Maureen Murugi
Tacoma,Washington
Summary
Caring LPN adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administer medication and various treatments including controlled narcotics both PO and IM.
CNA
Homecare Assistance
Seattle, WA
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
LPN
Alaska Gardens
Tacoma, WA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
CNA
Hope Human Services
Fife, WA
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Certificate - LPN
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Jomo Kenyatta University
Juja Kenya06.2013
High School Diploma -
Nyahururu Elite Senior School
Nyahururu Kenya12.2009
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Wound Dressing
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid and CPR
- In-Home Care
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Observation
Timeline
LPN
Alaska Gardens
09.2021 - 01.2022
LPN
Western State Hospital
06.2021 - Current
CNA
Homecare Assistance
11.2020 - Current
CNA
Hope Human Services
02.2018 - 05.2021
Certificate - LPN
Clover Park Technical College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Jomo Kenyatta University
High School Diploma -
Nyahururu Elite Senior School
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