PETERSON NYAKUNDI
REGISTERED NURSE
Princeton,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. Experienced [Job Title] with over 1 years of experience in . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
FOUR SQUARE
Princeton Tx, TEXAS
01.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VILLAGE AT MAPLESHADE
Plano, TX
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Cared for over 20 patients each day with quality-driven support
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonegate Nursing Center
Plano, TX
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising LVN.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [PCC, MATRIX AND LG] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for over 20 geriatric and long term care patients each day with quality-driven support
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fundamental LTC
RRICHARDSON, TX
09.2015 - 03.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Cared for over 21 [geriatric] and [long term] patients each day with quality-driven support
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
Certified Nursing Assistant
PRESTONWOOD NURSING AND REHAB
PLANO TX, TX
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Assisted coworkers in switch from PCC to MATRIX and completed subsequent training sessions in 3 days
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet all needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Education
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
HEBRON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Miami Gardens, FL 08.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
NCTC
Corinth, TX 08.2014 - 08.2015
Skills
Intravenous therapy
undefinedCertification
CPR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
FOUR SQUARE
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
VILLAGE AT MAPLESHADE
11.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - REGISTERED NURSE
HEBRON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
08.2018 - 12.2020
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Stonegate Nursing Center
04.2017 - 04.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Fundamental LTC
09.2015 - 03.2017
Associate of Science - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
NCTC
08.2014 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
PRESTONWOOD NURSING AND REHAB
01.2012 - 09.2015
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