Teresia Mwangi
Humble
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on patient assessment and clinical quality improvement. Advocated for patients and families while implementing effective care plans and enhancing treatment strategies. Ensured compliance with safety standards to meet departmental goals in patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Medical Center
Houston
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and discharge instructions.
- Assisted in emergencies by delivering critical care.
- Documented patient information accurately within electronic health records systems.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital protocols and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control measures.
- Updated charts consistently throughout shifts to maintain accurate recordkeeping standards.
- Achieved departmental goals by implementing new processes for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Hollywood
11.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment in rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
RN Case Manager
Memorial Home Health Services
Hollywood
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Developed and modified patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to identify client needs and prioritize care goals.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan and implement treatment strategies, enhancing patient care effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Managed support services, fostering communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients to enhance care coordination.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Home Health Services
Hollywood
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Trained new nurses in techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Provided exceptional care to patients needing complex care such as, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advised patients and caregivers on wound management, discharge objectives, and safe medication use to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA03-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College
Lauderdale Lakes, FL08-2017
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Epic systems proficiency
- Time management skills
- Clinical quality improvement
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient admission processes
- Treatment recommendations
- Quality control analysis
- Community healthcare programming
- Program referrals
Certification
- RN, BSN, MSN
- BLS
- ACLS
- Wound Care Certification
Community Service
- Vitas Hospice Service, Volunteer, Miami, FL
- Faith Center, Hand out food and cared for the Homeless in the community, Miami, FL
Timeline
Registered Nurse II
Houston Methodist Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital South
11.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager
Memorial Home Health Services
05.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Memorial Home Health Services
05.2017 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Career College