Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Flavia Lwasa

Worcester,MA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Student in the Nurse Practitioner Program, Psychiatric Mental Health currently a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing Program from Regis College with some experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in long term care, including assisted living experience for example completion of residents assessments and service plans.. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdCare Hospital
Worcester, MA
09.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mindful Healthcare Agency
Waltham, MA
05.2018 - Current
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Maintained strict adherence to HIPPA at all times.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelyCare Inc
Quincy, MA
05.2017 - Current
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.

Student Nurse

West Roxbury Veterans Administration Hospital
West Roxbury, MA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Operated under direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills.
  • Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system.
  • Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
  • Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty.
  • Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient.

Clinical Experience

Winchester Hospital
Winchester, MA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Treating and taking care of of patient needs while upholding all the rules and medical regulations of a hospital .
  • Responsible for requesting or guidance from staff nurses when assistance with understanding and application is needed.
  • Administering patient medications
  • Providing nursing care with assistance from the Licensed Nurse

Clinical Experience

Lasellvillage
Auburndale, MA
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked with assigned nurse in administering medications and identifying patient problems.
  • Identifying patient care plans
  • Reporting emergencies to the charge nurse and Medical Doctor.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Leominster Crossings- Benchmark Senior Living
Leominster, MA
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Administering medications to residents following the policies and procedures of the Limited Medication Administration program.
  • Assist residents with Activities of daily living. Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physician.
  • Report any significant incidents or changes in the residents needs to the Executive Director/Resident Care Director.
  • Assist in the completion of residents assessments and service plans.
  • Assist in the training of assisted living staff in orientation of new staff.
  • Assist with scheduling and staff of Resident Care Assistants.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nevins Nursing And Rehab
Haverhill, MA
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medication and other treatment to patients as required.
  • Checked all vital signs and recorded patient medical information
  • Collaborated with other team members regarding patients health issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College
Weston, MA
05.2023

Nursing Certificate

Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, MA
06.2016

Skills

  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Educating families
  • Documenting incidents
  • Helping with medication
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Documentation procedures expert

Languages

Luganda
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdCare Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Student Nurse

West Roxbury Veterans Administration Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

Clinical Experience

Winchester Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Clinical Experience

Lasellvillage
01.2022 - 05.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

Leominster Crossings- Benchmark Senior Living
09.2018 - 09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mindful Healthcare Agency
05.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nevins Nursing And Rehab
07.2017 - 09.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse

IntelyCare Inc
05.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis College

Nursing Certificate

Greater Lowell Technical High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Flavia Lwasa