Musa Mpofu
Riverside,RI
Summary
Experienced registered nurse known for strong patient advocacy and meticulous care planning. Adept at managing critical patient situations, ensuring safety, and fostering effective communication within healthcare teams. Compassionate registered nurse with a strong foundation in medication administration, patient monitoring, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harris Health Center
Central Falls, Rhode Island
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers. Subcutaneous, oral, and intravenous medication, including insulin.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Providing care to patients with tracheostomies and pulmonary problems, such as COPD. Providing care to patients with urostomy and colostomy appliances.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Providing care to patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Registered Nurse
St Lukes
New Bedford, Massachusetts
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers, including intravenous, oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous.
- Monitored and cared for patients with various drains and tubes, such as cholecystectomy drains, wound vacs, chest tubes, and PCN tubes for the kidney.
- Providing care to patients on TPN and PEG tube feeds for nutritional purposes.
- Monitoring patients with psychological issues including alcohol withdrawal suicide and drug overdose. Providing care to patients with various medical conditions, for example, hypertension, diabetes, cholecystitis, and post-cholecystectomy. Patients' post-surgery, for example, after laparotomy, providing care for patients after fractures of the hip and/or long bones.
- Monitored patients on telemetry, conducted EKGs, and reported findings to the doctor.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Fall prevention and the prevention of pressure injuries to the skin during hospitalization through the use of nursing interventions.
- Administered blood and blood products as prescribed. Conducting blood draws to monitor various laboratory values, as ordered.
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Conducting wound care to various types of wounds as prescribed.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects, or lifestyle changes. Gave subcutaneous, intravenous, and oral medication.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored patients on telemonitors. Conducted EKGs and reported abnormal findings to the doctor.
- Administered and monitored patients on heparin infusion, and gave insulin using a sliding scale, as prescribed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by adhering to the hospital's current policies during patient care.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients, and conducted bladder scanning as needed
- Provided care to patients on COWS and CIWA scoring for drug and alcohol-related medical problems.
Registered Nurse
Mpilo Hospital,
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa
05.2006 - 12.2021
- Administered medications and treatments according to hospital policy. Conducted wound dressings as prescribed.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Created nursing care plans for patients with various med/surg conditions.
- Assisted patients with various needs, such as eating, ambulation, and taking vital signs to assess orthostatic hypertension.
- Cared for patients with DVT, and also prevented DVT post-op through early mobilization and the use of compression socks.
- Provided care to patients with seizures, epilepsy, and various stages of stroke, such as TIA, acute, and subacute stroke.
Education
BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mpilo School of Nursing
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa03-2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Wound care
- MED/SURG nursing
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Taking vitals
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Mobility assistance
- IV drug therapy management
- Epic EHR management
- Insulin medication assistance
- Patient care planning
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Harris Health Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Lukes
07.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Mpilo Hospital,
05.2006 - 12.2021
BSN Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Mpilo School of Nursing