Margaret Regeru
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Margaret Regeru is a dependable and experienced healthcare team member with a robust background as both a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Her professional profile highlights a comprehensive understanding of clinical procedures, patient assessment, and therapeutic support, underpinned by a sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities, and a smooth bedside manner. Margaret consistently strives for positive patient outcomes and is a highly organized individual, capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. She is eager to embrace professional challenges that leverage her strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills in a full-time capacity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
09.2023 - Current
- Medication Management: Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropic drugs, meticulously monitoring for side effects and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Comprehensive Patient Monitoring: Conducts regular assessments of patients' mental and physical status, including mood, behavior, cognition, and vital signs, addressing any changes promptly.
- Direct Patient Care: Provides hands-on assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs wound care using aseptic techniques, and collects specimens.
- Therapeutic Environment Management: Engages in empathetic communication to build rapport and provide emotional support. She actively assists with the implementation of patient care plans, responds to behavioral and medical emergencies (including de-escalation), maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, and facilitates group activities.
- Communication & Education: Accurately documents patient information, educates patients and families on diagnoses and coping strategies, and reports changes in patient status to the healthcare team.
- Team Collaboration: Works as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to holistic patient care, and may supervise unlicensed personnel.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Alaska Gardens Nursing And Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
12.2022 - Current
- Wound Care & Medication Administration: Expertly utilizes aseptic techniques for wound care and dressing changes; administers controlled narcotics, IVs, and injections; performs catheterizations.
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Evaluates patients for wounds, behavioral concerns, and medical symptoms; meticulously assesses and records vital signs in electronic medical records.
- Patient & Caregiver Education: Provides comprehensive education on diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound care.
- Holistic Patient Support: Assists long-term care residents with ADLs (bathing, dressing, feeding) and offers comfort and counseling to patients and families.
- Triage & Lab Management: Handles incoming calls for basic assistance and medical triage; collects lab specimens, orders tests, and interprets results.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Study Medical Healthcare
Longview, WA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborative Care: Effectively partnered with multidisciplinary teams to execute successful treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.
- Patient Monitoring & Documentation: Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels; ensured accurate documentation to track problems and outcomes.
- Emergency Response: Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations.
- Fluid & Food Management: Monitored and recorded patients' fluid and food intake/output, promoting healthy consumption.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Activ Health Care Staffing
Lewiston, ID
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Infection Control: Safeguarded patients and staff by sterilizing equipment and supplies.
- Patient Transfers & Education: Coordinated patient transfers and provided essential patient education on healthcare topics and medications.
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Administered wound care, treatments, and assisted with procedures, while monitoring patient health and reporting changes to physicians.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Patient Care Planning: Contributed to the development and implementation of individualized patient care plans.
- Daily Living Activities: Assisted long-term care residents with essential ADLs.
- Administrative Support: Managed various office duties such as, answering phones, processing forms, and managing invoices.
- Medication Assistance: Supported medication administration and monitored patient intake.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Swedish Hospital
Seattle, WA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Vital Sign Monitoring: Assisted nursing staff with rounds, documenting vital signs.
- Hygiene & Mobility Support: Promoted good oral and personal hygiene, assisted with feeding, and helped with range of motion exercises.
- Patient Engagement & Environment: Participated in group activities, maintained patient rooms, and managed linens.
- Communication & Documentation: Utilized therapeutic communication, documented activities in electronic health records, and responded to call lights.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN12.2021
CNA - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Blossom CNA
Lakewood, WA07.2016
Master of Education - Counseling And Student Services
Kenyatta University
12.2013
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Kenyatta University
06.2010
Diploma - Elementary School Teaching
Kilimambogo Teachers College
04.1989
High School Diploma - undefined
Kerugoya Girls High School
11.1985
Skills
- Clinical Proficiency: Wound Care, Medication Dispensing, Immunization Administration, Tuberculosis Test, Medication Administration, Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient Care: Hygiene Support, Therapeutic Patient Support, Comprehensive Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Emotional Support
- Operational & Administrative: Documenting Incidents, HIPAA Protocols, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management, Time Management, Problem-Solving
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Western State Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Alaska Gardens Nursing And Rehabilitation
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Study Medical Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Activ Health Care Staffing
03.2022 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Western State Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Swedish Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2018
CNA - Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
Blossom CNA
Master of Education - Counseling And Student Services
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Education - Special Education
Kenyatta University
Diploma - Elementary School Teaching
Kilimambogo Teachers College
High School Diploma - undefined
Kerugoya Girls High School
Diploma - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology