LINDA ANYANGO OWALA
Monument Health
RAPID CITY,SD
12
years of professional experience
Registered Nursing professional with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical Unit. Skilled in patient care, wound management, medication administration, and post-operative monitoring. Focused on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, known for effective communication and critical thinking abilities.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
2 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols and preventive care.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, enhancing operational efficiency and improving overall patient experience.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical skills and best practices, promoting professional development within the team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
7 Years 3 Months- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
2 Years 2 Months- Demonstrated clinical expertise in managing complex wounds, initiating appropriate treatments to promote healing while preventing complications.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care to diverse populations.
- Improved patient safety with thorough assessments, early identification of potential complications, and prompt interventions.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Diploma in Nursing
Associate of Science - Certificate of Nursing
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Patient assessment
Strong clinical judgment
Timeline
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Monument Health
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