Amina Muhando
Saint Louis
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over five years in diverse clinical settings, including Adult Acute Care and Pediatric Critical Care. Expert in monitoring patient conditions, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing family-centered care to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
MedSurg/Tele/PCU Float PRN RN
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Monitor individuals according to standard procedures for postoperative cardiac patients.
- Assessing a patient's behavioral and physiological status through observation and physical exams.
- Collaborated with unit nurses, physicians, and therapists to align on patient health and recovery expectations.
- Informed patients and families about diagnoses, medication regimens, and discharge protocols to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Move between different units and departments to meet staffing needs. Set priorities and adapt to changing patient and unit situations.
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
Madera
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications while providing treatments per physician orders to support patient recovery.
- Adapted to changing environments and patient needs to ensure high-quality care during assignments.
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
Milwaukee
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered patient care across diverse clinical settings in various hospitals, adapting to unique patient needs and environments.
- Administered medications and monitored patients for adverse reactions and side effects, ensuring safety and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive care.
PICU Staff Nurse
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill, high acuity patients in hospital setting.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patients' conditions, ensuring timely interventions for optimal care.
- Managed 2:1 patient assignments and prioritized patient safety and well-being.
- Advocated for pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care rounds, advocating for patients to enhance care quality and outcomes.
- Managed advanced airways including endotracheal tubes and tracheostomies in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored patient care plans, addressing complex medical needs.
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
Milwaukee
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications, treatments, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, facilitating their transition to optimal health.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients on lifestyle choices to enhance recovery and minimize symptom reoccurrence.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMAR to ensure accurate care continuity.
- Performed accurate reporting and recording of lab values with follow up medical treatment.
Heart & Vascular Staff Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored patients' aPPT/INR levels to assess anticoagulant therapy needs and identify potential medication side effects, demonstrating strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills.
- Managed patients with complex disease processes, utilizing centrally placed lines for effective medication administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections using EPIC EMAR and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing skills such as wound care dressing changes, specimen collection, titration of cardiac drips, and insertion of peripheral access lines.
- Assessed physical, psychological, and cognitive status of patients. Appropriately documented findings and reported to physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO05-2020
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Post-operative care
- Fluid management
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Patient discharge planning
- Electronic charting
- Critical Thinking
- Critical management
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
01.2026 - 04.2026
Travel Nurse
Host Healthcare
06.2025 - 01.2026
PICU Staff Nurse
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2025
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
10.2022 - 02.2023
MedSurg/Tele/PCU Float PRN RN
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Heart & Vascular Staff Nurse
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of Missouri-St. Louis