Judith Sikalundu Massey
North Versailles,PA
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Currently working for Concordia Visiting Nurses as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP), Since 3/20/2023. Carrying out the following duties and responsibilities; collecting detailed patient assessments, and documenting symptoms appropriately. Record medical history and update medical records. Also, to collect samples such as urine, stool, blood, mucus, and other testing as needed. Writing new verbal or phone orders or diagnostic procedures per overseeing physician. Performs detailed patient examinations, Creates, and implements treatment plans as applied to individual patients. Supervisory duties to Registered nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants and collaboration with other medical disciplines as needed for patient satisfaction and to provide excellent care continuation to patients. Have worked as a Charge Registered Nurse in long-term care and rehabilitation facility from 1/30/ 2012 to 3/17/2023 at the Allegheny County Health Department- Kane Regional Centers and with individuals with substance abuse disorder since 2018. Therefore, I'm applying for this job to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. I’m a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Family Nurse practitioner position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Dedicated Nursing professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A reliable employee seeking the Community- Based Nurse practitioner position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Above all I offer outstanding telephone etiquette and am well-trained to work with the elderly population. Punctual, dedicated to service, and willing to learn any job-related tasks which come along.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge- Registered Nurse
Allegheny County Health Department-Kane.
McKeesport , PA
2012.01 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse - part time
Eldercrest Nursing
Munhall, PA , PA
2012.07 - 2016.02
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in the computer to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Patient Care Technician
Living independent fo elderly- Life Pittsbugh
Pittsburgh, PA , PA
2009.11 - 2012.01
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Volunteer
Allegheny County Intermediate Unit- AIU
2011.01 - 2011.04
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
- Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
- Teamed with community organizations and government agencies to increase outreach and service utilization.
Volunteer
CADA Programs
2008.04 - 2008.04
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR-Manor Care.
Monroeville,PA , PA
2005.04 - 2007.11
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 120 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Food Service Manager
Burger King
Irwin, PA , PA
2004.04 - 2005.11
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on resetting tables, relaying orders to cooks and upselling food and beverages.
- Integrated service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Set schedules for 15 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of operations.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts and supply costs.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Education
Certificate - Business Administration Certificate
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NCFood Service Certificate - Hospitality
Hotel And Tourism Training Institute
Lusaka ZambiaCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PAAssociate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PAMaster of Science - Nursing Science
United States University
Chula Vista, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05.2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indiana County Technology Center
Indiana, PA11.2011
GED -
Chipata Day Secondary School
Eastern, Province Zambia12.1995
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Seizure Disorders
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Nursing Assignments
- PICC Lines
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Heart Failure
- Therapeutic Facilitation
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Active Learning
- First Aid
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Wound Management
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Convalescent Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Unit Oversight
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Treatment Recommendations
- Intramuscular Injections
- Patient Intervention
- Infection Control Procedures
- Delegation and Motivation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Oral Conditions
- Oral Comprehension
- Needs Assessment
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Therapy and Counseling
- Crisis Resolution
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training - 04/28/2021 -04/28/2023
- Registered Nurse License - Expiring 10/30/2024
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)- 12/9/2022-12/82027
- Training - Association of Clinical Research Professionals 02/ 15/2020
- Certificate of A achievement Perfect attendance -John Kane Regional 01/05.2015
- Certificate of appreciation- Kane Community Living Centers- 10/2020.
- Certificate of appreciation- Health Awareness Education to Head start Children, families, and Staff 04/082011.
- Certificate of completion-Power Day for the Healthcare Industry-05/24/2011
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - part time
Eldercrest Nursing
2012.07 - 2016.02
Charge- Registered Nurse
Allegheny County Health Department-Kane.
2012.01 - Current
Volunteer
Allegheny County Intermediate Unit- AIU
2011.01 - 2011.04
Patient Care Technician
Living independent fo elderly- Life Pittsbugh
2009.11 - 2012.01
Volunteer
CADA Programs
2008.04 - 2008.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR-Manor Care.
2005.04 - 2007.11
Food Service Manager
Burger King
2004.04 - 2005.11
Certificate - Business Administration Certificate
Southwestern Community College
Food Service Certificate - Hospitality
Hotel And Tourism Training Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistance
Harrisburg Area Community College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Community College of Allegheny County
Master of Science - Nursing Science
United States University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
California University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Indiana County Technology Center
GED -
Chipata Day Secondary School
- Basic Life Support Training - 04/28/2021 -04/28/2023
- Registered Nurse License - Expiring 10/30/2024
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)- 12/9/2022-12/82027
- Training - Association of Clinical Research Professionals 02/ 15/2020
- Certificate of A achievement Perfect attendance -John Kane Regional 01/05.2015
- Certificate of appreciation- Kane Community Living Centers- 10/2020.
- Certificate of appreciation- Health Awareness Education to Head start Children, families and Staff 04/082011.
- Certificate of completion-Power Day for the Healthcare Industry-05/24/2011