Andrew Ngira
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dedicated Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with exceptional background of performance with over four decades of diverse medical experience. Experienced as a general practice physician with a specialty in Radiology, Radio diagnostics. Experienced in general surgery, psychiatric nursing, and long term rehabilitative residential care. Proven ability to assess, diagnose, evaluate, and plan optimal course of treatment, while implementing evidence-based knowledge for patients of all ages and demographics. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Family Practice while driving innovation.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heritage Manor Of Mandeville
Slidell, LA
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated individualized nursing care plans for each patient.
- Developed relationships with patients to ensure they received the highest quality of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up appointments and assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions according to established protocols.
- Facilitated referrals for specialized services such as physical therapy or hospice care when needed.
- Provided education and counseling on health promotion, risk reduction strategies, disease prevention and self-care techniques to patients and their families.
- Implemented interventions based on evidence-based practice guidelines while working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Registered Nurse
Greenbriar Community Care Center
Slidell, LA
03.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Coordinated and evaluated interdisciplinary care for patients.
Registered Nurse
Coalinga State Hospital
Coalinga, CA
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Provided education to patients including offenders with mental health disorders and sexually violent predators in hospital units of 46 to 50 patients and monitored effectiveness of medical and psychiatric medications.
- Partnered with patients and Treatment Team in developing focused goals, objectives, and interventions supporting goal achievement and recovery.
- Performed medical and psychiatric nursing assessment and intervention.
- Implemented diagnostic and therapeutic regimens prescribed by physicians and monitored outcomes of these regimens.
- Managed, developed, and utilized therapeutic potential in milieu on a twenty-four-hour basis to support treatment and rehabilitation consistent with Treatment Team.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum III
Adventist Health Medical Office
Lemoore, CA
11.2018 - 12.2019
- With Dr. Ivy Mulinge, MD
- 180 hours.
- Provided advanced nursing and healthcare management of children and adolescents in primary care extended to developmental, physiological, pathological, and psychological changes relative to health maintenance, acute and chronic illnesses, and developmental transitions within family context.
- Assessed and provided education to parents on child development and bone pain related to growth spurts.
- Designated radiological and ultrasound exams appropriate to child's age and diagnostic such as hip dysplasia, hernias, or respiratory infections, and implemented throat swabs for lab examination.
- Assessed 10 to 15 patients daily and calculated pediatric medication dosage, nutritional needs and scheduled appropriate immunizations.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum IV
Adventist Health Medical Office
Lemoore, CA
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Primary Care,
- With Elizabeth Joyce, FNP-BC.
- 180 hours.
- Provided in depth care of patients with alterations in adult health in non-acute, community-office- outpatient clinic settings with focus upon evidenced based practice and nursing process.
- Underscored diverse clinical experiences including practice with specialty practices in addition to primary care focus including patients with chronic kidney disease, bones, and joint diseases, and annual diabetic neurological, vision, and podiatric exams.
- Assessed 10 to 15 patients daily and provided annual physical examinations, general wellness exams, and medication management exams.
- Performed school sports physical examination and assessment of patient post-physical injury including but not limited to head concussion and joint injuries.
- Selected and evaluated MRI of knees after sports injuries.
- Collaborated with treatment team in interpretation of results of CT scan and MRI and educated patient on results of respective studies.
- Suggested different exams as recommended by USPSTF at all ages and demographics.
- Assessed children with autism or other developmental delays.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Practicum II
Adventist Health Medical Office
Hanford, CA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- With Linda Combs, FNP-C
- 180 hours.
- Managed primary health care of women from menarche to senescence.
- Identified normal physiologic alterations associated with reproductive health with emphasis on health promotion.
- Performed annual gynecological examinations, diagnostic examinations, breast examinations and pap smears.
- Provided health education to patients about STD counseling, contraception, and to those experiencing intimate partner violence, and infertility.
- Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients.
- Reviewed patient's medical history and laboratory data for abnormalities and completeness and delivered informed follow-up.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum I
West Hills Medical Group.
Coalinga, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Family Health - Adults & Gerontology.
- With Dr. Paul Griffin, MD
- 180 hours
- provided in depth care of patients with alterations in adult health in non-acute, community-office, outpatient clinic setting with focus upon evidenced based practice and nursing process.
- Conducted patient and family interviews to determine appropriate differential diagnosis, treatment management, and plan of care for acute and chronic diseases including patients with Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, and multiple sclerosis.
- Assessed 10 patients daily and indicated to my Preceptor studies or referrals to be ordered for men and women wellness, and patients with acute or chronic diseases including but not limited to anemia, hepatitis, kidney disease, and diabetes.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
West Hills Medical Group
Coalinga, CA
04.2018 - 06.2018
- 60 hours.
- Developed thorough understanding of client's health status to determine appropriate and effective health care strategies that embrace health promotion and illness prevention across life span.
- Performed patient/family interviews considering diverse community in Coalinga, CA.
- Assessed 8 to 10 patients daily.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD, and pneumonia.
- Proposed to my Preceptor blood work, radiologic studies such as X-rays, CT scan or MRI appropriate to patients, or referrals to psychologist, social worker, physical therapist, or medical specialist as indicated.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
Redlands, CA
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Provided direct and bedside healthcare, treatment, clinical documentation and teaching to 108 subacute residents and long-term care patients.
- Promoted and maintained good public relations on behalf of facility by performing functions and responsibilities of Assistant Director of Nursing Services or Director of Nursing Services in his or her absence and notified Administrator and/or Director of Nursing Services of any serious situation requiring administrative direction.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Physician, Radiologist
King Faisal Hospital
Kigali, Rwanda
01.1991 - 04.1994
- Practiced general diagnostic and interventional radiology and ultrasounds applied to children and adults including obstetrics and gynecology.
- Reviewed results from CT scans, MRI imaging and x-rays to determine diagnoses and provide second opinions to other physicians.
Physician
Hospital Center of Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda
01.1983 - 09.1986
- Practiced general diagnostic and interventional radiology and ultrasounds applied to children and adults including obstetrics and gynecology.
- Practiced general surgery, provided medical care, and performed general diagnostic radiology and ultrasounds for children and adults including obstetrics and gynecology.
- Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.
- Diagnosed and treated diseases and disorders affecting different body structures and systems.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse
South University
Savannah, GA03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2005
M.D. - Radiology
Université Libre De Bruxelles
Bruxelles10.1990
M.D. - Medical School
National University of Rwanda, Medical School
Butare10.1980
Skills
- Medical screening
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient monitoring
- Flow sheet charting
- Health care consultation
- Medication and IV administration
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Family and patient support
- Infectious disease control
- Immunization skills
- X-Rays/MRI/CT Scan reading
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana, License number 218580. Expires 01/31/2026
- Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana, License number 218580. Expires 01/31/2026
- AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. License number F07191632. Expires 07/23/2029
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Expiration 09/2025
- NPI number 1669015616
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heritage Manor Of Mandeville
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Greenbriar Community Care Center
03.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum IV
Adventist Health Medical Office
01.2019 - 03.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum III
Adventist Health Medical Office
11.2018 - 12.2019
Family Nurse Practitioner, Practicum II
Adventist Health Medical Office
08.2018 - 10.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Practicum I
West Hills Medical Group.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
West Hills Medical Group
04.2018 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Coalinga State Hospital
09.2013 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
01.2005 - 12.2012
Physician, Radiologist
King Faisal Hospital
01.1991 - 04.1994
Physician
Hospital Center of Kigali
01.1983 - 09.1986
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Excelsior College
M.D. - Radiology
Université Libre De Bruxelles
M.D. - Medical School
National University of Rwanda, Medical School
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