BETTY N. SSENTONGO
Aveanna Heathcare
LUBBOCK,TX
16
years of professional experience
Registered nurse with extensive experience and skills in professional patient direct care, assessments to meet set patient goals, and coordination of care until patient discharge. Compassionate and dedicated to achieving desired clinical outcomes in a timely manner for both inpatient and home care settings.
Work History
Registered Nurse
8 Years 11 Months- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining strict compliance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and families to support consistent plan of care execution.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and updated individualized care plans for complex home health needs.
- Documented clinical observations, interventions, and patient responses accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated caregivers on medication schedules, symptom monitoring, and home safety practices.
- Trained and supported nursing staff on tracheostomy, ventilator, and specialized pediatric care procedures.
- Monitored patient status closely, identified changes early, and escalated concerns to appropriate clinical providers.
- Maintained infection control standards and delivered compassionate bedside care in home-based clinical settings.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
3 Years 10 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
2 Years 6 Months- 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
- Honoree of Betty Nakasagga
Associate of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessments
Direct patient care
Patient evaluation
Infection control measures
Seizure management
Patient education and counseling
Chronic disease management
Seizure management
Clinical judgment
Complex problem solving
Complex Problem-solving
Chronic disease care
Seizure management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
11.2017 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
City Psych Inc
02.2013 - 12.2016Read More
Registered Nurse
Glenridge Nursing Care Center
06.2010 - 12.2012Read More
Bunker Hill Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Makerere University
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
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