Joyce Mutiso
Hoover,Alabama
Summary
Registered Nurse with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities and effectively co-exists in a multicultural environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
O,grady Peyton
Princeton Baptist Medical Center,AL
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
M P Shah Hospital
Parklands ,Nairobi,Kenya
10.2005 - 03.2023
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mulango Girls' High School
Kitui Coungty ,Kenya02-2025
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Wound care
- Patient care assessment
- Tracheostomy care
- Care coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
O,grady Peyton
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
M P Shah Hospital
10.2005 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mulango Girls' High School