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Patient Care Charge Nurse

Location:
Charlestown, MA
Posted:
July 10, 2023

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ANN

MUKUNDI

A SEASONED NURSE, OVER ** YEARS EXPERIENCE

adx7ax@r.postjobfree.com

469-***-****

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)



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