Charles Nyamweya
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacobi Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced the nursing team''s effectiveness by providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses and students.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Reduced complications from medical procedures by skillfully monitoring vital signs, promptly identifying issues, and taking corrective action as needed.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated effective discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients.
Agency Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
BronxCare Health System
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Enhanced the nursing team''s effectiveness by providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses and students.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Agency Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
NYHHC/Harlem Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced the nursing team''s effectiveness by providing ongoing support, guidance, and mentorship to new nurses and students.
- Administered medications accurately according to physician orders, reducing medication errors significantly.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while maintaining adherence to legal requirements and ethical nursing practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
The Bronx, NY12.2020
Skills
- Routine Examinations
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Wound Care
- Acute care expertise
Timeline
Agency Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacobi Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Agency Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
BronxCare Health System
09.2022 - 10.2023
Agency Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
NYHHC/Harlem Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College
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