Caroline Mulwa
Olathe,KS
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Santa Marta Retirement Community
Olathe, KS
07.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from long-term care facilities.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the physician.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds, and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Olathe, KS
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Retirement Community
Olathe, KS
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Catheter Care
- Breathing Treatments
Certification
CPR Certificate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
References
- Angela Thomas - Nurse Cell 816 813 4195
- David Kimani weekend supervisor - Cell 316 251-2548
- Brittney Pitcher - Nurse Cell 913 286-3746
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Santa Marta Retirement Community
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Evergreen Retirement Community
07.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2019 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
CPR Certificate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
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