Angeline Mutsinze
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Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Canberra Health Services, excelling in critical thinking and compassionate patient care. Proven track record in medication administration and effective de-escalation techniques, enhancing patient safety and outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering culturally competent care and fostering strong communication with diverse populations.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of patient interactions, assessments, and interventions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Calvary Bruce Public Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning with patients, families, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and successful transition back into the community.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss complex cases collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines for better decision-making processes.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Emergency Enrolled Nurse
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections within a busy emergency department.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors in emergency settings through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Enrolled Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.4
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12-2020
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC04-2018
Skills
- IV insertion
- Condition monitoring
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Monitoring vital signs
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency nursing pediatric course
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-harm prevention
- Wound care
- Basic life support
- Peripheral IV insertion
- End-of-life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Urinary catheterization
- Diagnostic testing
- Blood transfusion
- Oxygen therapy
- IV line administration
- Teamwork
- Compassionate and caring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clinical documentation
- Clear patient communication
- Pain management
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Canberra Health Services
08.2022 - Current
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Calvary Bruce Public Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2022
Emergency Enrolled Nurse
Calvary Public Hospital Bruce
03.2020 - 02.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Mediserve Nursing Agency
07.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Canberra
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
Menzies Institute of Technology
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