Nyambe Matundwelo
Melissa,TX
Summary
Efficient Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical - Travel Assignment
Kent Hospital
Warwick, RI
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Inserted Peripheral IV and managed central and PICC lines.
- Wound care. administered blood transfusion,TPN and tube feeding
RN, Medical-Surgical
Medical City McKinney
McKinney, TX
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Head to toe assessment
- Admissions
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Administered TPN and blood transfusions
- Communicated with physicians or emergency care providers to report any changes in patient condition
- Inserted Peripheral IV and managed central and PICC lines.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Suprapubic and foley catheter Care
- Wound care
LVN Charge Nurse
Powerback Rehabilitation
Richardson, TX
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Performed blood sugar checks
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
Allen, TX
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Admissions
- Administered oral, IV and subcutaneous medication
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LVN Floor Nurse
Plano Specialty Hospital
Plano, TX
02.2007 - 10.2013
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Admissions and discharges
- Oral, IV and subcutaneous medication administration
- Wound care
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Administered TPN, NGT and GT feedings
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College
Mesquite, TX08.2017
Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Sweetwater, TX04.2005
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Patient discharge procedures
- Acute and rehabilitative care
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical - Travel Assignment
Kent Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
Medical City McKinney
02.2018 - 11.2020
LVN Charge Nurse
Powerback Rehabilitation
07.2015 - 01.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
Post Acute Medical Hospital
11.2013 - 06.2015
LVN Floor Nurse
Plano Specialty Hospital
02.2007 - 10.2013
Vocational Nursing
Texas State Technical College - West Texas
Associate of Science - Nursing
Carrington College