Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Samreen Iqbal
Registered Nurse
Karachi, Pakistan
Timeline
Employee Health Hotline Nurse
Aga Khan University Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2021
Student Nurse Intern
Dow University Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Dow University of Heath Sciences
2015.12 - 2019.12
High School Diploma -
Fatmiyah Girls College
2012 - 2014
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
2021.07 - Current
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Employee Health Hotline Nurse
Aga Khan University Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
Student Nurse Intern
Dow University Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Met with patient to make introductions, inquire about needs and offer assistance.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Reviewed daily assignment lists and associated charts.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Helped with care implementation for assigned caseload of patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Education
High School Diploma -
Fatmiyah Girls College
Soldier Bazaar Parsi Colony Saddar, Karachi, Sindh 2012 - 2014
Associate of Science - Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Dow University of Heath Sciences
Gulzar-e-Hijri Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Sindh 2015.12 - 2019.12
Skills
- Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Disease Management Programs
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Screening
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Home Visits
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharging
- Google Docs
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Assessments
- Breastfeeding Education
- Postpartum Care
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Administering Immunizations
- Administer Medication
- Addiction Counseling
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Treatment Recommendations
- Patient Counseling
- Test Interpretations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- First Aid
- Family Education
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Wound Care
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Physical Assessment
- Medical Consultation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Time Management
- Setting Up Referrals
- Routine Examinations
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Emergency Procedures
- Removing Sutures
- Feeding Pumps Understanding
- Intakes and Discharges
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Service-Orientation
- Pediatrics
Summary
- Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
- Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
- Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
- 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.
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