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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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SOPHIA NGETHE (RN,BSN)

St Louis,MO
SOPHIA NGETHE (RN,BSN)

Summary

Registered Nurse – Acute Medicine

  • Working as a Registered Nurse in Acute Medicine, delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care to acutely unwell patients.
  • Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support patient assessment, treatment, and recovery. Seeking an RN position to apply evidence-based practices, ensure safe and compassionate care, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while continuing to advance professional skills.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
St Louis, MO

Registered Nurse
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs for optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive care practices.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

EasterSeals Midwest
St Louis, MO

Behavioural Specialist/ Direct support specialist
04.2017 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Helping my clients with the daily routine which includes - medication administration, documentation, and keeping a record of blood pressure, temperature, weight, and hygiene.
  • After Easterseals: I worked for my parents, they owned a home health business before relocating to the West Coast.
  • Years of Experience: 10+ years in elderly and adult care
  • Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
  • Provided daily living support for older adults and clients with developmental or physical disabilities, promoting dignity, safety, and independence.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene routines including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, documentation and incontinence care.
  • Experienced in safe patient transfers, including gait belt support, wheelchair mobility, Hoyer lift, and NG tube care and monitoring.
  • Supported ambulatory and independent clients using gait aids, reinforcing mobility and fall-prevention techniques.
  • Collaborated with nurses, caseworkers, families, and therapists to deliver coordinated care plans tailored to each client’s needs.
  • Trained in CPR, First Aid, and universal precautions, maintaining a safe environment and responding calmly to emergency situations.
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.

Christian Hospital Northeast
St Louis, MO

Telemetry Floor (PCT)
06.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

Provided direct care to cardiac and hemodialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring safety through strict PPE protocols and infection-control measures. Monitored telemetry for cardiac changes, recorded vital signs, and observed patients for acute changes. Supported daily care including toileting, bathing, urinary catheter, fluid, (I/O) and patient comfort. Collaborated with nurses and physicians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a high-stress environment.

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08-2022

ST LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLAGE
St Louis, MO

Associate of Arts from Biological Sciences
07-2020

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Documentation and charting

Patient assessment

Patient education and counseling

Strong clinical judgment

Infection control measures

Patient and family advocacy

Patient care

Wound care

Compassion and empathy

IV setup

Intravenous therapy

Care planning

Patient management

Professional bedside manner

Physical assessments

Patient care planning

At-risk patient care

Feeding assistance

Seizure management

Mental health nursing

Medical records management

Palliative care awareness

Removing sutures

Mobility assistance

Oxygen saturation standards

Geriatric nursing

Hospice and palliative care

Acute care expertise

Cardiac care

Emotional intelligence

Administering immunizations

Emergency care

HIPAA education

Data collection

Emotional awareness

Chest pain management

  • Emergency procedures
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chronic disease management
  • Procedure preparations
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating,
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Tracheostomy care

Accomplishments

  • Successfully completed all nursing training and competency requirements, achieving Registered Nurse certification and readiness for independent clinical practice.
  • Successfully passed the NCLEX-RN earning licensure as a Registered Nurse.
  • Completed extensive clinical rotations in Emergency medicine, Acute medical-surgical, pediatrics, Labor and delivery, mental health, and community health, gaining experience in patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • 16 weeks senior practicum experience at Missouri Baptist Medical Centre hospital. Focus - Orthopedic, Oncology, Medical surgical and PACU.
  • Recognized by clinical instructors for strong communication skills, patient education, and advocacy, aligning well with disease management nursing.
  • Skilled in promoting preventive care, health education, and long-term patient support to improve outcomes in chronic disease management.
  • Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care while continuously advancing professional knowledge and clinical expertise.

Certification

  • Certification: CPR
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program.)
  • Certification: All Saba Nursing Training completed.
  • Certification: Medication Administration
  • Epic Trained

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
10.2024 - Current

Telemetry Floor (PCT)

Christian Hospital Northeast
06.2021 - 12.2022

Behavioural Specialist/ Direct support specialist

EasterSeals Midwest
04.2017 - 07.2024

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Bachelor of Science from Nursing

ST LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLAGE

Associate of Arts from Biological Sciences