Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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INSTRUMENTS HANDLED
CASES MANAGED
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SHADRACK CHUMBA

University Place

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at South Sound Behavioral Hospital, excelling in crisis intervention and patient assessment. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective therapeutic communication and comprehensive discharge planning, significantly reducing readmissions. Skilled in medication administration and dedicated to fostering collaborative care within interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Lacey
04.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, diagnosing, and implementing appropriate interventions for psychiatric patients.
  • Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Administered psychotropic medications accurately and monitored patients for potential side effects, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
  • Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing education on psychiatric disorders, treatments, and best practices in behavioral health nursing.
  • Performed thorough mental status examinations to inform diagnostic processes and ensure appropriate treatment plans were put into place.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide additional support and guidance.

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health PRN

Wellfound Behavioral Hospital
University Place
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
  • Conducted mental health assessments and administered psychiatric medications as prescribed.
  • Monitored patients for changes in mental and emotional status, responding to crises appropriately.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors to deliver integrated care.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication regimens.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in EMR systems, in compliance with HIPAA standards.

  • Documented vital signs and changes in patient conditions for ongoing evaluation.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
  • Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse, Long -Term Care PRN

Pepperhill Rehabilitation Center
Aiken
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Attended continuing education classes related to advancements in psychiatric nursing practice.
  • Assessed and monitored psychiatric patients' physical and mental health conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic activities to promote socialization among patients.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient progress towards treatment goals.
  • Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals in providing patient care.
  • Observed behavior patterns of individuals exhibiting psychotic or depressive symptoms to identify possible causes or triggers for the behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of all interactions with patients including medical history, diagnoses, treatments prescribed, progress notes and discharge summaries.
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed for acute issues such as suicide attempts or hallucinations.
  • Implemented safety measures within the psychiatric unit to protect both staff members and patients from harm.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Aiken Regional Medical Center
Aiken
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provision of direct care to all patients and supervision of LPN and CNA.
  • Provided nursing care for up to 6-8 patients per shift.
  • Worked directly with pharmacists, social workers, therapists and correctional clinicians.
  • Admitted patients to the unit.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Formulated and evaluated health care plans.
  • Provided care in telemetry unit and facilitation of patients to cathlab.
  • Post cathlab care monitoring and evaluation.
  • Working hand in hand with Hospitalist and physician on call.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
  • Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
  • Identified potential complications or adverse reactions related to treatment plans.
  • Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
  • Performed venipuncture for lab draws when needed.
  • Initiated appropriate action during code blue situations.
  • Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.

Registered Nurse (RN)

kenyatta national hospital
Nairobi
10.2017 - 11.2022
  • Asses and identify patients' needs through triaging so that emergency patients be attended to first then those patients who are non-agent to be seen later.
  • Monitoring vital signs of patients to assess patients' progress.
  • Explaining policies and procedures to every patient before starting treatment and ensuring that they understand it.
  • Perform head to toe examination to all systems, that is the integumentary, GIT, CNS, CVS, musculoskeletal, respiratory, genital, urinary systems for patients to determine potential problems.
  • Prepare equipment used for insertion and removal of underwater seal drainage tubes for patients who have abnormal collection of air, fluid, pus that may have collected as a result of injury or disease, assist the physician in insertion and removal of the underwater seal drainage tubes.
  • Ensuring that all patients with underwater seal drainage tubes perform a chest X-Ray to verify its correct placement.
  • Use of ABCDE to detect signs of improvement or deterioration.
  • Perform procedure such as Nasogastric tube fixing and feeding of patients as per their nutritional needs for very sick patients who cannot feed orally.
  • Ensure proper placement of the tube before feeding, this is done by either aspirating to see the gastric content, check the pH of the content aspirated or injecting 30mls of air in the tube and listening with a stethoscope to hear the gushing sound.
  • Administer medication as prescribed by the physician through oral, intramuscular subcutaneous and intravenous routes.
  • Actively participates in resuscitation of unconscious patients using resuscitative drugs such Adrenaline, Calcium gluconate, Sodium Bicarbonate and functioning self-inflating bag valve mask device and correctly fitting mask.
  • Close monitoring of patients who are on cardiac monitors with severe pneumonia, asthmatic attacks, patients with severe dehydration, anemia as well as administration of oxygen required as per individual saturation, this is administered through use of face mask, nasal prong, non-rebreather mask, amber and nasal cannulas.
  • Assess level of consciousness of patients who have head injury by use of Glasgow coma sand intervene appropriately.
  • Use of aseptic technique while inserting folly's catheter in both male and female patients to prevent infection during procedure.
  • Nebulization of asthmatic patients using Nebulization machines and drugs such as salbutamol solution, adrenaline, dexamethasone and saline.
  • Start and monitor blood transfusion.
  • Assess signs of reaction and take prompt action when they occur.
  • Start and insert intravenous cannulas, this is used for drawing blood samples for laboratory investigations also for initiating intravenous treatment and intravenous fluids for example normal saline for patients with hyperglycemia 10% dextrose for patients with hypoglycemia.
  • Also used for blood transfusion for patients with low hemoglobin levels.
  • Administration of insulin for patients who has diabetic mellitus.
  • Close monitoring of their random blood sugar before administration and actively reporting any variations.
  • Document patients' information, procedures done, charts and files in the computer before every change of shift.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health And Psychiatry Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2024

Associate's degree - Registered Nursing/ Mental Health and Psychiatry

Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Patient assessment
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Psychiatric assessment
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Health screening
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Patient education
  • Behavioral health management
  • EMR documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication administration
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient satisfaction and process improvement
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Emergency care

Certification

RN License TX: No RN61536180

Status Active

  • BLS Certification

Status Active

  • ACLS Certification

Status Active

  • MOAB Certficate
  • CPI Certificate

INSTRUMENTS HANDLED

  • Cardiac Monitors
  • Pulse Oximeters
  • Blood pressure machine
  • Oxygen Concentrator
  • Glucometer
  • Ambu bag
  • Infusion pump
  • Compassion
  • Thermometer
  • Nebulizer
  • Height and weight scale

CASES MANAGED

  • Burns
  • Trauma
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Fractures
  • Traction
  • Colostomy care
  • Wound dressing
  • Under water sill drainage Benign
  • Prostate hyperplasia vascular accident Hypertensive crisis
  • Shock
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Pneumonia
  • Diabetic Mellitus
  • Asthmatic Attacks
  • Chronic and acute Kidney disease
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Sickle cell disease

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health PRN

Wellfound Behavioral Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025

Registered Nurse

South Sound Behavioral Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Long -Term Care PRN

Pepperhill Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Aiken Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 03.2024

Registered Nurse (RN)

kenyatta national hospital
10.2017 - 11.2022

Master of Science - Mental Health And Psychiatry Nursing

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate's degree - Registered Nursing/ Mental Health and Psychiatry

Kenya Medical Training College

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