SAFA AZAT
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at Arizona College of Nursing with an anticipated graduation in December 2026. Dean's List student with leadership experience as Treasurer of the Student Nurses Association of Arizona and a strong commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Clinical experience includes Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, NICU, PICU, pediatric medical-surgical, adult medical-surgical, behavioral health, rehabilitation, community health, and long-term care. Fluent in English and Arabic, allowing effective communication with diverse patient populations. Seeking a New Graduate RN position in Labor & Delivery where I can provide safe, family-centered care while continuing to grow as a professional nurse.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Labor & Delivery | Mother-Baby | Postpartum
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
- Assisted with comprehensive maternal, fetal, postpartum, and newborn assessments under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Observed and participated in the care of laboring patients throughout the labor and birth process.
- Observed vaginal deliveries and cesarean births while gaining experience in obstetric nursing care.
- Assisted with postpartum recovery, including fundal assessments, lochia assessment, pain assessment, and maternal vital signs.
- Performed newborn assessments, measurements, vital signs, and newborn safety practices.
- Assisted with breastfeeding education, skin-to-skin care, and family-centered bonding.
- Participated in fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation with the healthcare team.
- Assisted with medication administration, Foley catheter care, patient education, and electronic documentation under RN supervision.
- Collaborated with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, evidence-based maternal and newborn care.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) | Pediatric Medical-Surgical
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
- Assisted with the care of neonatal and pediatric patients experiencing a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed age-appropriate assessments and monitored patient status under RN supervision.
- Assisted with medication administration, developmental care, and patient monitoring.
- Supported family-centered care by educating and communicating with patients and caregivers.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide compassionate pediatric nursing care.
Adult Medical-Surgical
Banner – University Medical Center
- Performed comprehensive head-to-toe and focused physical assessments.
- Assisted with medication administration, wound care, and activities of daily living.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported significant changes to supervising nurses.
- Participated in patient education and discharge planning.
- Documented patient care using the electronic health record.
Adult Medical-Surgical
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
- Assisted in providing evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients.
- Performed physical assessments, medication administration, and patient education under RN supervision.
- Promoted patient safety through infection prevention and quality nursing care.
Adult Medical-Surgical
Oro Valley Hospital
Oro Valley, Arizona
- Assisted with direct patient care while providing compassionate, individualized nursing care.
- Performed physical assessments, medication administration, and routine nursing interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes.
Behavioral Health
Banner – University Medical Center South
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to establish trust and maintain professional patient relationships.
- Assisted with mental status assessments and patient observation.
- Promoted a safe therapeutic environment while collaborating with the behavioral health team.
- Participated in patient education and discharge planning activities.
Rehabilitation | Community Health
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
- Assisted patients recovering from illness, injury, stroke, and neurological conditions.
- Encouraged patient independence through mobility assistance and rehabilitation-focused nursing care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary discharge planning and patient education.
Long-Term Care
La Cañada Care Center
- Assisted in providing compassionate nursing care to geriatric residents.
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, and activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care for residents.
Volunteer
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - 2023
- Assisted in patient intake and triage processes, ensuring smooth operations within the emergency department.
- Supported healthcare professionals by preparing examination rooms and organizing medical supplies efficiently.
- Engaged with patients to provide comfort and assistance, enhancing overall patient experience during their visit.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to streamline communication between departments, improving workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer activities and patient interactions to support hospital reporting requirements.
Volunteer
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
2019 - 2021
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Tucson, Arizona12-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
- Focused physical assessments
- Maternal assessments
- Newborn assessments
- Pediatric assessments
- Mental status assessments
- Pain assessments
- Medication Administration
- Oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, inhaled, and rectal medications
- Peripheral IV medication administration
- IV push and intermittent IV piggyback medications
- Medication calculations and safe medication administration practices
- Clinical Procedures
- Peripheral IV insertion and removal
- Venipuncture
- Foley catheter insertion and care
- Straight catheterization
- Nasogastric tube insertion, care, and removal
- Enteral feeding
- Oxygen administration
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Wound care and sterile dressing changes
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Infection prevention and sterile technique
- Maternal & Newborn
- Labor support
- Fetal heart rate monitoring
- Postpartum recovery
- Fundal assessment
- Lochia assessment
- Breastfeeding support
- Skin-to-skin care
- Newborn safety
- Family-centered care
- Professional Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Electronic health record documentation
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Prioritization
Affiliations
- Student Nurses Association of Arizona
- Treasurer
Certification
- American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Valid through October 2026.
LANGUAGES
English — Fluent
Arabic — Fluent
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Student Nurses Association of Arizona
- Treasurer
- Manage chapter financial records and budgeting.
- Collaborate with faculty advisors and student officers to support organizational goals.
- Assist in planning chapter meetings, professional development activities, and student engagement initiatives.
Timeline
Volunteer
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
01.2022 - 2023
Long-Term Care
La Cañada Care Center
Rehabilitation | Community Health
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Behavioral Health
Banner – University Medical Center South
Adult Medical-Surgical
Oro Valley Hospital
Adult Medical-Surgical
Tucson Medical Center
Adult Medical-Surgical
Banner – University Medical Center
Labor & Delivery | Mother-Baby | Postpartum
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) | Pediatric Medical-Surgical
Tucson Medical Center
Volunteer
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
2019 - 2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing