Oksana Al-Wahabi
Brandon,MB
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional with extensive experience as a practicing nurse, adept in critical care and patient-focused services. Skilled in IV, IM, SC injections, IV catheterization, and compassionate care. A hardworking and passionate with solid organizational skills and ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
NurseNurse
Emcell Clinic
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Defense Complex Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2015
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Maintained a respectful treatment environment honouring patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Assisted with life-saving interventions, including CPR and emergency intubation procedures when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in critical care skills.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as central line management and arterial blood gas interpretation to deliver specialized nursing care in the ICU setting.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Cardiac Center of General Military Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans, promoting optimal recovery for each patient in the coronary care unit.
- Facilitated timely discharges by effectively communicating with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to rapidly assess and respond to changes in patient conditions, preventing potential complications.
- Provided high-quality care to critically ill patients, closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate medications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced cardiac life support techniques, contributing to improved survival rates among patients experiencing cardiac events.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement within the coronary care unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs during their hospital stay.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain expertise in current best practices for coronary care nursing.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Azal Specialized Hospital
05.1997 - 08.2008
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments of new admissions to the Intensive Care Unit, ensuring timely identification of acute issues requiring intervention from the healthcare team.
- Administered medications safely to critically ill patients, adhering to strict protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations, administration routes, and timing.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient care activities, assessments, and treatment plans to support consistency in care delivery and facilitate communication among team members.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring vital signs in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions, arterial line placements, and intubations to provide timely critical care interventions.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively by monitoring settings, assessing lung function regularly, and working collaboratively with respiratory therapists.
General Ward Nurse
Azal Specialized Hospital
04.1996 - 04.1997
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between departments or facilities by coordinating transfer logistics and communicating pertinent information with receiving staff members.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift changes by providing detailed verbal reports on each assigned patient's status during nursing handoffs.
- Performed thorough assessments of newly admitted patients, identifying potential complications early on for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, maintaining meticulous records of all interventions.
- Increased nurse-patient communication quality with regular rounding, addressing concerns proactively and promoting a sense of trust within the care team relationship.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any significant changes to appropriate medical staff.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when prioritizing patient care tasks, ensuring that the most critical needs were addressed first during busy shifts.
- Reduced hospital-acquired infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization.
Diagnostic Department Nurse
Kyiv Emergency Hospital
08.1991 - 07.1993
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed Electrocardiograms
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
General Nurse Diploma-Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kyiv Medical College №4
Kyiv, Ukraine07.1991
Skills
- Compassionate
- Detail-oriented
- Patient relationship building
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting vital signs
- Specimen Collection
Languages
English
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Prairie Mountain Health
08.2022 - Current
NurseNurse
Emcell Clinic
06.2016 - 10.2023
Coronary Care Unit Staff Nurse
Cardiac Center of General Military Hospital
06.2011 - 05.2013
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Defense Complex Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2015
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Azal Specialized Hospital
05.1997 - 08.2008
General Ward Nurse
Azal Specialized Hospital
04.1996 - 04.1997
Diagnostic Department Nurse
Kyiv Emergency Hospital
08.1991 - 07.1993
General Nurse Diploma-Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Kyiv Medical College №4
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