Allesha A. Yussef, RN

 

OBJECTIVE:

To provide quality patient centered care by serving as an advocate while being culturally competent and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals.

 

EDUCATION:

CUNY New York City College of Technology – Bachelors of Science in Nursing

July 2017- Expected graduation January 2019

CUNY New York City College of Technology – Associates of Applied Science

August 2015- May 2017

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

Long Island Jewish-Forest Hills| Registered Nurse– Telemetry (07/09/2018 – current)

Assess, monitor and manage care for up to 8 patients

Administer oral, sublingual, transdermal, intravenous medications and PICC Lines

Provide education to clients and their families about diseases, expectations, medications etc.

Monitor patient vital signs and EKGs for changes or abnormalities

Administer medications to patients with irregular cardiac rhythms

Develop and implement individualized care plans

Perform head to toe assessments

Perform wound care and dressing changes to sites of cellular injury

Prepare patients for procedures such as cath lab, stress test, echocardiograms.

Coordinate plan of care with interdisciplinary team

Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center| Registered Nurse (11/07/17- 08/10/18)

Oversee functioning of unit with a census of 40 residents

Provide direction and supervision to CNAs and LPNs, delegated duties effectively

Assume role of charge nurse as needed

Administer treatments, dressing changes, enteral tube feedings, catheter insertions

Medication administration- oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, IV, G-Tube

Administer vaccinations including Influenza, Pneumococcal, Montaux test

Completing admission Assessments and discharges to facility

Providing education to the clients and families at the time of discharge

Orienting new residents and families to facilities

Collaborated with members of interdisciplinary team including physicians and pharmacists to advocate the needs of the client.

Rose Dermatology | Registered Nurse (08/25/17- 11/04/2017)

Documentation and initial patient intake assessments

Medical and cosmetic procedures (laser hair removal, silk peel, suture removals)

Patient education regarding medications and procedures

Prepare patient and room for biopsies

Client check-in and insurance verification

SKILLS:

  • New York State Registered Nurse License #737107
  • BLS Certified American Heart Association
  • ACLS Certified American Heart Association
  • Telemetry trained
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certified
  • SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) certified
  • ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) trained