Patricia Mudimu RN
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MDS Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Manager
Caraday Healthcare
Austin, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Utilizes critical-thinking and decision-making skills in review and determination of coverage for medically necessary health care services and efficiency in accordance with CMS coverage guidelines.
- Perform comprehensive Clinical Chart Reviews and Quality Assurance Audits
- Determine appropriateness of services and medical necessity utilizing CMS and Managed Care guidelines.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Admission RN
Senior Care Centers LLC
Austin, TX
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed administrative functions like cost management, utilization reviews, quality assurance and medical protocol development.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed caseload of 5 to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
LTC Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
Fortworth, TX
11.2010 - 06.2013
- Administered medications and treatments to over 20 patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Trained new nurses in proper medical techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Defined patient advocacy objectives for patients and caregivers through collaboration with healthcare professional team to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Paris Junior College
Paris, TX05.2014
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookhaven College
Dallas, TX08.2011
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX10.2010
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [January 2022]
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Certified Health Coach - ACE in 2017
Timeline
MDS Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Manager
Caraday Healthcare
09.2019 - Current
Admission RN
Senior Care Centers LLC
08.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse, Telemetry
South Austin Medical Center
09.2014 - 12.2015
LTC Charge Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Paris Junior College
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookhaven College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [January 2022]
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- Certified Health Coach - ACE in 2017
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