Naghmeh Afshari

• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Participated in development of guidelines for Type care.
• Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
• Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
• Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• 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.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.

• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
• Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
• Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
• Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
• Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
• Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.

The nursing care of elderly patients at home who were suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension or strokes and multiple sclerosis clinically at home