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Caroline Kangwa

Registered Nurse
Johnson City,TN

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare Services, skilled in patient management and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Adept at infection control and committed to fostering a supportive environment for the patients and their families, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and well-being. Experienced critical thinking, utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and delivers care with compassionate.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Language

Work History

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Adhere to strict infection control protocols and provided education to patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions.
  • Provide compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Patient assessments to facilitate timely appropriate interventions and ensure patient safety.
  • Manage patients with chronic conditions.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Document patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.

Registered Nurse

Evergreen Life Services
11.2018 - Current
  • Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects.
  • Adhere to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions.
  • Provide compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and communicate promptly to the nursing supervisor or the emergency department when necessary.
  • Professional crisis management by 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.
  • Ensuring patient safety in the homes and preventing falls.

Chaplain Resident

Johnson City Medical Center - Ballad Health
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided spiritual and emotional support
  • Provided guidance and comfort during difficult times of hospitalization
  • Provided End-of-Life Support
  • Provided grief support to patients and their families during illness, trauma and loss.
  • Conducted non-denominational and interfaith services to promote diversity and inclusivity.
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to deliver holistic care
  • Participated in team meetings to help address ethical and moral issues pertaining to patients under our care

Chaplain Intern

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Supported family members during hospice care transitions, easing the emotional burden associated with end-of-life situations.
  • Enhanced the spiritual well-being of patients by providing tailored pastoral care, demonstrating respect for diverse beliefs and traditions.
  • Organized educational workshops on various religious topics to foster understanding and tolerance among hospital staff members.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by conducting regular visits and offering emotional support during difficult times.

Registered Nurse

Johnson City Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2017

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology

Milligan University
Johnson City
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Milligan University
Milligan, United States
05.2001 -

Skills

Patient management and care planning

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
09.2024 - Current

Chaplain Resident

Johnson City Medical Center - Ballad Health
06.2022 - 07.2023

Chaplain Intern

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Evergreen Life Services
11.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse

Johnson City Medical Center
05.2016 - 09.2017

Master of Divinity - Theology

Milligan University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Milligan University
05.2001 -

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