Josephine Muchiru
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
2011.08 - Current
- Cared for patients in 72-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding care to orthopedic patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment for post-surgical orthopedic patients by providing direct patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care of orthopedic patients from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as complex spine surgery management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, PCAs and ancillary staff.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by preparing and facilitating continuing education programs and pacemaker training workshops as it pertains to orthopedic population.
Registered Nurse, Urology & Gynaecology
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
2009.01 - 2011.08
- Handling chemotherapy and palliative care of gynecology oncology patients in 36-bed unit.
- Managed Bladder irrigation for Post Trans-urethral Resection of prostate patients.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients after gynecological/oncological surgeries.
- Wound care management and patient training.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
RN, Telemetry
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
2008.03 - 2008.08
- Monitored Post-cardiac surgery patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians in 36-bed unit.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education & Leadership
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brandman University
Irvine, CA08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA12.2007
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Epic Systems
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interpreting EKGs
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Precepting
- Pharmacologic Intervention
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical/surgical procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Hoag Orthopedic Institute
2011.08 - Current
Registered Nurse, Urology & Gynaecology
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
2009.01 - 2011.08
RN, Telemetry
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
2008.03 - 2008.08
Master of Science - Nursing Education & Leadership
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brandman University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saddleback College
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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