Juliana Kwaba

• Managed infusion processes for patients in ambulatory center using Peripheral Lines, MediPorts, PICC Lines, and Central Lines.
• Titrated and monitored biologic infusions and injections for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administered infusions lasting from 20 minutes to eight hours efficiently.
• Maintained nurse-to-patient ratio of one RN to eight to twelve patients.
• Utilized NextGen EMR and Zyno Pumps to enhance patient care management.
• Ensured a clean and safe medication preparation area for staff and patients.

• Managed care for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Precepted registered nurses to enhance clinical competencies and support professional development.
• Mentored nursing students from Texas Tech and University of Texas at Arlington, fostering future nursing talent.
• Interpreted electrocardiograms (EKG) to facilitate accurate patient diagnoses and treatment decisions.
• Coordinated treatment plans with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient care.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings aimed at promoting early discharges and reducing hospital stays.
• Contributed actively to Unit Based Council (UBC) initiatives, enhancing unit governance and collaboration.
• Advocated for patient education on disease management and prevention strategies to improve health literacy.

• Conducted initial assessments of patients and families to identify home care needs.
• Performed regular re-evaluations to adapt care plans based on changing conditions.
• Documented patient condition changes and communicated concerns with director of nurses.
• Assisted clients with personal care tasks, promoting independence and well-being.
• Addressed patient care requirements by collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters.
• Collected blood specimens via peripheral sticks, central lines, and peripherally inserted central catheters.
• Accessed and provided care for mediports.
• Administered Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), IV fluids, cardiac drips, and antibiotics.

Developed care plans addressing goals derived from nursing diagnoses, integrating therapeutic and rehabilitative actions.

• Served as charge nurse and resource for clinical queries and support.
• Mentored new graduate Registered Nurses while providing preceptorship to new hires and experienced staff.
• Co-chaired unit's nurse council to facilitate team collaboration and decision-making.
• Contributed as member of rapid response and code blue teams, enhancing patient emergency care.
• Acted as super-user during transition from paper to electronic documentation, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Specialized in care for patients with diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, and end-stage renal failure.
• Performed NIH stroke scale assessments and collaborated with neurologists on patient findings.