Registered Nurse Medical

WINFRED NJERU

**** ****** ***** **., ******, NC *7704

Cell: 919-***-****

******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Registered Nurse with five years of experience and dedication to providing quality patient care.

I am looking for a position in an organization with a commitment to providing holistic care to its

clients.

Licenses/ Certifications

Registered Nurse License

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CPR Certified through American Heart Association

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Skill Highlights

Psychiatric and mental health care proficiency

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Strong critical thinking skills and keen to detail

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Good Microsoft Office skills and documentation

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Ability to empathize with patients, educate and explain planned treatment

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Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

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Professional Experience

Professional Nurse at Central Regional Hospital, Butner, NC

December 2010 – Current

Perform tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of

processes and treatments. Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team with social workers,

psychiatrists, medical doctors, rehabilitation, dieticians, and psychologists to come up with

patient-focused treatment plans. Assess for change in patient behaviors, and report any changes,

such as adverse side effects of medications to the psychiatrists. Able to de-escalate angry and

sometimes aggressive patients by applying therapeutic techniques. Maintain a safe environment

for both patients and staff. Delegate and supervise patient care delivery by the Healthcare

Technicians, LPNs and other RNs when given a charge nurse assignment. Identify and

implement nursing, medical and psychiatric interventions. Medication administration (PO, IM),

accuchecks, and lab work. Accurately documenting all elements of nursing assessment,

treatments, patient teaching, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Restrictive

interventions including restraints, seclusion and manual holds while ensuring patient’s safety.

Registered Nurse at Uni-Health Post-Acute Care of Durham

August 2010 – December 2010

Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Assisted

patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Performed wound care, utilized wound vacs,

managed pain, inserted catheters, suctioning, trach care, lab draws, IV medication, medication

administration, tube feedings. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care

through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift. Accurately

documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions

and follow-up care. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Tested

glucose and administered injections.

Certified Nursing Assistant II, Duke University Hospital

October 2007 – July 2010

Assisted patients with the activities of daily living. Took and charted vital signs and glucose

checks. Tube feedings and wound dressing changes. Reported any changes on patients to care

charge nurses. Inserted and removed foley catheters.

Med Tech Supervisor, Carolina Meadows Assisted Living

August 2005 – December 2007

Worked with other team leaders to meet schedules and achieve client-defined needs. Supervised

eight staff members. Delegated responsibilities and assignments to staff members. Documented

employee performance. Transcribed doctor’s orders on the MAR’s. Ensured there was ample

supplies of medicine and medical supplies.

Education and Training

Bachelors Science in Nursing 2014

Winston Salem State University, Winston Salem, NC

Associates Degree in Nursing 2010

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

Certified Nursing Assistant 2004

Durham Technical Community College, Durham, NC

Reference

Brenda Anderson - Supervisor

Tel: 919-***-****

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