Hanifa Kaddu-Mukisa
Summary
Passionate Clinical nurse with 5 years of experience in Med-surg and tele, rehabilitation, psychiatry, geriatric and hospice /palliative care. Dedicated to providing quality, compassionate and culturally competent patient care. Ready for new and challenging opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills as well as expand on my nursing experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-Surg and Tele RN
University Of Maryland, Baltimore
10.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Used EPIC EMR system to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
Charge Registered Nurse
Hebrew Skilled Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, treatment, and discharge plans
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses; performed wound care
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, NG and peg tubes
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Charge Nurse- RN
Royal Health Group, Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehab Center
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Provided quality care to 18- 25 patients, administered medication and treatments
- Documented patients' clinical observations and data using EMR systems
- Oversaw, prepared and coordinated patients' admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Educated patients on their medical conditions, treatment plans, special diets, and disease prevention
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations
- Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs
RN Staff Nurse
Norwood Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management during hospitalization and upon discharge
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Staff Nurse
Rogerson House
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Completed clinical assessments and documentations, checking Vital signs for 32 residents daily
- Administered medication and treatments
- Supervised License Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants staff
- Allocated assignments and daily duties
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (not Completed)
Regis College
Weston, MABachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Ana G. Mendez (UMET)
Puerto RicoBachelor of Science - Biology, Biochemistry(minor)
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MASkills
- Direct Patient care
- Monitoring Telemetry, interpreting EKG
- Disease Processes and treatment
- EMR Systems like EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
- Patient admission and discharge planning
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Infection Control Procedures
- Management of artificial airway, chest tube, NG/ PEG tube, IV infusions and PICC lines
- Blood transfusion
- Maintaining patient safety
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse (BSN)- Licensed in Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington DC.
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CHILD ABUSE
- INFECTION CONTROL
Timeline
Med-Surg and Tele RN
University Of Maryland, Baltimore
10.2022 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Hebrew Skilled Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 08.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Norwood Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020
Charge Nurse- RN
Royal Health Group, Royal Wayland Nursing and Rehab Center
02.2019 - 03.2022
Staff Nurse
Rogerson House
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology (not Completed)
Regis College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad Ana G. Mendez (UMET)
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Biochemistry(minor)
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
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