Sharon Lukumuena
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-RN Clinic/ Ambulatory Nursing
Grace Family Practice
05.2022 - Current
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Uses information from the caller to assess symptoms, identify appropriate protocol, and
develop a patient care plan.
Registered Nurse-Neuro Trauma/Med-Surg
Medical Center Of Aurora
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assess patient status and notifying physician of clinical changes
- Evaluating symptoms, changes, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charting, and
reporting problems to patients, managements and physicians - Ensuring that prescribed medications are administered as prescribed
Registered Nurse
Addis Home Health Care,LLC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Focusing primarily on quality care, patient assessment, performance of skilled procedures
- Actively providing quality education to patient, caregivers and family members, etc
Resident Assistant
Pine Grove Crossings,
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted with orienting of all new residents
- Helped with ADLs including feeding assistance, showering, transfers, hygiene/peri-care,
mouth care, skin care, foley care, and colostomy care - Performed regularly scheduled rounds and daily charting on paper and electronically
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Nurse Assistant
Univ. Of CO Anschutz Medical Campus
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Collaborated with registered nurse preparing patients for surgery and assisting patients
with recovery - Aided patients in daily needs, monitored vital signs, planed, and evaluated patients’ diet
- Communicated with clients and PCPs
- Maintained and updated assigned documentation on a regular basis
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, reducing readmission rates and promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Personal Care Provider/Medical Office Assistant
Advent Home Health Care Svc,
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene care, respiratory care, preparing and serving
basic diets, walking, exercising, and taking them to doctor’s appointment - Processed payroll, medical billing, and time sheet revision
- Documented complaints/concerns and scheduled office meeting
- Trained new employees to become a PCP
Assistant Office Manager
Eagle Accounting
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Assisted clients daily via email, phone, and in person with all general questions
- Performed filing and data management, as well as drafting and editing short office
- Assisted with all other office administrative duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Denver03.2020
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05.2017
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Relations
- Medical assessment
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Treatment Recommendations
- Case Management
- Microsoft Office
- Patient consultation
- Patient Care
- Well visit procedures
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Colorado State - DORA
Registered Nurse (RN-1669211)
- American Heart Association
BLS Healthcare Certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse-RN Clinic/ Ambulatory Nursing
Grace Family Practice
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-Neuro Trauma/Med-Surg
Medical Center Of Aurora
09.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Addis Home Health Care,LLC
06.2020 - 12.2020
Resident Assistant
Pine Grove Crossings,
11.2018 - 03.2020
Nurse Assistant
Univ. Of CO Anschutz Medical Campus
04.2017 - 09.2018
Personal Care Provider/Medical Office Assistant
Advent Home Health Care Svc,
09.2016 - 07.2017
Assistant Office Manager
Eagle Accounting
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Denver College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Pre-nursing
Community College of Denver
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