Rahab Mbaki
Forest,VA
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac RN
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
2023.07 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
2023.03 - 2023.06
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for patients with ostomies.
- Advised patients on proper nutrition and offered holistic solutions to severe conditions.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Travel Nurse
Centra Health
2022.08 - 2023.02
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMAR
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara RMH Medical Center
2022.01 - 2022.04
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Registered Nurse
UVA
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Sovah Health - Martinsville
2020.01 - 2021.09
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
St Mary’s Mission Hospital
2015.01 - 2019.10
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- 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.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2020
Diploma - Nursing
St Luke’s School of Nursing
Kenya 03.2012
High School Certificate -
Kahuhia Girls High School
Kenya01.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Interpreting EKGs
Timeline
Cardiac RN
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
2023.07 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
2023.03 - 2023.06
Travel Nurse
Centra Health
2022.08 - 2023.02
Travel Registered Nurse
Sentara RMH Medical Center
2022.01 - 2022.04
Travel Registered Nurse
UVA
2021.10 - 2021.12
Registered Nurse
Sovah Health - Martinsville
2020.01 - 2021.09
Registered Nurse
St Mary’s Mission Hospital
2015.01 - 2019.10
BSN - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma - Nursing
St Luke’s School of Nursing
High School Certificate -
Kahuhia Girls High School
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