Paul Bunde
Greenville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with Number years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Area of expertise specialty.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nephrology Nurse
ECU HEALTH CENTER
Greenville, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with the training and orientation of new nursing staff members while serving as a mentor within the nephrology unit.
- Assisted physicians with administration of internal imaging procedures and interpretation of results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient care by maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Assisted surgical staff on kidney transplant procedures, providing guidance on specifics on patient condition as well as direct support during surgery.
- Optimized clinic efficiency by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, streamlining communication, and improving scheduling processes.
- Promoted a culture of continuous quality improvement by participating in regular team meetings to review key performance indicators and identify opportunities for growth.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing thorough education on dialysis treatment and lifestyle modifications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations, ensuring appropriate interventions to protect patient safety.
- Maximized patient comfort during dialysis sessions by using superior clinical skills and compassionate bedside manner.
- Administered medications safely to manage symptoms and improve overall health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Upheld strict infection control measures to minimize risks associated with hemodialysis treatments for both staff members and patients alike.
- Educated multidisciplinary staff on best practices in nephrology nursing care through ongoing professional development sessions.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-transplant care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients undergoing kidney transplantation.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventive care and available treatment options.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Strengthened patient adherence to medical regimens by providing ongoing education, support, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress toward established goals in electronic medical records systems.
- Communicated empathetically with patient concerning lifestyle factors affecting kidney health, such as diet or substance abuse and provided information on available support resources.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and medical history.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans for individuals with kidney-related conditions.
- Administered initial assessments and conducted thorough patient interviews to establish nature of issues and medical history.
- Prevented complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vascular access sites and prompt intervention when needed.
- Served as a trusted resource for patients'' families, offering support and guidance on managing complex health issues related to nephrology conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Nephrology Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Nairobi,Kenya
09.2013 - 05.2024
- Assisted with the training and orientation of new nursing staff members while serving as a mentor within the nephrology unit.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations, ensuring appropriate interventions to protect patient safety.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-transplant care, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients undergoing kidney transplantation.
- Strengthened patient adherence to medical regimens by providing ongoing education, support, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and medical history.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Night Shift Supervisor
Mbagathi District Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Assigned each member of Number person team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring high-quality service from the night shift team.
Nephrology Nurse
Mbagathi District Hospital
Nairobi,Kenya
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Facilitated smooth transitions from inpatient to outpatient care by maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing thorough education on dialysis treatment and lifestyle modifications.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in rapidly changing situations, ensuring appropriate interventions to protect patient safety.
- Administered medications safely to manage symptoms and improve overall health of patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Upheld strict infection control measures to minimize risks associated with hemodialysis treatments for both staff members and patients alike.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and condition management, offering advisement on preventive care and available treatment options.
- Coordinated and delivered direct care to nephrology patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, evaluations, and progress toward established goals in electronic medical records systems.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs and medical history.
- Prevented complications through diligent assessment of patients'' vascular access sites and prompt intervention when needed.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Deputy Unit Manager
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL
Naieobi
05.2018 - 07.2022
- Evaluated staff competency levels and provided targeted professional development opportunities to address skill gaps.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies through diligent oversight of daily operations within the unit.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to review progress, discuss challenges, and encourage open dialogue among staff members.
- Boosted overall unit performance by identifying and addressing areas for improvement in operations and staff productivity.
- Enhanced staff morale by promoting a positive work culture, recognizing achievements, and providing opportunities for growth.
- Improved team efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new management strategies.
- Handled administrative needs such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies and charts.
- Reduced employee turnover through effective recruitment, training, and mentoring programs.
- Assisted in coordinating nursing with other resident services to maintain continuity of residents' total regimen of care.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Registered Nurse Midwife
PUMWANI MATERNITY HOSPITAL
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Provided emotional support to families coping with miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues, fostering resilience during challenging times.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
- Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
- Coordinated postpartum follow-up visits to monitor both maternal recovery and newborn growth milestones accurately.
- Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of midwifery care.
- Administered medications as prescribed to ensure the well-being of mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers.
- Informed families on potential risks and overall benefits of Type births.
- Participated in over Number successful births.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
- Examined and monitored over Number pregnant women per year.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
Travel Dialysis Nurse
BUNGOMA COUNTY HOSPITAL
BUNGOMA, COUNTY
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Successfully managed emergency situations involving patients experiencing adverse reactions or medical complications during dialysis treatments.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by managing patient schedules, maintaining accurate documentation, and implementing process improvements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and satisfaction levels within the dialysis clinic.
- Supported patient education efforts with comprehensive pre-and post-dialysis counseling sessions on topics such as medication management, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients'' families, providing support and guidance on how to manage their loved one''s chronic kidney disease more effectively.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Catherine McAuley School of Nursing
Nairobi,KenyaNephrology NHD - Nursing
Rahimtullah School of Specialized Nursing-KNH
Nairobi, Kenya MIDWIFERY NHD - Nursing
Catherine McAuley School of Nursing- MATER M.HOSP
Nairobi, Kenya Skills
- Vascular Access Management
- Nursing care planning
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
- Anemia management
- Transplant care coordination
- Hemodialysis administration
- Electrolyte management
- Blood transfusion competency
- Healthcare technology proficiency
- Kidney care expertise
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- Decision-Making
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Intravenous therapy
- Delegation and Motivation
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Documentation
- Collecting vitals
- Training staff
- Patient Examination
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
Certification
1.NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH STROKE SCALE.(NIHSS)
2.NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LICENCING EXAMINATION (NCLEX).
3.INTERNATIONAL English LANGUAGE TESTING SKILLS. (IELTS).
4.PEER COUNSELLOR. (AGAPE CERT).
5.BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT (BLS/ACLS)
NIHSS
Stroke assessment certification.
2024 to 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Kiswahili
Full Professional
Luo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nephrology Nurse
ECU HEALTH CENTER
05.2024 - Current
Night Shift Supervisor
Mbagathi District Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2024
Nephrology Nurse
Mbagathi District Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2024
Deputy Unit Manager
MATER MISERICORDIAE HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse Midwife
PUMWANI MATERNITY HOSPITAL
06.2017 - 05.2019
Travel Dialysis Nurse
BUNGOMA COUNTY HOSPITAL
05.2014 - 04.2015
Nephrology Nurse
Mater Misericordiae Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Catherine McAuley School of Nursing
Nephrology NHD - Nursing
Rahimtullah School of Specialized Nursing-KNH
MIDWIFERY NHD - Nursing
Catherine McAuley School of Nursing- MATER M.HOSP