Miriam Araya
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Fyllingsdalen treatment department
Bergen , Hordaland
07.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Palliative care.
Customer Service Interpreter
Bergen, Hordaland
05.2010 - Current
- Attended meetings with foreign clients to provide interpretation services when requested.
- Facilitated communication between non-English and non-Norwegian speaking patients and healthcare providers.
- Interpreted verbal conversations between individuals with limited English and Norwegian proficiency.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Eye clinic department Haukeland Hospital
Bergen, Hordaland
08.2021 - 07.2022
- The eye clinic treats and follows up with patients who have cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, swelling in the eye, and changes in the retina.
- Pre- and postoperative nursing for surgical day patients, and inpatients. Accompanying patients to various examinations, and to and from eye surgery. Pre-pol for elective anesthesia.
- Suture removal and blood sampling for elective and emergency patients. Attended meetings regularly with physicians and other staff members, discussing current issues impacting the clinic's operation.
- Nurses perform various preliminary examinations, eye measurements, and treatments. Visus (vision test): Visus is an eye examination with an autorefractor and a refractor, where eye pressure is measured, a color vision test is performed, and eye drops are administered. Assisting a doctor with an eye injection.
- Pre-, per-, and postoperative nursing care for surgical patients.
- Surgical assistance.
RN Floor Nurse
Otorhinolaryngology department Haukeland Hospital
Bergen, Hordeland
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or conferences related to professional development or new technology advancements.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Caring for a patient with a tracheostomy.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
RN, Emergency Department
Fyllingsdallen emergency department
Bergen
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and any changes needed in treatment plans.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy and completeness prior to documentation in the medical record.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Advocated for patient rights and ethical treatment, ensuring respect and dignity in patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Palliative care, and supporting family.
RN Floor Nurse
Haukeland University Hospital
Bergen, Western
09.2010 - 08.2014
- Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
- Participated in daily rounds with medical staff to discuss plan of care for each patient.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications or treatments.
- Managed the care of patients on mechanical ventilation, optimizing respiratory function and monitoring for complications.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation of vital signs, medications and other information.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Managed post-operative care, including wound dressings, pain management and infection control measures.
RN Floor Nurse
MSM Korean Hospital Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within Labor and Delivery unit.
- Assessed and monitored labor progress, fetal heart tones, and maternal vital signs.
- Initiated breastfeeding support for mothers in the immediate post-delivery period.
- Provided emotional support to family members throughout labor process.
- Educated parents on newborn care, breastfeeding techniques, and postpartum recovery.
- Provided support and coaching to mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Caring for burns
RN Floor Nurse
Haradplass Hospital
Bergen, Vestlandet
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments, including acute stroke.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Master of Science - Surgical Nurse
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen, Norway06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
College Sogn And Fjordane
Førde Norway06-2009
Basic Training Diploma - Tourism And Travel Management
Tourism College Oslo
Oslo06-2006
High School Diploma -
Academic Competence Brundalen High School
Trondheim Norway 06-2005
High School Diploma -
Levanger High School
Norway 06-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Critical thinking
- Palliative care
- Intravenous therapy
- Monitoring vital signs
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Neonatal and maternity experience
- OR and ER experience
Languages
Norwegian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Amharic
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tigrinya
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Norway
Affiliations
- Hiking, Swimming.
- Volunteer work in the Red Cross and in Church
- Love to travel and explore new places.
References
References available upon request.
Software
Windows
Excel
Powerpoint
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave4-day work weekPersonal development programsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsInterests
I love to work with children and mothers in Gynecologi
Timeline
RN
Fyllingsdalen treatment department
07.2022 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Eye clinic department Haukeland Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
RN Floor Nurse
Otorhinolaryngology department Haukeland Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
RN, Emergency Department
Fyllingsdallen emergency department
09.2014 - 07.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Haukeland University Hospital
09.2010 - 08.2014
Customer Service Interpreter
05.2010 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
MSM Korean Hospital Ethiopia
08.2009 - 12.2009
RN Floor Nurse
Haradplass Hospital
06.2009 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Surgical Nurse
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
College Sogn And Fjordane
Basic Training Diploma - Tourism And Travel Management
Tourism College Oslo
High School Diploma -
Academic Competence Brundalen High School
High School Diploma -
Levanger High School