ANN
MUKUNDI
A SEASONED NURSE, OVER ** YEARS EXPERIENCE
adx7ax@r.postjobfree.com
Frisco, Texas 75033
SUMMARY
Hardworking and reliable lvn with strong ability to communicate effectively and Offering Quality care, Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
SKILLS
Strong work ethics
Good time management
Handle pressure
Adaptability
Problem solving and collaboration
EXPERIENCE
CHARGE NURSE 04/2022 to Current
Shiftkey - Dallas, TX
Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment.
Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
CHARGE NURSE 04/2021 to 03/2022
Krucial staffing - Carrizo Springs, TX
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect Minors and staff from infection.
Assisted physicians with examinations and Minors scans during diagnostic processes.
Charted changes in Minors conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to Minors
Managed Minors hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LVN FLOOR NURSE 01/2020 to 03/2021
Traymore nursing Rehab - Dallas, TX
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
LPN CHARGE NURSE 01/2018 to 03/2020
Carrara nursing - Plano, TX
Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention
Delivered high level of care to every patient
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
MDS COORDINATOR 04/2019 to 12/2019
Belterra Mckinney - Texas
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations
Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE 02/2019 to 09/2019
Brentwood nursing - Dallas, Texas
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Delivered high level of care to every patient
Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
DOUBLE WEEKEND NURSE 05/2015 to 01/2018
Praire Estate - Frisco, Texas
Double Weekends
Ddressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Dministered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
CHARGE NURSE 11/2012 to 04/2016
Signature pointe - lake Dallas, TX
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians
Provided continuous assessment of patients in skilled&rehab unit from admission to discharge
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
LVN FLOOR NURSE 01/2010 to 10/2012
Treemont - Dallas, TX
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and wound culture testing
Ssisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Hecked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Penn Valley Community College - Kansas City, MO
Associate of Science
Nursing LPN, 07/2008
Nairobi University - Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor of Arts
Education, 05/2002
Mary Leakey Girls High School Nairobi - Kenya
High School Diploma
12/1998
CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid/CPR
Intravenous Therapy
Minimum Data set( MDS/RAI)