Fawzia Idris

Patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven success in providing compassionate and quality health services to patients and families. Committed to growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment and contributing positively towards a hospital's /health care agency's mission and vision.

Staff Nurse (acute care-medsurg/casemanager) - NYP-WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL

(2021-03)

• Administer medication via (oral / iv /sub cute) to assigned patients, assess and report any change in patient's condition to the appropriate MD, assess Iv site, perform, fingerstick, wound care/ treatment and document appropriately.

Registered Nurse - NYCHHC/ MOMENTUM RESOURCE SOLUTIONS - Queens, NY

(2020-06 - 2021-07)

Registered nurse covid-19- NYC response team/ infection control nurse. assessing patient's with covid-19 diagnosis, Patient's with PU status, implementing state and CDC Guidelines regarding quarantine and isolation, admitting and discharging Patient's safely. reinforcing covid-19 safety precautions/ guidelines.

Registered Nurse/ Public Health Nurse - VNSNY - Bronx, NY

(2019-06 - 2020-08)

Coordinator of Care /Case manager, perform patient teaching/ education, wound care, inspect surgical incision site for signs and symptoms of infection, changing of suprapubic catheter and dressing, OASIS START OF CARE (ADMISSION), Documenting and submitting of 485 physician orders.

Registered Nurse/private duty - JSP LIFECARE AGENCY - Bronx, NY

(2018-01 - 2020-02)

Delivering care to both pediatrics and adult patients. administering medications and enteral, feedings as ordered via ng or G-tube, suctioning, and providing tracheostomy care.

Staff Nurse -COVID-19 Support/Medsurg/Critical Care - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER - Bronx, NY

(2020-03 - 2020-03)

• Providing care to medically challenged patients including heart and renal failure and psych patients. Administer po and iv medications, administer blood and assess for possible complications/ transfusion reactions, document in epic.
• Perform Ekg and bladder scan, straight Catheterization and indwelling urinary catheter (foley catheter) insertion.
• Monitor and document change in clinical status of patient and notify MD for interventions.

Registered Nurse/ MEDSURG - NYC HHC HENRY J. CARTER SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - New York, NY

(2018-04 - 2019-11)

• Delivered care to ventilator and non-vent patients.
• Administered medications via NGT, GT, PO and IV.
• Catherization, trach collar, and inner cannula change / tracheostomy care and monitoring.
• Admission and assessments.
• Performed charge nurse duties and supervision of LPNs and CNAs.
• Input documentation via Quadramed and EMAR systems.
• Performed wound care assessments and treatments as ordered.
• Assessed IV sites for complications.

Registered Nurse/ REHAB NURSE - sans Souci Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Yonkers, NY

(2017-10 - 2018-03)

• Provided delivery of care to stroke, diabetes, cardiac, dementia and Alzheimer's / psychiatric patients in long term care setting.
• Administered medications and injections, documented and recorded any changes in patients' behavior or condition and performed wound care, dressings, G-tube feedings and catheterizations.

Certified Nursing Assistant - schervier nursing care center - Bronx, NY

(2013 - 2017)

• Performed Direct Patient care tasks such as taking and recording Vital signs, Intake and output, and reporting changes to the charge nurse.
• Assisted in Activities of Daily Living including feeding, dressing, bathing and ambulation.
• Transferred patients between bed and chair, ensuring patient safety at all times.

Certified Nursing Assistant - WAYNE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER - Bronx, NY

(2010 - 2014)

• Performed Direct Patient Care task such as taking and recording Vital signs and intake and output
• Escorted patients to schedule appointments in the hospitals
• Assisted in Activities of Daily Living including feeding, dressing, bathing and ambulation

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - UNIVERSITY Of Mount Saint Vincent (2017-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities - University Of Ghana- Legon (2008-06)