Ruth Gbenete
Dayton,MN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Woodlake Health, skilled in medication administration and patient assessment. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Committed to delivering high-quality care while addressing the holistic needs of diverse patient populations.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woodlake Health
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Supported administration of medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Participated in patient care planning meetings, contributing insights on individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and post-discharge instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline workflows.
- Implemented infection control measures to promote safe environments for patients and staff.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse
Mount Olivet Care View Center
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and streamline workflows.
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes to nursing staff.
Nursing Assistant
Silvercreek Health care
06.2016 - 12.2021
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted in daily patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during routine activities.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Eldercare
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted in daily patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during routine activities.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Provided support with mobility and personal hygiene tasks, fostering patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Minnesota City, MN03-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control measures
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woodlake Health
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mount Olivet Care View Center
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Silvercreek Health care
06.2016 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
Catholic Eldercare
02.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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