Highly trained professional talented in Registered Nurse with Twelve years of experience working as Registered Nurse offering direct patient care in multiple departments.
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care.
Proficient in correctly using and maintaining ICU and other units’ equipment.
Skilled Patient Care Coordinator familiar with case management and care planning.
Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Carecor Health Services Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2018
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Keepers Agency
03.2017 - 12.2018
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Used [Software] and [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
Patient Care Assistant
Toronto Western Hospital, MSNICU
10.2019 - Current
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
Gathered medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Aided physicians in wound care and patient assessments.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Facilitated communication between hospital departments.
Reassured patients by explaining medical practices and processes in easy-to-understand terminology.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Met with patients and families to discuss care and plan of action for future.
Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
Connected patients with available community and charitable resources.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice.
Trained in medical terminology in [Language] to improve communication and care for non-native English speaking patients.
Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information to support [Job Title]s.
Coordinated and processed personnel files and medical records.
Managed unit training and activity schedules.
Logged and filed classified documents.
Organized and distributed correspondence, memoranda and telephone messages.
Clinical Assistant
St. Michael’s Hospital, MSICU
06.2019 - Current
• Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
• Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight
• Utilized effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff and patients.
• Assisted patients with basic care needs.
• Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational and financial questions.
• Equipped patients with assistance required for basic care.
• Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
• Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse
Afshar Hospital, General ICU
Yazd, Yazd
01.2020 - 02.2020
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Delivered outstanding patient care.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Seyed-al-shohada Hospital
Yazd, Yazd
03.2008 - 09.2008
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Provided targeted care and treatment to [Type] patients.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Documented work in [System] and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Assisted patients initially and every [Timeframe] to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Afshar Hospital
Yazd
03.2006 - 03.2008
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
No Degree - Personal Support Worker Cetrificate
City Adult Learning Centre
Toronto, ON
2018
No Degree - International Educated Nurses Pathway Bridging
George Brown College Waterfront Campus
2018
No Degree - Undergraduate Nursing Program
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Payame Noor University of Yazd
Yazd
2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Studies
Tehran Islamic Azad University
Tehran
2005
Skills
Chronic Renal Disease Management
Proper Staffing
Healthcare Operations
Equipment Disinfection and Sterilization
Dietary Requirements
Database Coordination
Diagnostic Sampling
Patient Lifting
Linens Management
Repair and Maintenance Documentation
Equipment Cleaning and Inspection
Interdisciplinary Care
Computer Literacy
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse
Afshar Hospital, General ICU
01.2020 - 02.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Toronto Western Hospital, MSNICU
10.2019 - Current
Clinical Assistant
St. Michael’s Hospital, MSICU
06.2019 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Carecor Health Services Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2018
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Keepers Agency
03.2017 - 12.2018
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Seyed-al-shohada Hospital
03.2008 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Afshar Hospital
03.2006 - 03.2008
No Degree - Personal Support Worker Cetrificate
City Adult Learning Centre
No Degree - International Educated Nurses Pathway Bridging