Wahaj Yousif

847-***-**** adtsvv@r.postjobfree.com Glenview, IL 60025

SUMMARY

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

SKILLS

Patient Triaging

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Medication Administration

Patient Charting

Nursing Intervention Evaluations

Information Compiling and Auditing

Vital Signs Recording

Examination and Test Preparation

Epic Systems

Intravenous Medications

Patient Positioning and Transporting

Call Answering and Assistance

Wound Dressing

EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse, Alden state of Evanston, August 2022-Current Evanston, IL

Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private. Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist. Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness. Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures. Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.

Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files. Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Makeup Artist, Self Employed Services, March 2017-November 2020 Northbrook, IL

Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques by using YouTube, beauty blogs and magazines.

Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events. Reported product issues or inconsistencies to supervisor. Used sales tactics and persuasion to meet goals.

Trained and mentored new makeup artists.

Developed new styles and techniques.

Cosmetic Manager, Mayc's, May 2014-March 2018

Northbrook, IL

Managed recruiting, hiring and performance monitoring of sales team. Collaborated with marketing team to create brand promotions to drive sales. Established sales goals, tracking individual employee performance toward benchmarks. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Proposed or approved modifications to project plans. Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation. Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Science

License Practical Nurse, North Shore College, Wheeling, IL June 2022