Youssef Abouleila
Lockport
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience in medical, surgical, critical care, and emergency settings, specializing in neuro-intensive environments. Expertise in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and the implementation of complex care plans ensures optimal patient stabilization and recovery. Proven ability to foster team cohesion and enhance patient safety through excellent collaboration and adaptability to evolving healthcare needs. Commitment to delivering high-quality results is complemented by strong communication skills that facilitate effective interactions with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Resurrection
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Genesys Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Flint, MI12-2020
Skills
- Proactive health management
- Clinical assessment
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient treatment planning
- Effective patient communication
- Patient Care Oversight
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient care consultation
- Strategic decision making
- Patient health tracking
- Detail-oriented approach
- Analytical reasoning
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Ascension Resurrection
08.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
10.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Ascension Genesys Hospital
12.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Drip management
Heparin drip
Nitro drip
Cardizem drip
Amiodarone drip
Blood Administration
Insulin drip