ANGELA NYAKUNDI
Worcester
Summary
Dynamic Long-Term Care RN with extensive experience at The Reservoir Center For Health & Rehabilitation, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and critical care nursing. Skilled in medication administration and wound care, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Care RN
The Reservoir Center For Health & Rehabilitation
Marlborough
12.2023 - Current
- Assessing patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
- Responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Providing nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Maintaining accurate documentation of all patient information according to established policies and procedures.
- Observing strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills when making decisions related to patient care.
- Utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines when planning interventions for complex medical conditions
- Maintaining a patient airway,preventing complications and promoting patient comfort and rehabilitation including suctioning, tube care and education.
- Maintaining G tube latency,ensuring proper feeding and medication administration,assessing the insertion site and monitoring for complications
- providing wound care and monitoring for complications and reporting the findings to the NP.
RN Floor Nurse
Ruai Family Hospital
Nairobi
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- 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.
- Responded to medical emergencies promptly and provided life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNO
Nairobi, Kenya 11-2018
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Electronic health record
- Intravenous therapy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Communication skills
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Critical care nursing
- Catheter monitoring
- Infection control
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Cerfication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Long-Term Care RN
The Reservoir Center For Health & Rehabilitation
12.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Ruai Family Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNO
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