DIANAH MUCHILWA
LICENCED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Forney,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Correctional Nurse delivers patient care in youth and adult detention facilities. Determined individual with background assessing chronic and acute conditions, mental health and drug-induced conditions. Provides exceptional care and support to improve overall health and wellness of inmates. Polished Correctional Nurse promoting over 7 years of expertise treating offenders in juvenile facilities. Knowledgeable in disease management and illicit drug side effects. Successfully manages facility dispensary and clinic for 350 inmates. Smart Correctional Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and emotional support to patients in prisons. Highly astute with skills in assessing acute and chronic conditions. Known for successfully handling traumatic situations. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
Dallas, TX
10.2017 - Current
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
LVN Floor Nurse
Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Plano, TX
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
Concorde Career Institute
Dallas, TX 01.2016 - 05.2017
Skills
Medication Administration
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Correctional Nurse
Parkland Health And Hospital Systems
10.2017 - Current
LVN Floor Nurse
Prestonwood Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
05.2017 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - LVN
Concorde Career Institute
01.2016 - 05.2017