Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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Andrew Muntete
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Shannon Medical Center
Registered Nurse
05.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
11.2020 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Optimized patient outcomes by providing compassionate and culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Ministry of Defence
Registered Nurse Medical Unit
01.2015 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Cathine MacAulay Nursing SchoolNairobi Kenya
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from Critical Care Nursing
03.2019
University Overview
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training CollegeNairobi Kenya
Diploma in Registered Nursing from Nursing
12.2014
University Overview
Diploma in registered community health Nursing
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Physical assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Licensed RN
- Critical Care
- EMR Systems
Certification
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS basic life support.
- Licensed RN - Expiration 02/26/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral
11.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse Medical Unit
Ministry of Defence
01.2015 - 10.2020
Cathine MacAulay Nursing School
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma in Registered Nursing from Nursing