Lucy Mutahi
Everett
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a robust background in geriatric nursing and compassionate care, honed at Self Employed Services. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient relationships, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and patient assessments, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes. Actively pursued professional development, ensuring adherence to the latest in nursing ethics and healthcare standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Self Employed Services
02.2018 - Current
- Administered medications using electronic medication administration records.
- Conducted patient assessments utilizing handheld diagnostic devices.
- Educated patients on medication management and lifestyle adjustments.
- Documented patient information using healthcare management software.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Education
LPN - Nursing Education
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN09.2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Nursing ethics
- Respiratory care
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Post operative care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Home healthcare
- Restorative care
- Hospice care
- Pre-operative care
- Lab specimen collection
- Patient mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Medication dispensing
- Patient care
- Physical assessment
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing treatments
- Documentation accuracy
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient evaluations
- Preventive care
- Geriatric care
- ADL assistance
- Inpatient care
- Mental health support
- Patient intake
- Staff supervision
- Maintaining nutrition
- Behavioral assessment
- Patient management
- Health education
- Writing reports
- Medical records management
- Medical office administration
- Regulatory requirements
- Verbal and written communication
- Pain management
- State licensed practical nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Charting and recording
- Counting narcotics
- Medical records security
Accomplishments
As a founder and CEO of Licensed Group Home contracted with the State of Washington, I am entrusted to provide care to diverse groups of individuals who face challenges requiring long-term care needs. I hold a management position in the company, and I am proud to say I have successfully managed the business for at least six years to the current date
Certification
LPN License, Adult Family Home Administrator training, Mental Health Specialty Training certification, Dementia Specialty training Certification, Developmental Delayed Certification, CPR/First AID card, Food Handling Card Certification, Infection Control training certification.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Self Employed Services
02.2018 - Current
LPN - Nursing Education
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
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