Mubanga Szalkaya
Clairton,PA
Summary
Passionate Nurse with 14 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, School Nurse, and Assisted living care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
wpsbc
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2010 - Current
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Performed routine inspections of the school premises to identify any potential hazards or risks to student safety.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Nurse/Shift Supervisor Under Jewish Home
MileStone Staffing Services
Pittsburgh, 15209
07.2007 - Current
- Provided oversight and supervision of nursing staff during assigned shift.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess patient care needs, monitor progress, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Addressed patient and family concerns in a timely manner and ensured appropriate follow-up was completed.
- Assessed staffing needs and adjusted assignments accordingly to ensure optimal coverage.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities including vital signs, treatments administered, medications given.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient plans of care and treatment options.
- Performed direct patient care duties as needed during times of high volume or critical situations.
- Monitored employee performance on an ongoing basis to identify areas needing improvement or additional training.
- Evaluated incident reports to determine root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions when necessary.
- Delegated tasks effectively to ensure maximum efficiency within the unit while maintaining safety standards.
- Collaborated with other departments and facilities to coordinate transfers, admissions, discharges.
- Reviewed lab results upon receipt from laboratory services in order to provide prompt treatment as necessary.
- Facilitated orientation of new employees by providing clinical instruction and guidance.
- Acted as a liaison between physicians and nursing staff regarding patient care issues or questions.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Participated in Quality Improvement initiatives related to safety outcomes or customer satisfaction ratings.
- Utilized computer systems for documentation purposes such as charting notes or entering orders.
- Managed performance of [Number]-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
- Evaluated patient needs and preferences to build and update tailored treatment plans.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
CNA
Baldwin Health Center
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2006 - 03.2009
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Margaret
Pittsburg, CA12-2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
- Patient Care and Education
- Medical chart management
- Wound Management
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Ventilator care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Palliative Care
- Licensed by PA nursing board
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Emergency Care
- Home Health Care
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care Nursing
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Infectious disease control
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharge
- Medication Distribution
- Immunization skills
- Emotional awareness
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Evaluation
- Emergency Procedures
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient Satisfaction
- Patient discharging
- Feeding Assistance
Accomplishments
Yes Hero program 2022
Certification
LPN for now until I pass my RN boards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse
wpsbc
08.2010 - Current
Nurse/Shift Supervisor Under Jewish Home
MileStone Staffing Services
07.2007 - Current
CNA
Baldwin Health Center
06.2006 - 03.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Margaret