RITA TANGANSA
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in providing exceptional care to patients within high-volume settings. Demonstrates professional development and clinical skills utilizing nursing process to assess, implement and evaluate patient care in collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practices related to cardiac telemetry nursing care.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Implemented appropriate interventions according to established protocols for rapid response teams.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals admitted with cardiac arrhythmias.
- Administered specialized cardiac care to patients in a telemetry unit.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Medical Assistant Technician
Capital Care Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Provided education about preventative health measures such as diet, exercise and lifestyle choices.
- Administered medications as directed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate patient records by updating information in electronic health record systems.
- Documented notes during patient visits.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Nursing Student Extern
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in patient care activities under supervision of registered nurse, including bathing, feeding, and dressing.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients through active listening skills.
- Supported the administration of IV medications and fluids under close supervision.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments under the supervision of a nurse.
- Assisted with the setup and operation of medical equipment, such as EKG machines and patient monitors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockville Nursing Home
Rockville, MD
12.2015 - 04.2020
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD12-2022
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Discharge coordination
- Collecting vitals
- Telemetry monitoring
- Documentation and charting
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family education
- Feeding assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Communication
- Time management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Nursing Student Extern
Holy Cross Hospital - Holy Cross Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
Medical Assistant Technician
Capital Care Inc.
04.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rockville Nursing Home
12.2015 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
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