Malaak Rahman
Knoxville
Summary
Aspiring registered nurse committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advocating for individualized needs. Skilled in sterile technique, critical thinking, and problem-solving, with a focus on becoming a competent medical-surgical nurse. Strong background in patient support and clinical assistance, known for reliable team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Experienced in monitoring vital signs, providing patient education, and ensuring comfort and safety. Passionate about optimizing patient care through a compassionate, empathetic, and detail-oriented approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Assistant
Complex Medicine/ Pulmonary
03.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care for 12-17 high-acuity individuals per shift, assisting with vital sign monitoring, personal hygiene, daily living activities, and mobility support.
- Performed assessments, EKGs, Foley Placements and Removals, IV insertions, Blood Draws, and medication administration under supervision while shadowing in the Emergency Department, and Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
- Ensured proper infection control measures were followed while assisting with personal hygiene tasks for patients.
- Contributed to efficient healthcare delivery by accurately documenting patient information in electronic medical records.
- Increased patient satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and addressing them promptly.
- Observed and tracked patient progress, promptly reporting any status changes to registered nurses.
Clinical Experience
Covenant Health
08.2023 - Current
- Areas of clinical experience: Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respirations, and oxygen saturation levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Performed head to toe assessments
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from influenza
- Worked alongside registered nurses (RN) in direct patient care
Highlander Research and Education Center
Seeds of Fire: Intergenerational Organizing
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in the Seeds of Fire Fellowship, engaging in social justice education and learning alongside movement elders.
- Collaborated with fellow participants to organize a cultural fair, showcasing diverse foods and fostering awareness of cultural diversity.
- Gained hands-on experience in organizing and community-building focused on dismantling systemic injustice.
- Developed a deeper understanding of social justice issues, including challenges faced by marginalized communities in the South.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN05-2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Central Venous Line dressing change
- Tracheostomy suction
- Feeding Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Care and Safety
- Computer Literacy
- Positioning Patients
- Isolation Precautions
Introduction
I work towards obtaining a position as a registered nurse and ensuring that each patient receives the proper care that they seek. I have obtained skills such as sterile technique, critical thinking, and problem-solving. I strive to become a competent medical surgical nurse who will optimize my patient care by providing quality care and advocating for my patient's individualized needs.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- SOAR to Health and Wellness - Tennessee Department of Health
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Nurse Assistant
Complex Medicine/ Pulmonary
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Experience
Covenant Health
08.2023 - Current
Highlander Research and Education Center
Seeds of Fire: Intergenerational Organizing
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- SOAR to Health and Wellness - Tennessee Department of Health
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Pellissippi State Community College
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