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Regina Magodi-Waida
Registered Nurse
Durham,North Carolina
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse seeking employment in a hospital setting. I have about 20 years bedside nursing experience and about 5 years triage and nursing management. I am a good candidate for this kind of work because I am organized, Independent, goal oriented, focused with outstanding communication and computer skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Peak Resources Brookshire
10.2021 - Current
- Care and Treatment of Elderly clients in a Long-Term Care Facility.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from/ admission to discharge.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring timely completion of reports as necessary for compliance purposes.
- Evaluated clinical competency of nursing staff through direct observation, feedback sessions, and periodic skills assessments.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Nurse- Hospice Care CT NC
INJOyus Pvt
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Care for clients with terminal illnesses until end of life.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
Home Health and Triage Nurse- Part Time
Pediatric Service of America
09.2008 - 01.2020
- Care of premature pediatric ventilator dependent clients in a home setting.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Registered Nurse- Full Time
Brian Center South Point
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Care for clients in a post acute care, rehabilitation and long-term care setting
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Transporting, supervision and care of critically ill patients in a hospital setting. Duties include transporting post surgical patients to hospital floors. Transporting critically ill patients to and from CT, MRI & dialysis....
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Practical Nurse
Peak Resources Treyburn
03.2008 - 08.2012
- Care for Elderly patients in a long term care setting.
- Promoted patient health and wellbeing with compassionate bedside manner and attentive monitoring of vital signs.
- Established strong rapport with patients while maintaining professional boundaries as a trusted healthcare provider.
- Improved patient care by implementing customized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through timely and efficient medication administration.
School Nurse- Part Time
Pediatric Services of America
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Lead Medication Technician
Croasdaile Methodist Retirement Facility
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Monitoring and administration of medication to patients in a skilled long term care facility.
- Reporting any changes in condition to assigned nurse supervisor.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients about potential side effects, interactions, and precautions related to their medications.
- Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Davidson CCC
Lexington, North Carolina, USA05-2012
No Degree - Practical Nursing Diploma
Durham County CC
Durham, North Carolina, USA12-2007
Skills
- Nursing staff management
- Planning and scheduling
- Clinical judgment
- Clinical management
- Leadership
- Chart checks and audits
- Bedside nursing
- Geriatrics
- Great Communication skill
- Good customer service
- Organized
- Risk management and analysis
- Goal Oriented
- Detailed oriented
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Accomplishments
-USA Magnet Recognition Excellency 2023
-Davidson County Community College High Honors In Applied Science; Nursing
Affiliations
- America Nurses Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeInternshipWork Location
RemoteQuote
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Peak Resources Brookshire
10.2021 - Current
Nurse- Hospice Care CT NC
INJOyus Pvt
01.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse- Full Time
Brian Center South Point
08.2014 - 09.2016
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2013
School Nurse- Part Time
Pediatric Services of America
01.2009 - 03.2010
Home Health and Triage Nurse- Part Time
Pediatric Service of America
09.2008 - 01.2020
Practical Nurse
Peak Resources Treyburn
03.2008 - 08.2012
Lead Medication Technician
Croasdaile Methodist Retirement Facility
01.2006 - 02.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Davidson CCC
No Degree - Practical Nursing Diploma
Durham County CC
Software
Languages
English
Shona
Upper intermediate (B2)
Swahili
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Work, travelling and reading
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