Chipasha Lwao
Champaign,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Palm Terrace of Mattoon, and Teamworkers, Tutera Group, excelling in patient advocacy and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective education and crisis intervention. Skilled in medication administration and fostering teamwork, contributing to a culture of safety and quality improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palm Terrace of Mattoon
Mattoon, IL
06.2004 - 09.2025
- Administer patient care, ensuring comfort and safety through effective monitoring techniques.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on health management strategies and medication adherence.
- Utilize electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments.
- Assess patient conditions, identifying changes that require immediate intervention or adjustment in care plans.
- Mentor junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional development.
- Advocate for patients' needs within healthcare team, ensuring holistic approach to treatment and support services.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL08.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palm Terrace of Mattoon
06.2004 - 09.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Lakeland College