Kutota Tufuka
Concord,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in providing remarkable care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
03.2016 - Current
- Provided remarkable nursing care to medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation of care.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patients in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Successfully used and managed medical equipment, IVs, catheters, and central lines.
- Utilized critical thinking to improve patient outcomes.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations.
- Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- IV drug therapy management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Documentation
- Infection Control
- Clear Patient Communication
- Time Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Professional Demeanor
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking
- Safety Protocols
- Training staff
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Novant Presbyterian Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Queens University of Charlotte
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