Latifatu Abdallah
Ashville, OH
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prison Nurse
MTC -Medical
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Long-Term Floor Nurse
Prestige Garden Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Contact Tracer
Columbus City School
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed record keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail and other platforms.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Lent daily assessment of health screen and symptom data.
- Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain novel coronavirus exposure level.
- Engaged clients in health-related activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Columbus Public Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection and completed proper documentation.
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
- Wore face mask, eye protection, medical gloves and PAPR.
- Managed situations in compliance with legal requirements and with minimal risk to patient and institution.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies and at-home care.
- Maintained safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment.
- Administered medications and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Assisted physicians with completing medical procedures and treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Laurels Of Norworth
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH01.2019
Skills
- Seizure Management
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Balloon Angioplasty
- Compassionate and Caring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Complaint Investigations
- Operational Standards
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Treatment Recommendations
- Accurate Documentation
- Update Electronic Charts
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Diabetes Management
- Student Training
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Clinical Documentation
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient and Family Education
Affiliations
- American Medical Informatics Association
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- IV-certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Prison Nurse
MTC -Medical
01.2023 - Current
Long-Term Floor Nurse
Prestige Garden Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Center
03.2022 - 12.2022
Contact Tracer
Columbus City School
10.2021 - 03.2022
COVID-19 Vaccinator
Columbus Public Health
02.2021 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Laurels Of Norworth
01.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
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