Open To Work
CHRISTIANA NJUME
Altru Health System
Grand Forks,USA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Important To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match
12
Years of experience
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 12+ years of diverse experience in direct patient care( 10 years as CNA, and 2+ as RN), staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with stroke and neuro specialty.
Work History
Registered Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure optimal care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient tracking.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Nursing Assistant
9 Years 9 Months- Assisted nursing staff in delivering patient care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, enhancing comfort and emotional well-being.
- Trained new nursing assistants on procedures and best practices, promoting teamwork and efficiency.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Nursing Assistant
1 Year 11 Months- I volunteered at the Apostolic Hospital Banga Bakundu (Cameroon), for six months after graduation before being hired as a full-time nursing assistant.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
B.SC - Mathematics
Certified Nursing Assistant
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care
Advanced Level Certificate
Ordinary level certificate
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Able to work well with others
Effective organization and execution of assigned tasks
Effective social skills
Attentive to details
Able and willing to learn job duties and very hard working
Nursing staff leadership
Precepting
EMR systems
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to patients in hospital environment.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Altru Health System
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living
01.2014 - 10.2023Read More
Nursing Assistant
Apostolic Hospital
10.2010 - 09.2012Read More
Government Bilingual High School
Ordinary level certificate
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Government Bilingual High School
Advanced Level Certificate
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Banga Bakundu
Associate of Applied Science from Health Care
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Northland Community and Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant
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Rasmussen University
Associate of Science from Nursing
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University of North Dakota
B.SC from Mathematics
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