Tala Nehme

Experience

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  Shifa Community Clinic

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  · Took patient vitals· Communicated with patients about their chronic health problems and worked with them to set healthy lifestyle goals (Health Education)· Interpreted for Arabic and French-speaking patients to communicate with health care providers· Health Education Committee member: worked on different projects to health educate our patients and the community about common health problems and to promote a healthy lifestyle· Healthy Breast Program Co-Lead: promoted cancer awareness and prevention, and applied to grants for free mammography events for the community· Mental Health Committee member: looked for and made resources to help battle the stigma of mental health issues in our patient population communities Show less

  • Vice President of the Undergraduate Board

    May 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Clinic Monitor, Board Member

    May 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Undergraduate Volunteer

    May 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Preceptor Coordinator

    May 2016 - Jun 2017
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  Piedmont Gardens

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  Provided direct care for stroke, dementia, hospice, and post-surgery rehab patients.Identified resident's needs and preferences through verbal and nonverbal communication, while encouraging their autonomy in decision making, and promoting their rights

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  UNMC College of Nursing

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Accelerated Nursing Student

  Preceptorship - Medical ICU, Nebraska Medical Center(NOV 2021 - DEC 2021)- Provided direct patient care to a variety of critically ill patients both acutely and long-term.- Identified and implemented patient-centered nursing interventions.- Adapted quickly to acute changes, titrate drips and oxygen settings accordingly, manage ventilator support and trach care, and educate patients and families while providing support.Student Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU, Nebraska Medical Center(AUG 2021 - OCT 2021)- Provided care for patients fresh from surgery, patients on ECMO, impellas, VADs, and IABPs, as well as post-code patients. - Managed several drips and cardiovascular support machines, as well as learned time-management and prioritization skills.Student Nurse - Clinical Rotations(FEB 2021 - AUG 2021)- Solid Organ Transplant Unit, Nebraska Medical Center- Heart and Vascular Unit, Nebraska Medical Center- Oncology Progressive Care Unit, Nebraska Medical Center- VA Mental Health, Omaha VA Medical Center- Population Health, Heartland Intergenerational Center- Med-Surg, Nebraska Medical Center- Outpatient Infusion Center, Nebraska Medical Center Show less