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Basil Ndum

8 Bonin Dr, Haverhill,MA

Summary

Professional registered nurse with robust experience in behavioral health care, specializing in travel assignments. Adept at patient assessment, crisis intervention, and personalized care plans. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing environments, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for excellent communication, empathy, and reliability in high-stress situations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and community resources to promote informed decisionmaking.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty Home Care Services, Inc.
05.2023 - Current
  • Private Duty nurse
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Critical care
  • Trach/vent/G-tube care

Registered Nurse (RN)

ShiftKey Medical Staffing
03.2021 - Current
  • Staff Nurse
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Registered Nurse (RN)

CareGivers Home Care
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Medical Surgical home interventions
  • Homecare visit
  • Wound care
  • Etc
  • Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by collaborating with discharge planners and healthcare professionals.
  • Educated patients on self-care strategies, such as medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, empowering them to take control of their health.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Dominion Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Therapeutic restraint
  • Seclusion
  • IM medication
  • Other medications administration
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Psych/Mental health
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Medstar Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Therapy restraint
  • Seclusion
  • IM medication
  • Other medications administration
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Psych/Mental Health
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Centurion Health/ Patuxent prison
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Therapy restraint
  • Seclusion
  • IM medication
  • Other medications administration
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Psych/ Mental Health
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Education

BSN in Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
05.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida College of Health Science
Tampa, FL
10.2018

Associate of Science - General Studies

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
03.2017

Skills

  • Substance abuse nursing
  • Home care
  • Hospital Experience
  • Medical Surgical nursing
  • Immunizations
  • Long term care
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Mental health evaluation
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Behavior modification
  • Patient counseling
  • Discharge planning
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Holistic care approach
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Suicide prevention
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Hospice Care
  • Supervising Experience
  • Behavioral health hospital experience

Certification

  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Compact State Nurse License
  • AED Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty Home Care Services, Inc.
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

CareGivers Home Care
04.2023 - 10.2023

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Dominion Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2023

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Medstar Hospital
05.2021 - 06.2022

Registered Nurse (RN)

ShiftKey Medical Staffing
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse (RN)

Centurion Health/ Patuxent prison
03.2019 - 03.2021

BSN in Nursing - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida College of Health Science

Associate of Science - General Studies

Prince George's Community College
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