Margaret Njoroge
Avon,Massachusetts
Summary
I am a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse with over ten years of clinical and mental health nursing experience. I recently graduated with a master's degree in nursing and am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner seeking an opportunity to apply the extensive background and specialized training to contribute to mental health care for the affected patient population. I am an organized and dependable candidate who successfully manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I am coachable and willing to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and leadership skills. I am proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations. I possess good interpersonal skills and develop strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
2015.01 - Current
- Lead and manage nursing staff in delivering exceptional patient care to children with physical disability and psychological and mental health issues
- Administer and manage medications through various routes, including G-tubes, J-tubes, and oral administration, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop care plans, and ensure the implementation of evidence-based nursing interventions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for patients with complex medical and mental health needs and develop and execute comprehensive care plans
- Facilitate staff training and development programs to enhance the overall quality of patient care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Pembroke Hospital
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Provided nursing care in psychiatric hospital specializing in acute stabilization and dual diagnosis
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Initiated and implemented care plans for patients with complex mental health needs
- Collaborated with the treatment team to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Engaged in crisis intervention and provided support to patients during acute episodes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bamsi
2012.04 - 2015.08
- Provides nursing care to clients with physical and mental disability and critical medical diagnosis; utilizes nursing process knowledge to prioritize clients care
- Patient care in their homes
- Administers medications
- Provides trachea and ostomy care, monitoring vital signs, blood glucose, INR and appropriate
- Medication doses
- Follow up with their physician and proper documentation of the individual's health progress.
- Managed and streamlined referral queues of up to 15 clients by efficiently prioritizing patients and clearing insurance obstacles.
Patient Care Assistance/Residential Counselor
Human Services Options
2007.09 - 2012.08
- Direct care provider for mentally and developmentally disabled individuals
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Supervised and provided Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to the patient population
- Safely administered medications per Medication Administration Program (MAP) certificate guidelines
- Assume the case management role by collaborating with the clients’ primary providers and interdisciplinary team
- Transport the clients to and from the day programs, doctors’ appointment, and other community activities.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of all residents while adhering to established protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Rosemary Webber’s House
2005.12 - 2007.07
- Provided direct care for elderly physically disabled patient who was on trachea
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Monitored the client’s vital signs and collaborated care with the client’s family and the visiting nurses
- Assisted with Activities of Daily Living, food shopping, reminded and ensured that the client took medication as ordered and at scheduled times
- Monitored the client’s mental status change and reported any change to the nurse and the family members
Accompany the client to the doctor’s appointment as scheduled. - Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
Education
Master of Science -
Walden University
Minnesota City, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Milton, MA05.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA12.2012
Skills
- Completed 640 Clinical Hours.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric assessments and evaluations for individuals with mental health disorders.
- Developed and implemented patient-specific treatment plans in collaboration with supervising psychiatric professionals.
- Provided counseling and psychoeducation to patients and their families.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure holistic and patient-centered care.
- Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention and counseling
- Patient advocacy and education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency
- Outpatient mental health services
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Clinical Documentation
Clinicalexperience
- Behavioral Healthcare Services.
435 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01604
- Riverside Community Care.
190 Lenox Street, Norwood, Massachusetts, 02026
Certifications
- PMHNP-BC (RN2277489)
- BLS
- PAL
- Certified MAP Trainer
Professionalmemberships
Member, Massachusetts Nurses Association
Communityactivities
- Sponsor Feed the Children Program
- Aids walk participants
- Hunger Walk participant
- Nurses International Volunteer
- National Alliance of Mental Health (NAMI) Walk participant
- Community advocate for mental health care access among African immigrant communities
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: RN, PMHNP-BC
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Charge RN)
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
2015.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pembroke Hospital
2013.01 - 2016.01
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Bamsi
2012.04 - 2015.08
Patient Care Assistance/Residential Counselor
Human Services Options
2007.09 - 2012.08
Patient Care Assistant
Rosemary Webber’s House
2005.12 - 2007.07
Master of Science -
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Curry College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
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