Charlotte Mba
1270 Jones Trl, Lewisville ,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medical City of Plano, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective infection control measures and strong clinical judgment. Committed to delivering personalized care and fostering positive patient relationships in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical City Of Plano
Plano, TX
12.2022 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Assisted with wound care management and infection control procedures, ensuring patient safety.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare streams
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- 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.
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Registered Nurse
Home Health Companions
Dallas, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- 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
Master of Science - Public Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Biaka University of Buea
Cameroon 12.2019
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Strong clinical judgment
Patient education and counseling
Infection control measures
Patient and family advocacy
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
IV setup
Intravenous therapy
Professional bedside manner
Telemetry monitoring
Licensed RN
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Critical care
Tracheostomy care
Lab result interpretation
Performing ekgs
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Emergency response
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
ADL assistance
Chest pain management
Acute care expertise
Geriatric nursing
Removing sutures
Palliative care awareness
Mental health nursing
Seizure management
Home health care
Certification
BLS
Tele strips certification
CPR
STROKE
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care
08.2024 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse
Home Health Companions
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical City Of Plano
12.2022 - 06.2026
Master of Science - Public Health
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Biaka University of Buea