Leonard Mwaura
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Skilled RN with a track record of enhancing patient wellbeing at Connect RN and Eshyft through quality improvement and compassionate care. Excelled in geriatric care, reducing medication errors by over 30%. Mentored new staff, fostering a supportive environment and streamlining discharge planning. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and empathy in patient interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Connect RN
2020.12 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN
Eshyft
2019.12 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN Field Nurse
Chatham Hills Subacute
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN Field Nurse
Andover Subacute And Rehabilitation Centers
2019.02 - 2022.10
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Practice
Best Care College
East Orange, NJ10.2023
Skills
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Timeline
RN
Connect RN
2020.12 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Chatham Hills Subacute
2020.10 - 2022.12
RN
Eshyft
2019.12 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Andover Subacute And Rehabilitation Centers
2019.02 - 2022.10
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing Practice
Best Care College