Ishaq Ahmed
Westfield
Summary
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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Lifepoint Health
03.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Genisis Health Care
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Baystate Wing Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
06.2016 - 08.2022
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02-2025
Diploma in Registered General Nursing -
Tamale Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Ghana 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Wenchi Senior High School
Ghana 06.2006
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Examination
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Seizure Disorders
- Chest Tubes
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Heart Failure
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Wound Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- Therapeutic Measures
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Infection Control Procedures
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Needs Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
- First Aid
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Patient Intervention
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Routine Examinations
- Airway Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Active Learning
- Patient Admission
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lifepoint Health
03.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Genisis Health Care
02.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Baystate Wing Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, KATH
06.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma in Registered General Nursing -
Tamale Nursing And Midwifery Training College
High School Diploma -
Wenchi Senior High School
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