Regina Gininwa

. Conduct in-home health evaluations and complex care management for health plan members.

• Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.

. Deliver comprehensive, personalized care in plan member's home to address chronic conditions nd close gaps in care thereby improving health outcomes.

• Educated patients and families on disease prevention, management, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote wellness.

• 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.
• Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and standards.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient conditions, prioritizing critical interventions effectively.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering skill development and promoting best practices in clinical settings.
• Evaluated patient progress and adjusted treatment strategies based on individual needs and responses.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions 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.
• Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team performance through skill development and knowledge sharing.
• 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.
• 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.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing ensuring comfort and safety.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Monitored vital signs, accurately documenting changes for healthcare team and reporting abnormal values to nurses.
• Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition and reported to nurses.
• 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.
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
• Trained new staff on patient care protocols and hospital procedures.