ZARLASHT “Z” PARVANTA
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SUMMARY:
Registered nurse with +20 years of experience ranging from administrating flu vaccines, Pfizer growth hormone Genotropin Pen, medical/surgical total patient care to clinical cosmetic/dermatology procedures, PHM, supervision of PTPS6 child.
Dedicated and resourceful health care professional with proven success in providing patient treatment developed on extended knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures of the medical care profession.
Hard working, upbeat and energetic, adapting easily to changes of environment and work schedules.
Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing complete and dignified patient care.
Personable with a positive attitude, ability to interface with patients, families, and medical staff with ease.
Advocate for patient rights, strive to understand a patient’s needs and concerns.
Multi-lingual with the capacity to understand and communicate cross-cultural issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
20 years of total patient care including initial assessment, patient education and discharge. Planning for acute in-patients in medical, surgical, cardiac, orthopedic and rehab units. Extensive experience with:
O Use of medical equipment O Management of unit desk
O IV starts and management O Charge nurse experience overseeing 4-6 RNs
O Pre-Post surgical patient care O Assisting Physicians during rounds and with procedures
O Preceptor for incoming RNs O Administration of chemo drugs
Certified in the use of cosmetic laser for the treatment of hair removal, spider veins, and pigmented lesions.
Successfully researched, developed and implemented a series of educational programs for American children living abroad.
Public relations and customer service.
EDUCATION:
May 1986 – Associate Degree in Nursing
University of Nebraska, School of Nursing
Omaha, Nebraska
CERTIFICATIONS:
RN Licensure, State of Colorado – Current
BLS Certification, American Heart Association - Current
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English, Farsi (Persian), French (limited proficiency)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1999 – Present Nursefinders; Denver, Colorado
Staff nurse in medical/surgical/cardiac/orthopedic and rehab floors. Also, administered countless flu vaccine clinics, teaching administration of Pfizer growth hormone Genotropin Pen. Supervision of PTPS6 child.
2005 – 2008 Wellmore Family Practice; Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Laser specialist for hair removal, spider veins, and various skin conditions.
1994 – 1999 Full time parent; Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Relocated from overseas back to Denver along with my family in June 1999
1993 – 1994 Americana for Children/ Committee Member; Americana Women’s
Association, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1990 – 1992 Staff Nurse; Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado
Diabetic treatment center and infectious disease unit
1987 – 1989 Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse; Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado
Urology/medical unit
1985 – 1987 Receptionist; WOWT Channel 6/NBC, Omaha, Nebraska
1983 – 1986 Library Assistant; McGoogan Medical Library, Omaha, Nebraska
1984 – 1985 Sales Associate; Yonkers Department Store, Omaha, Nebraska
1980 – 1983 Student Assistant; University of Nebraska at Omaha Library
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic office applications i.e., Windows, MS-word, Excel, and email
Experience with hospital specific patient care software systems