Margaret Ntangsi

. Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

• Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.

• Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
• Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
• Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
• Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
• Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
• Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
• Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
• Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated spinal cord injury patients on how to perform bowel and bladder programs