Rebecca Kitayimbwa
Methuen
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with a strong clinical background, exceptional interpersonal skills, and technical expertise. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality care while prioritizing efficiency. Dedicated leader focused on optimizing patient outcomes through quality-focused practices and efficient operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Triage Nurse
Wellpath
08.2021 - Current
- Obtaining case history and gathering triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Completing urgent or routine referrals to medical and mental health personnel for patients not requiring immediate services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Providing physicians, NP & PAs with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
- Initiating detox protocols for patients with substance use disorders.
- Responding to medical emergencies in the facility.
- Delivering orientation and training of newly hired clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
Clinical Manager
Royal Comfort Home Care
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervised RNs, LPNs, Home health aides and provided periodic performance evaluations
- Participated in agency’s quality assurance, performance improvement projects
- Providing orientation for newly hired nurses and ongoing training of staff nurses
- Enforced compliance with state and federal home healthcare regulations including medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA
- Assessed and admitted patients to home care services.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
Case Manager
Avenue Home Care Services
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Assessed new patients for admission to home care agency
- Performed patient assessment on each visit
- Supervised LPNs and Home Health aides
- Liaised with doctors and other healthcare providers regarding patient care
- Educated patients on disease process, medications and safety
Case Manager
VNA of Greater Lowell
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Admitted patients to home care services for skilled nursing and other displines
- Discharged patients after goals were met
- Supervised LPNs and HHAs
- Assessed patients and reported changes in condition to physicians
- Monitored, evaluated, and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals
Charge Nurse
Mary Immaculate Nursing Home
09.2008 - 05.2015
- Admitted patients to rehabilitation and long term units
- Discharged Patients to communities after rehabilitation
- Administered oral, IV, IM, SQ medications as ordered
- Administered enteral feedings
- Provided wound care including wound Vacs
- Assessed patients and updated physicians on patients' condition
- Reported changes in patients’ condition, critical and abnormal patient labs to physicians
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MABachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-2022
Skills
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Prioritization and Triage Expertise
- Thorough Patient Assessment
- Vaccine Administration
- Emergency response
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Triage Nurse
Wellpath
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Manager
Royal Comfort Home Care
10.2016 - 03.2021
Case Manager
Avenue Home Care Services
06.2014 - 10.2016
Case Manager
VNA of Greater Lowell
05.2013 - 05.2015
Charge Nurse
Mary Immaculate Nursing Home
09.2008 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Wachusett Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
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