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PETRA MUA

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Successful RN with expertise in documentation and medication administration. Works effectively with nursing staff and clinicians to deliver exceptional care. Skilled at communicating on patients' levels and helping each feel comfortable with treatments. Patient-centered LVN Floor Nurse competent at helping Acute and long term patients with daily living needs, administering medications and collecting vital signs. Offers exceptional clinical knowledge and abilities, sound judgment and excellent documentation skills. Compassionate in helping patients with medical and emotional support. 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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Patient-oriented Nurse with 16 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 Long term care specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge RN

University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

LPN Charge Nurse

University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 08.2022
  • Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on floor.
  • Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
  • Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
  • Utilized PCC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
  • Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
  • Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
  • Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
  • Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
  • Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
  • Measured and recorded patients' vital signs every hour.
  • Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in working environment.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 to 35 patients per day in 150-bed unit.
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

LPN Charge Nurse

Five Oaks Manor
06.2007 - 11.2015
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using PCC.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
  • Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
  • Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
  • Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
  • Participated in development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives to raise healthcare standards.
  • Led and mentored 10 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • 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.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Essential School of Nursing
Miami, FL
01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Training School For Health Personnel
Bamenda, NW Region
08.1999

High School Diploma -

CCAST BAMBILI
BAMENDA, NW REGION
06.1996

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Supply Restocking
  • Unit Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Education
  • Cultural Competence
  • Medication Administration
  • Time Management
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Charge RN

University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 08.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Five Oaks Manor
06.2007 - 11.2015

Associate of Science - Nursing

Essential School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Training School For Health Personnel

High School Diploma -

CCAST BAMBILI
PETRA MUA