MUTINTA CHANSA
Dayton,MN
Summary
Experienced intensive case nurse providing compassionate care. Ensures patient needs are met throughout treatment and recovery, promoting condition awareness and resolution. Dedicated healthcare professional committed to supporting total health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
M Health Fairview
University of Minnesota Medical Center, MN
08.2020 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and administer treatment for rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected and prepared blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
- Assisted physicians during diagnostic tests such as CT scans, MRI's, EEG’s, ensuring patient safety throughout procedure.
- Performed physical examinations on neurological patients to assess their condition.
- Monitored vital signs of neurological patients during treatment or recovery periods.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to neurological surgery patients.
- Assessed neurological status of patients, including cognitive and motor functions, reflexes, cranial nerve functioning, and coordination.
- Managed acute pain associated with neurologic conditions through use of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic methods.
- Interpreted and tracked EKG readings to monitor patient condition, consistently identifying irregular telemetry readings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management as well as lifestyle choices.
- Implemented medication administration, IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders, monitored patients' vitals, and provided patient orientation.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients requiring specialized attention including ventilator management, comprehensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications and treatment, monitored patient responses, and collaborated with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Promoted patient advocacy by conveying care preferences to practitioners, validating interventions accomplished treatment objectives, and recognizing insurance coverage constraints.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Saint. John's Hospital
Saint Paul,MN, MN
11.2013 - 08.2020
- Worked as Charge nurse on 31 bed unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management, and lifestyle choices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
GOLDEN LIVING HILLCREST OF WAYZATA
Wayzata, MN
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Developed individualized care plans for patients based on assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in accordance with established standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with managing multiple chronic diagnoses such as COPD and asthma
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and medical data
- Provided wound care and performed sterile dressing changes
- Reviewed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to evaluate the health condition of residents.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05.2014
Associate of science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.2012
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical thinking Skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Leadership skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Charting
- Ventilator management
- Emergency Interventions
- Needs Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Continuous Improvement
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse Minnesota, License number R-206932-4
- BLS/ACLS Certified through American Heart Association
- NIHSS Certified through American Academy of CME and American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
M Health Fairview
08.2020 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit
Saint. John's Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse, Long-Term Acute Care
GOLDEN LIVING HILLCREST OF WAYZATA
03.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bemidji State University
Associate of science - Nursing
Iowa Central Community College