CHRISTINE MUNGAI
Richmond,TX
Summary
Dedicated, motivated and compassionate Registered Travel Nurse with 7+ years of experience working as Medical Surgical /Telemetry RN in various hospital settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Oncology
NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient’s condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administration of intravenous fluids, blood products, insulin/heparin drips and performing treatment interventions in consultation with healthcare specialists.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Ortho
Yuma Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Assessed new patients' care plans and administered prescribed medications and treatments.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Ensures patient safety related but not limited to, medications and procedures utilizing five rights of medication administration; patient
falls; pressure ulcer prevention and prevention of nosocomial infections. - Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors.
- Recorded incoming patients' vital signs and current medication details in electronic charts.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
RN, Medical-Surgical, NEURO
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
RN, Medical-Surgical
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LUBBOCK
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Christus Saint Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed caseload 6-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
LVN Floor Nurse/RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Bay Area Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate open communication and ensure all parties were informed of critical care decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patients'' conditions, progress, and care interventions for informed decision-making among healthcare professionals.
- Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01.2017
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX08.2004
Skills
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Support and education
- Intravenous therapy
- EMR / EHR
- Maintain patient safety
- Conflict resolution and Efficient/Caring Communication
- Attention to detail
- Goal orientated and performance driven
- Infection Control Measures
- Teamwork and dependability
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Texas State Board of Nursing Licensure: License # 919349
- Basic Life Support (expires: February 2026)
- ACLS certified— (expires: June 2026)
- NIHSS certification— (Certification date 09/27/2023 )
Timeline
RN Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Oncology
NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
10.2023 - 07.2024
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, Ortho
Yuma Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023
RN, Medical-Surgical, NEURO
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
07.2022 - 12.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER
12.2021 - 06.2022
RN, Medical-Surgical
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LUBBOCK
08.2021 - 11.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
Christus Saint Elizabeth Hospital Beaumont
04.2021 - 07.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
02.2019 - 04.2021
LVN Floor Nurse/RN, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Bay Area Medical Center
06.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Weatherford College
- Texas State Board of Nursing Licensure: License # 919349
- Basic Life Support (expires: February 2026)
- ACLS certified— (expires: June 2026)
- NIHSS certification— (Certification date 09/27/2023 )
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