Blessed Makamba
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Aya, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proficient in medication administration and infection control, I successfully implemented evidence-based interventions, leading to a significant reduction in hospital-acquired infections. Committed to fostering professional growth in junior nurses while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya
Albuquerque, NM
05.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options for improved compliance.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and ensuring high standards of care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and enhanced patient satisfaction scores.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Diplom in Nursing - Nursing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton,UK04.2000
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Infection control measures
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Care planning
Patient management
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Patient care planning
Patient evaluation
Telemetry monitoring
Family education
Taking vitals
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Collecting vitals
Tracheostomy care
Precepting
Patient discharge
Lab result interpretation
Team coordination
EMR systems
Performing ekgs
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Intake and discharge
Emergency response
Maintaining privacy
Relationship building
Vaccine administration
Chart updating
Diabetes management
EMR / EHR
Medical assessment
ADL assistance
Personal care needs
Diabetes and nutrition education
Chest pain management
Emotional awareness
Data collection
HIPAA education
Administering immunizations
Cardiac care
Mobility assistance
Feeding assistance
At-risk patient care
Medical evaluation
Accomplishments
Received Nurse Excellence Award nomination
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya
05.2025 - Current
Diplom in Nursing - Nursing
University of Wolverhampton