MERCY MUTUKU
Lynn,MA
Summary
Patient oriented nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Hospital And Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and making recommendations for process enhancements.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Program Specialist
The NEEDS Centre
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Assists and supports individuals in daily routines
- Implements clinical, educational and vocational programs
- Observes and records data for programs established in their individual and behavior support plans
- Participates with other team members to create a therapeutic environment that includes regular community membership
- Help in record keeping - filing receipts, reconciling daily clients expenditure.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Northeastern University
Boston, MA08.2023
Bachelor of Science in Purchasing & Supplies Management -
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Kenya05.2015
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Vital signs monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Intake and discharge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Hospital And Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Program Specialist
The NEEDS Centre
08.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Purchasing & Supplies Management -
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology