Shaka Drogho
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Minnesota, with extensive training in monitoring and caring for patients with diverse needs. Proficient in updating charts, tracking vital signs, and preparing biological samples while maintaining a strong focus on safety and adherence to infection control protocols. Recognized for remaining calm under pressure and effectively managing difficult patients and high-stress situations. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respect, and exceptional customer service in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical center
09.2021 - Current
- Alleviated patients’ fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication.
- Supported patients’ nutrition needs through assistive feeding and effective management of gastric tubes.
- Conducted accurate chart updates in computer system.
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations.
- Managed direct care of patients, including conducting assessments and documenting care activities.
- Managed smooth patient flows for unit, handled admissions, and processed discharge paperwork.
- Dressed, cleaned, and redressed wound and incision areas.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse
Monarch Health Management
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Met post-surgical patient needs, monitored catheters, and handled personal hygiene tasks.
Surgical Support specialist
Allina Health
07.2012 - 07.2019
- Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures. Organized instruments per surgeon request.
- Collected and transported tissue specimens for lab analysis.
- Escorted and transported patients to pre-op and post-op.
- Sterilized surgical instruments.
- Assisted with positioning and repositioning patients.
- Transported surgical trays from instrument room to the operating room.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet
10.2008 - 09.2012
- Provided personal nursing care in rehab, post operative and long term care patients.
- Charted resident responses and progress to approached used.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Prepared, maintained and cleaned treatment areas.
- Massaged patients and applied preparation and treatments including liniment, alcohol rubs and heat lamp stimulation.
Education
Master of Science -
Capella University
09-2023
BSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, Hennepin04.2021
ADN - undefined
Rasmussen College
Bloomington, Hennepin08.2019
Pre-Nursing - undefined
North Hennepin Community College
Brooklyn Park, Hennepin04.2015
Skills
- Provided personal nursing care in rehab, post operative and long term care patients
- Chartered resident responses and progress to approached used
- Assessing and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered
- Direct and guiding ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing
- Collaborating with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions
- Administering over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered
- Medical assessment
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota Medical center
09.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monarch Health Management
10.2019 - 02.2021
Surgical Support specialist
Allina Health
07.2012 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Nicollet
10.2008 - 09.2012
ADN - undefined
Rasmussen College
Pre-Nursing - undefined
North Hennepin Community College
Master of Science -
Capella University
BSN -
Capella University