Zeenat Sadaat
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate new graduate nurse, I am eager to leverage my clinical education and hands-on experience to contribute effectively to a dynamic general surgery unit. My goal is to provide exceptional patient care through evidence-based practices, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. I aim to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support patients in achieving optimal outcomes, develop my skills in medical-surgical nursing, and become a valued member of your team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Operator
Bruyere Continuing Care
05.2022 - Current
- Handled sensitive patient data with discretion, adhering to strict confidentiality protocols at all times
- Managed high call volume while maintaining professionalism and composure during periods of peak demand
- Connected callers with appropriate professionals, or department
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased workflow efficiency within the telecommunications department.
- Announced and actively participated in emergency hospital codes
- Monitored security cameras
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency call procedures
- Maintained detailed records of interactions with customers for future reference and problem resolution assistance
- Experienced with microsoft excel, spreadsheets, sending and receiving faxes as well as navigating MEDItech
Sales Associate
Laura Canada
06.2019 - Current
- Handled cash transactions efficiently
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy
- Assist customers in choosing their style of clothing
- Contacting Clients
- Organizing clothes, unbox merchandize
- Ordering, packing and shipping online orders
- Modelling in store mannequins
- Customer service- attending to customer needs and providing customer service over the phone
- Maintaining a safe and friendly store
Consolidation Student on The Cardiac Surgical ICU
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted in assessing and stabling critically ill and acute patients
- Gained a variety of critical care experience and skills
- Gained experience working with invasive hemodynamic monitoring such as; arterial lines, PICC lines, mechanical ventilators, chest tubes, PA catheters, etc.
- Performed PICC care and dressing changes
- Attended to intubated and sedated patients
- Administered routine and PRN medications, titrated Inotropic medications, as well as insulin infusions.
- Administered feeds and medications through nasogastric tubes
- Performed various surgical dressing changes on incision and graft sites with sterile technique
- Performed thorough head to to assessments with a focus on continuous cardiac monitoring
- Monitored chest tube output and ensured tube patency
- Collected routine blood work
- Provided tracheostomy care
- Performed safety checks and assisted with ambulation post operatively
- Efficiently provided report during interdisciplinary rounds and to oncoming staff
- Documented consistently and efficiently in EPIC
Practicum:Complex Nursing Care, B2 General Surgery
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed required complex care clinical rotation
- Attended to and provided care to multiple complex patients
- Completed thorough head to toe assessments
- Administered medications via oral, IV, secondary IV, and sub cutaneous injections as prescribed and monitored patient responses
- Successfully initiated IV access
- Assisted and monitored blood transfusions
- Provided colostomy care
- Inserted nasogastric tube
- Inserted indwelling foley catheters as well as intermittent catheterization
- Monitored continuous bladder irrigation and documented appropriately
- Gained experienced with patient-controlled analgesia pumps as well as specific assessments such as; ice checks, sensory and motor checks, etc.
- Documented clearly and concisely on all patients
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Collected blood work and routine sample collections
- Experienced with various dressing changes; such as VAC dressings, pressure ulcer changes with packing, wet-to-dry etc.
- Experienced with various drainage devices such as; JP, hemovac, etc
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications
- Implemented infection control precautions and donned appropriate PPE
Practicum: Pediatrics, 4 East Medicine
CHEO
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications via oral and IV and monitored responses
- Gained experienced with syringe pumps
- Provided feeds with kangaroo pumps
- Performed age appropriate head to toe assessments
- Performed weight-based medication calculations
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information
Practicum: Care of Adults, B2 General Surgery
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Completed medical-surgical rotation
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Gained knowledge of pre and post operative medications and side effects
- Administered electrolyte replacements
- Assisted and monitored blood transfusions
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs
- Implemented infection control protocols
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge
- Assisted in conducting physical assessments to identify potential health concerns and inform appropriate interventions
Practicum: Mental Health, 4N Psychiatry
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Worked with patients in acute mental health crisis
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Gained knowledge regarding psychiatric medications, mechanisms of action, and side effects
- Performed thorough mental health assessments and suicide screening
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed
- Experienced deescalating situations to a safe resolve
- Consistently provided emotional support for patients experiencing stress or anxiety related to their medical conditions
Practicum: Childbearing Family, 8 East Mother Baby
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Completed thorough assessments on both mother and baby postpartum
- Monitored and documented fetal well being
- Administered routine and PRN medications
- Analyzed relevant newborn lab values
- Assisted with proper breast feeding techniques
- Administered routine vaccination to mother postpartum
- Performed post epidural checks
- Provided discharge teaching
Practicum: Intro to Nursing Practice, 4 Rehab
Bruyere Continuing Care
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided care to patients post stroke rehabilitation
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills
- Administered medications orally and monitored responses
- Helped with feeding patients during meal times
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients
- Performed perineal care
- Assisted with manual transfers
Unit Support Worker
Bruyere Continuing Care
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted with transfers, discharges, and new admissions
- Assisted nurses with changing patients, perineal care, sit to stand lifts and bed repositioning
- Fed patients during meal time assuring
- Made beds and did laundry for patients
- Restocked supplies
- Escorted patients to offsite appointments
- Made a safe and clean environment by changing dirty linen bags, garbage bags, and cleaning/organizing patient rooms
- Connected patients with loved ones through technology
- Answered call bells and assisted nurses
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships by spending time with patients, organizing activities and escorting them outdoors for fresh air
Pharmacy Assistant COOP Student
Shoppers Drug Mart
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times
- Filled prescriptions (topical, pills, eyedrops, inhalers, birth controls)
- Followed up with patients regarding prescriptions
- Scanned in new prescriptions and flu shots
- Put through dosette deliveries
- Pulled expired medication from shelves and added labels for future expiring medications
- Cashed out prescriptions and provided exceptional customer service in english and french
- Experience in using the HealthWatch system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON06.2024
Certification - BLS-CPR
First Aid Connect
Ottawa, ON2023
High School Diploma -
Glebe Collegiate Institute
Ottawa, ON06.2020
Skills
- Teamwork skills and organizational skills
- Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills with fellow team members while contributing to success of the group
- Experience working as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable taking directions as well as assuming a leadership role
- Comfortable in critical situations
- Responsible student and able to coordinate school and extracurricular priorities
- Always punctual
- Extensive experience working with people
- Trilingual in reading and writing
- Professional communication
Languages
English
French
Farsi/Dari
Timeline
Consolidation Student on The Cardiac Surgical ICU
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
01.2024 - 04.2024
Practicum:Complex Nursing Care, B2 General Surgery
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
09.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum: Pediatrics, 4 East Medicine
CHEO
06.2023 - 08.2023
Practicum: Care of Adults, B2 General Surgery
The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
03.2023 - 04.2023
Practicum: Mental Health, 4N Psychiatry
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 02.2023
Practicum: Childbearing Family, 8 East Mother Baby
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
01.2023 - 02.2023
Telecommunications Operator
Bruyere Continuing Care
05.2022 - Current
Practicum: Intro to Nursing Practice, 4 Rehab
Bruyere Continuing Care
03.2022 - 04.2022
Unit Support Worker
Bruyere Continuing Care
05.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Assistant COOP Student
Shoppers Drug Mart
09.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Associate
Laura Canada
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ottawa
Certification - BLS-CPR
First Aid Connect
High School Diploma -
Glebe Collegiate Institute
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