Debora Dervishi

I worked in the only intensive care unit of the hospital, which allowed me to gain experience in treating a wide variety of patients.

• Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Facilitated smooth patient transfers between units by collaborating with other healthcare professionals, ensuring continuity of care throughout the hospital stay.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Adhered to strict safety guidelines when handling and disposing of biohazardous materials to maintain a safe environment in the ICU.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
• Implemented best practices in wound care management, reducing healing time and preventing complications in post-surgical patients.
• Maintained detailed patient records to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal requirements.
• Reduced medication errors by implementing double-check system with fellow nurses.

I worked in various departments, including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, urology, and otolaryngology.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
• Optimized resource utilization by managing supplies inventory, anticipating needs, and minimizing waste in the orthopedic unit.
• Reduced recovery time for patients by providing timely post-operative care and pain management.
• Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.

• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Offered patients self-care and follow-up instructions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
• Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of orthopedic nursing best practices through continuing education courses and professional organization memberships.
• Improved patient mobility by implementing individualized rehabilitation plans and monitoring progress.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

I completed an internship in various departments, including general medicine, orthopedics, general surgery, occupational medicine, thoracic surgery, neuro ICU , ER, several operating rooms and hemodynamics.

• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.