JOCKTAN MWAISAKA
Revere,MA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
Chelsea Jewish Life care
Chelsea, MA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately in a timely manner according to facility policy.
- Educated nursing staff on changes in protocols or practices based on current evidence-based research.
- Provided support to nurses during stressful situations or emergencies on the floor.
- Resolved conflicts among team members or between departments in a diplomatic manner.
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Health Services
Beverly, MA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
- Provided emotional support to help patients cope with anxiety and depression associated with detoxification.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
- Performed physical assessments on patients to determine level of intoxication or drug overdose.
- Evaluated progress of patients throughout the detoxification process and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Counseled individuals on recognizing triggers that could lead to relapse in order to prevent future substance abuse.
- Provided education about the dangers of substance abuse and ways to avoid it.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston MA
01.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences -
Egerton University
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Records Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Staff Leadership
- Patient Counseling
- Discharge Planning
- Patient education and advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic charting skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Case Management
- Nursing assignments
- Behavioral Interventions
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Nursing Ethics
- Emotional Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Vitals monitoring
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Patient Examination
- Training staff
- Safety Protocols
- Medication and IV administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- BLS
- CPR
- First Aid Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts 2017 - Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
Chelsea Jewish Life care
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing -
Bunker Hill Community College, Boston MA
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences -
Egerton University
- BLS
- CPR
- First Aid Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts 2017 - Present
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