Elisa Uwitonze
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Skilled at remaining calm under pressure and adeptly handling difficult patients and high-stress situations. Known for consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and a commitment to excellent customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Phelps Health Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Followed established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, critical lab notification, to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment. Performed such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety. Maintained and cared for central lines and prevented surgical site infections per policy.
- Provided quality nursing care including administration of medications, nursing intervention, and patient and family teaching. Performed initial and ongoing assessments in all aspects of patient care to monitor patient status, improve quality, enhance patient safety, and to provide accurate information to health care team members.
- Utilized an assigned personal computer to document all patient care activities, coordinate patient scheduling for physicians, and prepare patient care notes and instructional materials. Utilized electronic health records system for documentation of quality monitoring items to comply with established quality measures and support clinical decision making.
LPN/RN
ShiftKey LLC
03.2021 - 08.2024
- I worked in various settings throughout the state of Missouri
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, facilitating their transition into professional practice and fostering clinical competence.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Katy
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Observe changes in patient conditions and promptly communicated this information to supervising RN and other medical professionals
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care techniques and providing adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Assisted patients with Activities of daily leaving
- Administered medications by intramuscular, topical, and subcutaneous routes
- Monitored vital signs, symptoms, and general condition for proper patient care
- Admission, discharge, and transfer of residents
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatments
Urgent Care Nurse
Baylor Scot and White Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining the check-in process and optimizing nurse scheduling.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Assisted physicians in performing minor surgical procedures, providing needed support during critical moments.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
- Coordinated discharge planning with case managers to ensure a seamless transition from urgent care to home or outpatient services.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
RN-BSM -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2024
LPN-RN - Completed Registered Nurse
Texas County Technical College
Houston, MO03.2023
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Calor and Claudia Certified Nursing Assistant School
Midvale, UT01.2013
High School diploma -
Hunter High School
West Valley City, UT01.2011
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharge
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Vaccine administration
- Physical assessments
- Care plan development
- Patient and family advocacy
- Appointment scheduling
- Orienting new hires
- Routing phone calls
- Administering medications
- Collecting samples for labs
- Collaborative teamwork
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Certified Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Compact
- Bachelors Of Health Science in Nursing, Compact
References
- Coleen Brown, (520)306-0705, colleenbro-92@gmail.com, Co-worker
- Susan Muigai, (832)774-1404, susan_muigai@yahoo.com, Supervisor
- Cleopatra Obeng, (573)937-1122, courthooks07@gmail.com, Co-worker
Timeline
RN
Phelps Health Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
LPN/RN
ShiftKey LLC
03.2021 - 08.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Katy
11.2019 - 07.2021
Urgent Care Nurse
Baylor Scot and White Hospital
08.2017 - 11.2019
LPN-RN - Completed Registered Nurse
Texas County Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification -
Calor and Claudia Certified Nursing Assistant School
High School diploma -
Hunter High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Certified Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Licensed Vocational Nurse, Compact
- Bachelors Of Health Science in Nursing, Compact
RN-BSM -
Capella University
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
Central Texas College
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