Lydia Kazingizi

Maintaining infection free environment by making sure the building is clean

Making sure Enhanced Barrier Precautions are taken to all residents with indwelling devices.

Education on all infection control issues to staff

• Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and documented resident responses in electronic health records.
• Coordinated daily care plans with RNs, CNAs, and interdisciplinary team members to support resident needs.
• Assessed changes in condition and promptly reported concerns to nursing leadership for timely intervention.
• Supported wound care, treatments, and infection control practices in accordance with care protocols.
• Educated residents and families on medication schedules, safety precautions, and follow-up care instructions.
• Maintained accurate charting, physician orders, and care documentation to ensure compliance and continuity.
• Guided nursing assistants on resident care priorities, reinforcing consistent standards and workflow coordination.
• Responded calmly to urgent situations, providing skilled bedside care and assisting with clinical decision-making.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.

• Directed resident care assignments and ensured timely completion of nursing tasks across shift.
• Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accurate documentation in resident charts.
• Coordinated communication between residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Monitored resident conditions and escalated changes promptly to support safe clinical interventions.
• Supervised nursing assistants, providing guidance on daily care routines and resident support.
• Reinforced infection control practices and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Supported smooth shift transitions through clear handoff reporting and workload prioritization.
• Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
• Improved infection control measures by closely monitoring staff adherence to proper hand hygiene protocols.
• Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.

• Oversaw resident care plans, ensuring services aligned with assessments and care goals.
• Coordinated nursing staff schedules to maintain consistent coverage and resident support.
• Monitored compliance with care standards, policies, and documentation requirements.
• Collaborated with families, physicians, and care teams to address resident needs.
• Reviewed incident reports and follow-up actions to support resident safety.
• Trained staff on care procedures, communication practices, and service expectations.
• Managed daily care operations, prioritizing resident comfort and timely response.
• Evaluated care delivery processes and implemented improvements for workflow consistency.

• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing care plans.
• Administered medications and treatments while following physician orders and nursing care plans.
• Documented resident assessments, interventions, and medication records accurately in electronic health systems.
• Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes promptly to registered nurses and care team.