Nurse Practitioner Nursing Assistant

Lena Qasem, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC

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EDUCATION

William Paterson University – Wayne, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Nursing December 2015

Registered Nurse March 2016

Rutgers University – Newark, New Jersey

Doctor’s of Nursing Practice May 2021

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center – Brooklyn, New York

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Fellow October 2021 – Present

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients coming in for both sick and well visits while ordering necessary diagnostic tests and educating patients

Worked in diverse outpatient settings, including pediatric outpatient clinic and Emergency Department as well as in subspecialities including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, adult and pediatric dermatology, orthopedics, podiatry, and hematology

Rotated with residents and attendings on the pediatric inpatient floor

Researched and presented case studies to students, residents, and attendings in addition to completing a quality improvement project

Hackensack University Medical Center – North Bergen, New Jersey

Registered Nurse July 2017 – December 2020

Administer medications and treatments as ordered to patients in a safe manner

Implement prescribed protocols and develop patient care plans

Provide social and emotional support to improve quality of life of patients

Build rapport and trust with patients, staff, and families

Fayrouz Pediatrics – Clifton, New Jersey

Registered Nurse September 2016 – July 2017

Took vital signs and documented electronically

Administered medication and vaccines; treated wounds and lacerations

Collected blood and other specimens for purposes of lab testing

Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center – Paterson, New Jersey

Patient Care Associate September 2015 – July 2016

Coordinated patient care and related services such as bathing, toileting, bed making, and oral hygiene

Took vital signs and collects specimens under the direction of the RN and documented the results appropriately

Fayrouz Pediatrics – Clifton, New Jersey

Nursing Assistant January 2011 – December 2011

Processed billing of patient’s statements and coordinated with insurance companies

Completed other administrative tasks, such as answering phone inquiries

Assisted the care team by providing helpful, comforting and compassionate care to patients and families

Took vital signs of patients

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center – Paterson, New Jersey

Nurse Extern May 2015 – August 2015

Provided basic patient care, including vital signs, hygienic and nutritional care

Performed under the supervision of a registered nurse and discuss patient needs and goals

St. Joseph’s Dedication Education Unit – Paterson, New Jersey

Nursing Student January 2015 – May 2015

Worked within the Clinical Instructor’s assignment: learns to manage admissions and discharges

Collaborated on assessment findings with the CI

Put in place ordered interventions

Participated in planning and coordinating care

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center – Paterson, New Jersey

Volunteer June 2009 – June 2013

Assisted nurses with running errands, including patient transport, and sending samples

Engaged in activities with children in the pediatrics department

Communicated effectively with patients and families

SKILLS & ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Language: Fluent in English and Arabic

Microsoft Office Excel SPSS EMR CPR/BLS PALS certified by American Heart Association

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