Glory Metuge
Lorton,VA
Summary
A PMHNP with 20 years years of RN with diverse clinical experience in medical, mental health, surgical, oncology, telemetry, and long-term care setting and home care, and hospice care. Excellent training skills. Possess a positive can-do attitude. Considered a team player and a self-starter. Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Attentive to details and able to work in stressful situations. Outgoing Psychiatric Staff Nurse with terrific people skills, friendly demeanor and strong talents in caring for individuals. Effective leader consistently finding ways to improve healthcare quality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Admission Hospice Nurse
Capital Caring
02.2019 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management.
- Enhanced family understanding of the hospice process through clear communication and education.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Promoted a peaceful and supportive environment for patients and their families during the end-of-life transition.
Psych clinical
Genesis Psychiatric Solutions
- 05.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Conducted thorough assessments of mental health status, identifying risk factors and developing appropriate interventions.
Psych Clinical
All care urgent care Ballston Arlington
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions with effective discharge planning and patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Enhanced the quality of care by implementing evidence-based practices and staying current on industry trends.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to best practices for optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of mental health status, identifying risk factors and developing appropriate interventions.
- Advocated for patients'' rights, promoting dignity and respect within the therapeutic setting.
Public health nurse
Fairfax County health department
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Improved community health by conducting assessments, identifying needs, and implementing targeted interventions.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Enhanced patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop public health programs aimed at promoting wellness and preventing chronic diseases.
- Conducted outreach programs in underserved communities to increase access to healthcare services and improve overall quality of life.
Clinical instructor
Northern Virginia community college
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Thought and evaluated students in various medical facilities
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Promoted critical thinking among nursing students by introducing complex case studies during lectures.
Patient care director
good heart home care Services
09.2010 - 01.2020
- Responsible for staffing, directing patient care, and conducting staff in-services, in compliance with JACHO requirements
- QA on Oasis documentation, Medicare guidelines, home visits, and monitoring staff services to patients
Reston Hospital Center
Reston Hospital Center
07.2004 - 09.2019
- Charge nurse role, diabetic resource nurse, and Clinical coordinator
- Enhanced team productivity by providing guidance on proper bending techniques and safety measures.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all completed projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Assisted in the development of training materials to improve overall team knowledge and performance in bending operations.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workspaces and maintaining clean, well-stocked bending stations.
- Contributed to a safer working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols during bending tasks.
Potomac Hospital
Potomac Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
- Medical/oncology and progressive care unit
Virginia Hospital Center
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Medical/Oncology
Potomac Hospital
Potomac Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2004
- Licensed Practical nurse in medical/oncology
Hermitage of Northern Virginia
Hermitage of Northern Virginia
08.2001 - 03.2003
- Licensed Practical nurse (Retirement community /skilled nursing home)
Education
Bachelor of Science (honors) in Nursing - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia12.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Annandale, VA05.2003
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2023
Skills
- Effective time management
- Good rapport with patients and families
- Oral and written communication skills
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving and analysis skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to write and follow policies, processes, and procedures
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Assessment
- Critical thinking
- Pain management
- Ability to work well with various personalities and within a team
Accomplishments
National honor society
Dean’s list for while attending Shenandoah University
Good Samaritan Award from Reston Hospital
Basic life support ( BLS)
Train the trainer for Nurse’s Aide trainers completed October/2018
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Preceptor and clinical instructor
Clinical Work Experience
- Psych clinical, All care urgent care Ballston Arlington, 09/2022 - 02/01/2023
- Psych clinical, Genesis Psychiatric Solutions, 02/14/2023 - 05/2023
- Admission hospice nurse, Capital Caring, 02/2019 - present
- Clinical instructor, Northern Virginia community college, 02/2018 - 2020
- Public health nurse, Fairfax County health department, 06/2019 - 2021
- Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA, 07/2004 - 09/2019
- Patient care director, Good heart home care Services, 09/2010 - 2020
- Potomac Hospital, 10/2008 - 04/2009
- Virginia Hospital Center, 06/2006 - 03/2007
- Home Health care, Sierra home services, Woodbridge, Virginia, 09/2007 - 10/2008
- Potomac Hospital, Woodbridge, VA, 03/2003 - 07/2004
- Hermitage of Northern Virginia, Alexandria, VA, 08/2001 - 03/2003
Honors Awards Certifications
- National honor society
- Dean’s list for while attending Shenandoah University
- Good Samaritan Award from Reston Hospital
- BLS
- Train the trainer for Nurse’s Aide trainers completed October/2018
Research
Pain management and nurses, Nursing Spectrum magazine, International conference on cancer nursing (ICCN), May 2009 (research), March 2010 (conference)
Timeline
Psych Clinical
All care urgent care Ballston Arlington
09.2022 - 02.2023
Public health nurse
Fairfax County health department
06.2019 - 01.2021
Admission Hospice Nurse
Capital Caring
02.2019 - Current
Clinical instructor
Northern Virginia community college
02.2018 - 01.2020
Patient care director
good heart home care Services
09.2010 - 01.2020
Potomac Hospital
Potomac Hospital
10.2008 - 04.2009
Virginia Hospital Center
Virginia Hospital Center
06.2006 - 03.2007
Reston Hospital Center
Reston Hospital Center
07.2004 - 09.2019
Potomac Hospital
Potomac Hospital
03.2003 - 07.2004
Hermitage of Northern Virginia
Hermitage of Northern Virginia
08.2001 - 03.2003
Psych clinical
Genesis Psychiatric Solutions
- 05.2023
Bachelor of Science (honors) in Nursing - Nursing
Shenandoah University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
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