Mwewa Kashimbo
Bronx,United States
Summary
Compassionate and clinically skilled BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with experience in a high-acuity Medicine/Telemetry unit at Bellevue Hospital. Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation, continuous telemetry monitoring, IV medication administration, and rapid response management. Experienced Charge Nurse with demonstrated leadership in team coordination, delegation, and patient safety oversight. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced acute care environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse- Medicine / Surgery ( Telemetry Unit)
Bellevue Hospital
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions including post-myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization.
- Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms; promptly identify and escalate life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs and assist in clinical decision-making related to cardiac status changes.
- Administer IV push medications, continuous cardiac drips, anticoagulants, and other pharmacologic therapies per protocol.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit workflow, delegating assignments, supporting staff, and ensuring safe patient ratios.
- Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response events as part of the resuscitation team.
- Manage central lines, peripheral IVs, Foley catheters, wound care, and post-procedural monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Precept and mentor new graduate nurses and nursing students.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Student Nurse / Medical Surgical Unit
Bellevue Hospital
New York , NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments and implemented care plans under RN supervision.
- Administered medications and IV therapies safely in accordance with the 7 rights of medication administration.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and communicated changes to the healthcare team.
- Assisted in pain management using pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA and infection control standards.
Student Nurse /Pediatric Unit
Elmhurst Hospital
New York, NY
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients.
- Administered oral, IV, and IM medications under supervision.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to achieve safe, quality patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from patients and families
Student Nurse / Adult Psychiatric Unit
Bellevue Hospital
New York , NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted with behavioral health assessments and therapeutic communication.
- Monitored patients for safety and behavioral changes.
- Supported approximately 20 patients with ADLs while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York (City), NY12-2022
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Health Information Access
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intramuscular Injections
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Active Listening
- Time Management
Certification
● Registered Nurse (RN)- NY
● BLS - Basic Life Support
● Mandated NYS Infection Control Training for Healthcare Professionals.
● NYS Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting.
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Staff Nurse- Medicine / Surgery ( Telemetry Unit)
Bellevue Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Student Nurse / Medical Surgical Unit
Bellevue Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Student Nurse /Pediatric Unit
Elmhurst Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse / Adult Psychiatric Unit
Bellevue Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State University of New York At Buffalo
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
- Continuous Telemetry Monitoring
- IV Therapy & Drip Administration
- Rapid Response & Code Blue Participation
- Charge Nurse Leadership & Delegation
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- EMR Documentation
- Precepting & Mentorship