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Susan Muindi

9a Towton Street, Redcliffe,WA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aegis Karalee
Redcliffe, WA
02.2020 - Current
  • Provided exceptional care to residents needing complex care such as airway management, extensive wound care and palliative care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all residents , providing direct care to up to 90 Residents, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of Enrolled nurses, AINs and kitchen staff.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Updated patient charts using Ecase with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Supervised and managed functions for 90 bed facility, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.

Disability Support Worker

Rise community network
Middle swan, WA
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Assisted patients with administering medications
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for 5 clients daily.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Maintained daily safety by ensuring tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce correct medication administration.
  • Consulted with coordinator to assess cases and enhance care.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Conferred with coordinator to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and all incidents.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Safely drove 4 clients to social activities and appointments.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Patient Care Assistant

Aegis karalee
Redcliffe, WA
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve care.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Trained in medication administration to improve care for residents.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.

Education

Certificate Course - Preventing Dementia

University Of Tasmania
Tasmania
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edith Cowan University
Joondalup,WA
02.2020

Diploma - Diploma in Health Science

Edith Cowan College
Joondalup,WA
02.2017

Skills

  • Patient care planning
  • Policy Development
  • Staff Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Evaluations
  • High level of autonomy

References

Nelson Kemei

Susan Muindi

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aegis Karalee
02.2020 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Aegis karalee
02.2017 - 02.2020

Disability Support Worker

Rise community network
05.2016 - 07.2020

Certificate Course - Preventing Dementia

University Of Tasmania

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edith Cowan University

Diploma - Diploma in Health Science

Edith Cowan College

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