Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Community Service
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Rufus Mutitu

Rufus Mutitu

El Paso

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 16 years of combined nursing experience, including Emergency Room, PACU, and long-term care. Skilled in post-anesthesia recovery, emergency interventions, and patient advocacy across diverse populations. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality care in high-pressure environments. Holds advanced certifications in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN PACU RN

Memorial Medical Hospital
02.2025 - Current
  • - Provide post-anesthesia care in the PACU, monitoring patients’ vital signs, airway status, and overall recovery progress.
  • - Manage pain, nausea, and post-surgical complications in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons.
  • - Assess patients for readiness for discharge or transfer and provide education on post-operative self-care.
  • - Perform wound care, IV therapy, and medication administration per physician orders.
  • - Ensure safe patient handoffs and accurate documentation in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Float Pool RN – ER & PACU

The Hospitals of Providence (Tenet Resource Agency)
06.2016 - 02.2025
  • - Delivered patient care in both the Emergency Department and PACU, adapting quickly to different patient needs and environments.
  • - Monitored post-anesthesia patients, managing hemodynamic stability, airway needs, and pain control.
  • - Provided emergency nursing care to adult and pediatric patients, including triage, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, and stabilization during trauma and code situations.
  • - Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

RN, Adult & Pediatric Emergency Room

Providence Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • - Cared for adult and pediatric patients presenting with diverse emergency conditions.
  • - Assisted in codes, intubations, wound suturing, IV line placement, and medication administration.
  • - Triaged patients, stabilized critical cases, and coordinated transfers.
  • - Educated patients and families regarding care, medications, and follow-up treatment.

RN, Emergency Department

Las Palmas Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • - Delivered urgent and critical care to adults and children in the ER.
  • - Reported condition changes to physicians and collaborated in implementing treatment plans.
  • - Administered medications and documented patient care accurately.

LVN

Vista Hills Health Care Center
02.2009 - 10.2009
  • - Admitted and assessed residents, managed care plans, and supervised nursing staff.
  • - Assisted physicians during rounds and provided medication administration.

CNA

Franklin Heights Nursing Home
06.2007 - 07.2007
  • - Assisted residents with ADLs, provided personal care, and maintained accurate records.

Regional Supervisor / Office Assistant

Gap Promotions Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2006
  • - Supervised 150+ staff in merchandising and promotions, managed logistics, and ensured product availability at sales points.
  • - Coordinated marketing campaigns and client relations.

Education

Master of Science in Health Science - Healthcare Informatics

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Eastern New Mexico University

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Anamarc College

LVN Certificate - undefined

Anamarc College

Diploma in Supervision - undefined

Alison Education

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Discharge planning
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in oral and written communication
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in computer use
  • Proficient in nursing tasks
  • Proficient in reading English

Certification

  • - Registered Nurse (RN), State of Texas & New Mexico
  • - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • - Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

PRN PACU RN

Memorial Medical Hospital
02.2025 - Current

Float Pool RN – ER & PACU

The Hospitals of Providence (Tenet Resource Agency)
06.2016 - 02.2025

RN, Adult & Pediatric Emergency Room

Providence Memorial Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2016

RN, Emergency Department

Las Palmas Medical Center
08.2011 - 05.2012

LVN

Vista Hills Health Care Center
02.2009 - 10.2009

CNA

Franklin Heights Nursing Home
06.2007 - 07.2007

Regional Supervisor / Office Assistant

Gap Promotions Ltd.
01.1997 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Eastern New Mexico University

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Anamarc College

LVN Certificate - undefined

Anamarc College

Diploma in Supervision - undefined

Alison Education

Master of Science in Health Science - Healthcare Informatics

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Community Service

Times of Refreshing International Ministries (TORIM), 2012, Present, - Praise & Worship Leader, overseeing worship services, volunteer coordination, and community health outreach.

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