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
Professional bedside manner
Lab result interpretation
Oxygen saturation standards
Strong clinical judgment
IV setup
Staff supervision
Feeding pumps understanding
Insulin medication assistance
Tracheostomy Care
Foley catheters
HIPAA education
Certification
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