Solange Bingwa
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 patient-centered customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Central Texas Veterans
12.2022 - Current
- Care for post-op patients in a 90-bed facility, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administer medications to 4 patients using BCMA and monitor response to medications.
- Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Document patient interactions and interventions in CPRS
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
REGISTERED NURSE
St. David's Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in MEDITECH EMR
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Cared for patients in a 175-bed facility, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
REGISTERED NURSE
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Cared for patients in a 190-bed facility, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications to 6 patients and monitored response to medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Used EPIC charting system and MAR for medication administration.
REGISTERED NURSE
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
REGISTERED NURSE
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Used EPIC charting system and MAR for medication administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXMaster of Science - Criminal Justice and Behavior Analysis
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORSkills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Orthopedics
- Telemetry
- Catheterization
- EKG
- Medication and IV administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Seizure Management
- Diabetes management
- IV drug therapy management
- IV management
- IV therapy
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
- ACLS
- NHSS
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Lingala
Full Professional
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Central Texas Veterans
12.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
St. David's Medical Center
12.2021 - 12.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
St. David's North Austin Medical Center
03.2021 - 05.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
02.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Texas College
Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Behavior Analysis
Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor of Science - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Southern Oregon University