Robinah Nwanna
SAINT MICHAEL,MN
Summary
Diligent, caring, hardworking and service oriented Registered Nurse with more than twenty years of Nursing experience. I am also a dedicated dependable Charge Nurse/Supervisor skilled in unit administration and staff management. Over ten years of nursing experience and extensive knowledge of leadership with administrative knowledge as a charge nurse in the medical sphere. I am Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with mental and medical disorders. I am a Collaborative and motivational leader with proven skills in training new nursing floor staff while providing top-notch service to Mental Health patient populations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Registered Nurse
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Anoka, MN
06.2016 - Current
- As the Administrator on Duty (AOD) at Anoka-Metro Regional Treatment Center, I am responsible for administrative and clinical oversight during evening and night shifts, ensuring facility policies are followed, program requirements are met, and high standards of nursing care are maintained. I act as a liaison to community care providers, families, and outside agencies, providing clinical and administrative consultation, direction, and delegation to nursing staff.
- Provide clinical and administrative oversight and coordination of nursing services during off-business hours.
- Provide direct patient care as needed, balancing with Charge Nurse duties, while using organizational skills to manage a mix of patients and flow of activities while prioritizing needs.
- Apply nursing expertise to advocate as well as meet needs of mental health patients in a challenging inpatient state security locked environment.
- Work within the interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Provide leadership and supervise nursing staff and monitor their needs, as well as coordinate administrative duties, including schedules, nursing assignments and patient care in a timely manner.
- Assign and delegate work responsibilities based on unit acuity and staff resources, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery.
- Administer medications and treatments to patients and monitor their responses while working with healthcare teams to address new concerns and adjust care plans.
- Over see patient admissions, transfers and discharges and handle unit emergencies effectively while taking lead in review of seclusion/restraint events in a timely manner.
- Manage unit needs when resources are insufficient and limited to meet care needs by acting accordingly while applying flexibility.
- Recognize when the level of resources risks compromising the quality of care and report concerns to appropriate supervisor.
- Facilitate therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and help patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further mental illness.
- Effectively prioritize assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Provide and monitor milieu for staff and patient safety, follow up incidents of unsafe practice to prevent reoccurrence.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of mental health symptoms reoccurrence to promote successful community living.
- Educate patients and answer questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observe and report patient conditions, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Strengthen training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and mental health workshops and share knowledge with colleagues.
- Ensure compliance with policies, protocols, and guidelines during emergencies and significant events.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Respond to and oversee emergency situations, including psychiatric, medical, and security incidents.
- Strengthen unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Build rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lyngblomsten Care Center
Saint Paul, MN
12.2004 - 06.2017
- Quickly established a rapport with patients, while utilizing efficient communication, teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of nursing processes and treatments while applying critical thinking.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Supervised nursing assistants and th e Trained Medication Assistants (TMA) working with me. i.e Supervising medication administration by the TMA.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care with safety being paramount.
- Provide quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures such as Intravenous (IV) Therapy on the transitional care unit when necessary, IV therapy for needed fluids, specialty medications and nutritional supplements and TPN.
- Provide wound care to promote rapid healing of abrasions, lacerations, contusions, diabetic foot ulcers, venous, arterial ulcerations and traumatic or surgical wounds. Tracheostomy care and maintenance of artificial airways. Tracheostomy assessments and evaluation, suctioning, stoma care, dressing changes, changing inner cannula and other essential services.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including social workers, Physical Therapists and Dieticians to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to the Charge Registered Nurse , recording all changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Ridge Health And Rehab
New Hope , MN
04.2008 - 09.2009
- Established therapeutic relationships with patients, while utilizing efficient communication, teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of the nursing processes and treatments while applying critical thinking.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Supervised medication administration by the Trained Medication Assistant (TMA) and reported to the Charge Registered Nurse.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques, including sterile techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications and tracheostomy care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to the Charge Registered Nurse as well as recorded all changes in medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
Trained Medication Assistant (TMA)
University Good Samaritan Society Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2006 - 03.2007
- Effectively and efficiently administered prescribed oral medications, inhalers, eardrops and nebulizer treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Documentations of medication adherence and refusals.
- Assisted patients with ADLs, such as eating, bathing as well as transferring them in and out of wheelchairs, beds and adaptive equipments.
- Checked vital signs, intake and output and recorded.
Trained Medication Assistant
Marian Center - Health East.
Saint Paul , MN
07.2002 - 10.2004
- Effectively and efficiently administered prescribed oral medications, inhalers, eardrops and nebulizer treatments under the supervision of a supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Documented medication adherence and refusals.
- Assisted patients with ADLs, such as eating, bathing, as well as transferring them in and out of wheelchairs, beds and adaptive equipments.
- Checked Vital signs, Intake and output and recorded.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maplewood Care Centre
Maplewood, MN
10.2000 - 11.2001
- Completed patient care while compiling with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Cared for an average of six patients in an eight hour shift in a long term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Assisted nurses to take care of clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun activities, including singing and played cards with patients each shift to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Anthony Park Home
Saint Paul , MN
06.1998 - 10.2000
- Provided cares to patients while Complying with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Assisted patients with good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for average of eight patients per shift in a long term facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and kept the charge nurse informed of changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and other areas of the facility.
Education
Master of Science - MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, MN05.2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Saint Paul, MN12.2007
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN4 1998
High School Diploma -
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
Kampala, Uganda-East Africa11 1995
Skills
- Patient care planning and monitoring and process evaluation
- Management of the unit and supervision of HSTs and LPNs for safe patient care
- Excellent decision-making skills and communication skills
- Compassionate nature with ability to calm patients
- Patient and family relations and advocacy
- Medication Administration and Data Entry
- Preventative health
- Strong clinical judgment using nursing critical thinking
- Fluent in English and Swahili
- Extensive knowledge of psychiatric and medical emergency response
- Patient admission and discharge and follow-up calls
- Patient education
- Strong leadership and delegation abilities
- Culturally sensitive nursing care
- Proficient in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and facility protocols
Affiliations
Timeline
Senior Registered Nurse
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
06.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Ridge Health And Rehab
04.2008 - 09.2009
Trained Medication Assistant (TMA)
University Good Samaritan Society Center
02.2006 - 03.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lyngblomsten Care Center
12.2004 - 06.2017
Trained Medication Assistant
Marian Center - Health East.
07.2002 - 10.2004
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maplewood Care Centre
10.2000 - 11.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Anthony Park Home
06.1998 - 10.2000
Master of Science - MSN-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Catherine University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Lakes College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Saint Paul College - A Community And Technical College
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
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