Laura Ndakala Shiare
St. Louis Park,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle a diverse group of patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sholom Home West
10.2024 - Current
- Provide direct care to residents under individual plans of care, administering care and medications per doctor’s orders.
- Act as an advocate to maintain client privacy and dignity during cares. Administer prescribed medications and treatments per doctor’s orders.
- Monitor resident vitals, completing resident assessments as assigned. Communicate any identified changes to physician and family members.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure adequate and appropriate flow of services.
- Supervise dining room activities, assisting residents with eating as needed.
- Assist throughout the admission process, to ensure smooth transition of new residents. *
- Periodically perform the comprehensive assessment of residents with acute changes of condition, and attend resident Care Conferences as needed.
- Oversee and lead nursing staff, including LPNs, NARs, and TMAs; Communicate expectations and ensure that unit personnel are carrying out their assignment,Organize and provide work direction to unit staff, facilitate conflict resolution between residents, staff, families, community and other disciplines (Hospice, Therapy, M.D.s, Nurse Practitioners, etc.)
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff regarding nursing care of residents.
- Maintain and complete all required documentation and charting on the computer or on forms in an accurate and timely manner according to policies and procedures. *
- Accurately transcribe Physician’s Orders as per facility protocol and forward necessary information to other departments as needed.
- Initial Medication Administration Record (MAR) after medication is administered per facility policy and procedure, accurately documenting refusals for medication on back of MAR.
- Support various other Nursing responsibilities as needed.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avant Healthcare Professionals- Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, NG tube insertion,urinary catheter insertion and monitoring hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care. Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to scope of practice guidelines.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills to deliver comprehensive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as treatments delivered, medications, IVs administered interventions and patient responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ03-2026
No Degree - NURSING
CICELY MCDONELL SCHOOL OF NURSING, NAIROBI. KENYA
KENYA03-2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Direct patient care
- Catheter care
- Medication and IV administration
- Decision-making
- Infection control
- Nursing documentation
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient care coordination
- Organizational skills
- Clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- EMR systems
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Teamwork and collaboration
Employee
Laura Ndakala Shiare, 6860 Meadowbrook Boulevard Apt 428, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426, 204-98-9836, X, D, DD, MN 4250902
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sholom Home West
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Avant Healthcare Professionals- Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - NURSING
CICELY MCDONELL SCHOOL OF NURSING, NAIROBI. KENYA
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