Ruth Mwansa
Snellville,GA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Resident with a proven track record at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, showcasing exceptional clinical judgment and compassion. Excelled in administering medications accurately and providing critical care, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in health promotion and quality improvement, adept at transforming patient care through empathy and advanced nursing practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Resident
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Nurse Extern
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
Caregiver
CaraVita Home Care
07.2017 - 10.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07-2024
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA10-2020
Skills
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Quality improvement
- Infection Prevention
Timeline
Nurse Resident
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
Northside Gwinnett Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2024
Caregiver
CaraVita Home Care
07.2017 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Associate of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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