Joyce Wambugu
Florissant,MO
Summary
Motivated graduate nurse with experience caring for patients under immediate supervision of RN. Successfully collaborated with healthcare team and administered direct patient care. Focused on accurately documenting information and communicating with incoming staff for smooth patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Associate
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Ballwin, MO
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Assisted in transferring residents from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices.
- Answered call bells promptly to ensure timely response to resident needs.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition immediately to the nurse supervisor.
- Observed infection control standards while providing personal care services.
- Assisted with toileting needs including changing briefs and diapers as necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation utilizing appropriate gait belts and wheelchairs as needed.
- Administered prescribed topical medications per physician orders.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Nurse Aide
Mari de Villa Senior Living
Town And Country, MO
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Provided patient care, including bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair.
- Monitored patient's condition and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests courteously and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
- Transported patients safely using wheelchairs when necessary.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
St Louis, MO09.2023
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Records Documentation
- Patient Safety
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Vitals Monitoring
- Infection Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Respectful and Compassionate
- PPE Usage
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Strong Ethics
- Dependable and Responsible
- Knowledge of State Regulations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Associate
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
07.2016 - 12.2019
Nurse Aide
Mari de Villa Senior Living
06.2011 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College Of Nursing
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