22 years of experience in long term care and 5 years of experience in biometric/flu clinics, and recent experience with covid testing and administering the covid vaccine. Seeking to return back to work as a wellness nurse or office nurse.

Education

2021 Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing Chestnut Hill, Ma.

Rn Refresher Certificate (addendum course listing attached)

2015 Emmanuel College Boston, Ma.

Rn-BSN program

1989 Lasell Jr. College Newton, Ma.

Associate in Science

Current Licensure and Certification

Registered Nurse: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Registration in Nursing

BLS (CPR/AED) Certification: American Heart Association

Professional Experience

Current-Fall of 2015 to present worked for wellness/healthcare agencies such as Impacthealth, Truecare24, Medix, Passport Health, CHC Wellbeing, Occuvax, Inhouse Physicians, Health Watch and Provant. All located throughout U.S.

Registered Nurse (Seasonal)

Performed covid nasal swabbing, administering Moderna covid vaccine letting the clients know if they were positive or negative and going over the side effects and recommendations of receiving the Moderna shot. Worked at a variety of clinics performing biometrics which included glucose/cholesterol finger stick testing using the cholesterol stick machine, blood pressures, height, weight, body mass index and teaching clients their numbers for risk of cardiac disease and ways to reduce their numbers.

Prior Work

2017-2018-South Shore Mental Health Quincy, Ma.

Peer Specialist

Worked as a certified peer specialist striving to empower individuals to achieve their goals and connect them with their personal recovery journey. Specifically, a peer specialist has walked their path of recovery from mental illness/addiction and is employed to assist others in their journey.

Prior Clinical Experience

2010-2012 Parkewll Healthcare Facility Hyde Park, Ma.

Registered Nurse

Worked the night shift overlooking nurses aid work. Performed essential nursing care to adults and elderly. Learned the Electronic Medical Record System. Performed and learned skilled nursing care.

1983-2001-Stonehedge Convelescent Center, Mediplex of Newton, Norwood Hospital

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Many years of experience working in long term/short term care providing care to geriatrics and adults in a variety of nursing homes, and on a med/surg floor in a hospital.

Professional Affiliations/Community Service/Personal

2020-Present American Nurses Association, Member

2020 American Red Cross, Massachusetts Blood Donor Ambassador Registrant,

Volunteer

2018-2019 American Legion Canton Band, Member

1993-Present Cedars of Lebanon Church in Jamaica Plain, Ma. Daughter’s Club, Member

Addendum

Boston College School of Nursing: RN Refresher Certificate

Completed 68 contact hours to update physical assessment skills and review current medical and nursing treatments. Clinicians from both academic and clinical settings lead classroom lectures including case studies of disease entities. Learning is supported by hands-on experience in the simulation laboratory to demonstrate competency and knowledge.

Required Coursework Completed:

Course Title Contact Hours

RN Refresher: Update in Nursing I 30.0

RN Refresher: Update in Nursing II 18.0

Adult Health Assessment (Will complete in the fall of 2021)

Peripheral IV Therapy 5.5

Central Line Therapy 5.5

Career Transition for Nurses 5.0

Medical Math Workshop 4.0

Total Contact Hours: 68.0

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