Regina Gininwa
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional with 17 years of acute care experience as an RN and respected member of the medical community. Demonstrates excellent clinical skills in providing safe patient care, enhanced by natural interpersonal skills. Reliable and dependable, excels in new environments, works well under pressure, and collaborates effectively with others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PRN Position
Cone Health
Greensboro, NC
06.2017 - Current
- Registered Nurse on a Progressive Care Unit of 38 beds providing direct patient care to progressive care patients weaned off ventilation, chest tube, tracheostomy, and telemetry monitoring, in addition to the above.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point
High Point, NC
12.2013 - Current
- Company Overview: High Point Medical Center.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on individual patients' level of care and needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Coordinates the assessment, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to provide optimal quality patient care and outcome.
- Administer medication safely according to established guidelines, while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions that may require intervention.
- Conducts medication reconciliation and chart review.
- Educate patient and family/caregivers on patient's care instructions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities for quality patient outcomes consistent with established mission, vision, philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws.
- Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implement evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- High Point Medical Center.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) II
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point
12.2007 - Current
- Provided direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Unit preceptor for new and incoming CNAs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing/ FNP-BC
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Office Administration
Northern Caribbean University
05.2000
Skills
- Patient Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Infectious disease control
Affiliations
- North Carolina Nurses Association
- SIGMA Theta Tau International INC
Achievementsandawards
- Teammate Spotlight Recipient 2024
- Scholarly Project: Effect of Physical Activity on Hypertension in African American Adults
Clinicalrotation
- Adult and Older Adult, WFBH, Internal Medicine, High Point, 136
- Adult and Older Adult, Randleman Family Clinic, 80
- Health Care of Women, Mount Zion Clinic PA, 144
- Health Care of Children, Mount Zion Clinic PA, 144
- Residency, Mount Zion Clinic PA, 192
Licensures & certifications
- FNP-BC - ANCC
- RN – NC BON
- BLS Provider Certificate
- ACLS Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse PRN Position
Cone Health
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point
12.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) II
High Point Regional Hospital
12.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing/ FNP-BC
Winston Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Office Administration
Northern Caribbean University
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