Solange Rutagengwa
Family Nurse Practitioner
Granger,IN
Summary
A Nurse Practitioner who always strives to provide holistic, informative, individualized health care and to improve an individual’s quality of life and overall health. Uphold, live, impart, and enforce the practice’s core values and guiding behaviors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP-BC
NEPHROLOGY PHYSICIANS LLC
08.2019 - Current
- Managed the hemodialysis patients per Kidney Dialysis Outcome Quality Indicators (KDOQI) guidelines, managed primary and secondary care conditions, and evaluated tertiary care conditions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and managed systems-related complications of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) therapy, including anemia, hypertension, bone mineral disease, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and vascular access.
- Managed patients in the clinic with acute and/or chronic kidney disease, concentrating on care that promotes health and prevents further decline in renal function.
- Managed patients in the clinic with hypertension, anemia, and bone mineral disorder related to chronic kidney disease.
- Obtained comprehensive health histories, performed complete physical examinations, and developed differential diagnoses.
- Prescribed medication, when granted authority by state licensure.
- Ordered and interpreted lab work and diagnostic studies under agreed-upon protocols, and provided referrals and consultations when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians, and used an interdisciplinary team approach to plan comprehensive health care for the patients.
- Delivered safe care with respect to the established guidelines for the Nurse Practitioner/Physician clinic model.
- Promoted cost-effective delivery of kidney care.
- Provided leadership to the clinical staff through education and discussion, by serving as a role model and expert clinical resource in the nursing care of clients with ESRD.
- Offered the client and/or family the necessary education about the stages of kidney disease.
RN-BSN
SJHS-PROGRESSIVE CARE
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Actively demonstrated the organization’s mission and core values, and always conducted oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
- Provided advanced nursing care to patients with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, STEMI, NSTEMI, congestive heart failure, hypertensive crisis, acute respiratory failure, and stroke.
- Demonstrated the ability to utilize cardiac monitoring, with the interpretation of heart rhythm, and intervened when it was appropriate.
- Initiated, monitored, and titrated cardiac drips, including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Furosemide.
- Provided nursing care before and after cardiac procedures, such as electrical cardioversion of atrial fibrillation with or without transesophageal echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization.
- Participated in a code blue and/or rapid response code.
- Attended mandatory skills validation, staff meetings, and continuing education, as designated by individual department standards.
RN- BSN
SJHS – MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Actively demonstrated the organization’s mission and core values, and conducted oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
- Provided nursing care to patients with diverse acute illnesses, such as pneumonia, abdominal problems (colitis or Crohn’s disease), acute gastrointestinal bleeding, and acute/chronic diseases, such as cancer, COPD, and CHF.
- Demonstrated the ability to assess patient condition, administer medications, provide wound care, and perform dressing changes. Monitored vital signs, laboratory results, and provided supportive education.
- Provided care after surgery: thyroidectomy, mastectomy, hysterectomy, cholecystectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate, and others; monitored their vital signs, and managed the pain with intravenous medication or a pain pump.
- Documented nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations of patient responses; identified potential emergencies and initiated appropriate responses.
RN
HEALTHWIN
01.2009 - 06.2015
- Rendered and performed professional nursing services, such as providing tracheostomy care, intravenous fluids, and medications administration, gastrostomy tube care, and wound care.
- Actively participated and intervened with direct care as needed, and served as a role model in the ongoing training of new personnel.
- Developed and managed nursing care plans.
- Charted nurses' notes, in an informative and descriptive manner, reflect the care provided to the residents, as well as the residents’ response to the care.
- Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within the skilled unit.
- Offered family emotional support and guidance in caring for their relatives.
LPN
EXTENDICARE-SOUTHBEND
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Rendered and performed professional nursing services, such as providing tracheostomy care, intravenous fluids, and medications administration, gastrostomy tube care, and wound care.
- Actively participated and intervened with direct care as needed, and served as a role model in the ongoing training of new personnel.
- Executed assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within the skilled unit.
- Supervised the resident care activity performed by nursing assistants.
PHLEBOTOMIST
LABORATORY – SOUTH BEND CLINIC
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Collected and processed blood samples for medical testing to be analyzed in the laboratory.
- Actively managed the environment to maintain patients' safety.
- Provided bedside testing for patients.
- Maintained infection control and safety procedures when performing phlebotomy functions.
PROGRAM COUNSELOR
DUNGARVAN INC., SOUTH BEND
05.2005 - 08.2008
- Worked as a house manager for a house with 10 or more direct care staff.
- Worked with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Administered medications as prescribed by their physician, and monitored and reported changes in the health of residents.
- Transported residents to medical appointments, provided community-based support, and encouraged individuals to participate in different activities.
- Taught the individuals the living skills to help them maintain a clean and safe living environment.
Education
MSN-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
05.2019
BSN - undefined
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
05.2015
ADN - undefined
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
08.2009
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- FNP-BC 2019039563 Expiration July 2029
- State of Indiana Nursing license: 28188611A Expiration date 2027-10-31
- CITI, Good Clinical Practice
ACTIVITIES
When I am away from work, I love spending time with my husband and our four children. I am an active member of my church community. Also, I like to participate yearly with my Rwandese Community in raising awareness of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to inspire people around the globe to value human rights to ensure the Genocide will never happen again.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Timeline
FNP-BC
NEPHROLOGY PHYSICIANS LLC
08.2019 - Current
RN-BSN
SJHS-PROGRESSIVE CARE
07.2015 - 08.2019
RN- BSN
SJHS – MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT
05.2013 - 07.2015
RN
HEALTHWIN
01.2009 - 06.2015
LPN
EXTENDICARE-SOUTHBEND
08.2008 - 01.2009
PHLEBOTOMIST
LABORATORY – SOUTH BEND CLINIC
07.2007 - 08.2008
PROGRAM COUNSELOR
DUNGARVAN INC., SOUTH BEND
05.2005 - 08.2008
BSN - undefined
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
ADN - undefined
SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
MSN-FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND