Patient Care Mental Health

Location:

Herndon, VA

Posted:

May 02, 2025

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Felix Mulama Mbalasi-USRN

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PERSONAL SUMMARY

Experienced in delivering comprehensive patient centered care and managing complex clinical situations with calm efficiency. Regularly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in maintaining accurate medical records and providing compassionate support to patients and families.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medical -Surgical Nursing officer, 01/2018 -01/31/2025. Kapsabet Level 5 Hospital

Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

Manage wound care for patients, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.

Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.

Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.

Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.

Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.

Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.

Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.

Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.

Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.

Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilize patients for additional treatments.

Maintained accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to data protection regulations.

Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.

multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.

Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.

Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.

Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.

Operated medical equipment skillfully, ensuring accurate monitoring and support for patients.

Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.

Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximizing nursing capabilities and competence.

Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest. SKILLS

Infection and Prevention Control

(IPC)

Patient education

Critical care

Wound dressing and care

Emergency medicine

Medical record documentation

Healthcare service improvement

CERTIFICATIONS

AND LICENSES

USRN-VIRGINIA (000*******).

Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of

Kenya, Active

American College of Health

Executives, Active

Health System Management

Association of Kenya, Active

EDUCATION/LICENS

Master of Business Administration:

Health Management, 08/2021

University of Zambian - Lusaka,

Zambia

Master: Community Health and

Development, 12/2017

Great Lakes University of Kisumu -

Kisumu, Kenya

Post Graduate Diploma: Health Care

Management, 12/2009

Kenya Institute of Management -

Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Nursing Science, 12/2005

Nairobi University - Nairobi, Kenya

Registered Nurse

Nursing Council of Kenya

Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.

Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress.

Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.

Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses.

Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.

Cases handled.

Stroke (CVA or TIA).

Seizures.

Exacerbation of delirium or dementia.

Acute kidney injury (AKI).

Chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Urinary tract infections.

Appendicectomy.

Cholecystectomy.

Bowel resections.

Hernia repair.

Procedures and equipment handled.

ECG (electrocardiogram).

Cardiac telemetry monitoring.

Urine, stool specimen collection.

Sputum culture collection.

Wound culture collection.

Basic Life Support (CPR).

Code blue response (cardiac/respiratory arrest).

Rapid response activation.

Seizure management.

Airway management (assisting until ICU or ER arrives). HIV County Program Coordinator, 01/2012 - 02/2017

Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International - Kericho, Kenya

An organization that implements the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief programme in four counties of Kenya (Kericho, Bomet, Narok, and Nandi).

Responsible for coordinating comprehensive HIV care services in Nandi County. The key roles include strengthening the health systems by designing strategies in HIV prevention services.

HIV testing, PMTCT services, care and treatment, and overall health system strengthening.

Designs county comprehensive HIV/AIDS systems.

Team leader to the programme staff in the county.

Developing county HIV work plans.

Supporting the implementation of the HIV county work plans.

Monitoring and evaluating county work plans, deliverables, targets, and objectives.

Strengthening the county and programme partnership.

Representing the organisation in county functions.

Designing strategies, activities, and interventions to sustain programme performance momentum.

Implementing HIV quality improvement activities.

Developed a system for the timely reporting of data. Medical -Surgical Nursing officer, 02/2007 - 12/2011 Nairobi Hospital - Nairobi, KENYA

Delivered patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals in their healthcare.

Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress to ensure continuity of care.

Managed wound care for patients, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.

Collaborated with physicians to execute medical procedures, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort.

Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored effects to guarantee optimal care.

Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, adjusting care plans in response to changing health statuses.

Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidences of hospital-acquired infections.

Educated patients and family members on disease prevention and healthy habits through practical demonstrations to reinforce learning.

Responded swiftly to emergency care situations, stabilizing patients and delivering critical interventions.

Evaluated nursing practices within the unit, recommending innovations to enhance patient care quality.

Assisted in surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile conditions.

Coordinated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing recovery outcomes.

Conducted initial patient assessments to identify care necessities and prioritize treatment.

Established safe and hygienic working environments by developing and implementing nursing H&S, risk management and operational policies.

Supervised daily operations of the nursing unit, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

Facilitated patient discharge planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for seamless transitions.

Oversaw nursing staff activities, directing individual and team efforts to achieve treatment goals.

Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, securing personalized care approaches.

Advised patients about individual medical conditions, treatment plans and estimated recovery durations to assist families or friends with patient care and decision-making.