Esther Mongare
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience skilled in wound care and accurate nursing documentation. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Adept at pre-and post-operative care, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical surgical specialty.Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4027
4027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Progressive Care Nurse
St Luke's memorial CHI Lufkin
Lufkin, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Providing direct patient care in a fast-paced progressive care environment.
- Utilizing critical thinking skills when addressing complex clinical issues related to progressive care nursing practices.
- Monitoring vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Administering medications and managed intravenous therapies as prescribed.
- Educating patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
- Implementing infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Performing physical exams and documented findings in the patient's chart.
- Conducting specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborating with physical and occupational therapists and physicians to develop exercise plans tailored to patient's specific needs.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Utilized EPIC to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient education regarding health management and discharge instructions.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes as needed for patients.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices within the unit.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures in the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mbagathi District Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to scope of practice guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Pediatrics Staff Nurse
Gertrude,s Children Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided thorough discharge education to families, equipping them with the knowledge and tools needed for successful home care.
- Recommended comprehensive therapeutic treatment plans and non-pharmacological strategies.
- Utilized [Software] and [Software] to maintain detailed, accurate reports and records.
- Educated families and patients on issues related to special care of medically fragile or critically ill children.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly assess and address any changes in patient conditions or emerging complications.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry standards and advancements in pediatric nursing.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms and diagnostic findings to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through clear communication, empathy, and active listening.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by effectively educating parents on proper home care techniques for their children.
- Delivered ambulatory and acute nursing care for infants, children, adolescents and newborns, ranging from routine health exams and wellness visits to treatment for illnesses and life-threatening conditions.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes using electronic health records systems.
- Mentored new nurses in the pediatrics unit, sharing expertise and best practices for providing optimal patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients.
- Led efforts in infection prevention within the pediatrics unit by adhering strictly to protocols for hand hygiene and equipment sterilization procedures.
Nurse Intern
Nakuru PGH
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, ensuring accurate dosages for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assisted with successful completion of daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding or assisting with ambulation for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during clinical rotations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University
Kakamega KenyaKCSE
St Andrews Kaggwa Girls High School
Sotik KenyaSkills
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Accurate nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Telemetry monitoring
- EMR systems
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Care planning
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Cultural competence
- Conflict resolution
- Blood transfusion
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Family communication
- Quality improvement
- Cardiac monitoring
- Chest tube management
- Discharge planning
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Central line care
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Healthcare team coordination
- Vitals monitoring
- Continuous quality improvement
- Diagnostic test interpretation
- Health promotion
- Medical supply management
- Analytical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Teamwork
- Accurate documentation
- Pediatric basic trauma life support
- Multitasking
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] -Registered nurse
- [Area of certification] Training - BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Languages
5,3
Personal Information
Timeline
Progressive Care Nurse
St Luke's memorial CHI Lufkin
08.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Shannon Medical Center
07.2024 - 07.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mbagathi District Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2024
Pediatrics Staff Nurse
Gertrude,s Children Hospital
11.2017 - 01.2021
Nurse Intern
Nakuru PGH
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University
KCSE
St Andrews Kaggwa Girls High School