Stella Mwangi
PEABODY,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate and Hardworking 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Brooksby Village Retirement Community
02.2017 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated residents and families on health management, medication adherence, and wellness strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify resident needs and adjust care strategies accordingly.
- Advocated for resident rights and preferences, ensuring a person-centered approach to care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
LPN Office Nurse
Nizhoni Health Systems
07.2009 - 07.2018
- Intake Nurse-Obtaining initial and ongoing referral documentation from physicians, insurers, and providers
- Coordinating the development of patient home care plans, specifying the frequency and duration of services
- Facilitating communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Documented patient vital signs and medical histories accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted healthcare providers in examinations, contributing to comprehensive patient care and timely interventions.
- Educated patients on medication management and self-care techniques, fostering independence and health literacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Receives intake information and routes it to the supervisor for admission approval. Enters initial intake information into Agency software as needed to ensure timely scheduling of admission visits.
- Communicates with clients/families/physicians and other referral sources on referral, care, and service delivery issues in a professional, caring, and competent manner as required by the customer service policies of the Agency.
- Ensures care coordination via daily communication with all healthcare team members.
- Ensures the delivery of appropriate and physician-ordered equipment and supplies as needed. Assists with inventory as needed.
- May assist with the scheduling process and daily coordination of visits for the field clinicians.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
09-2022
- Dean's List Spring 2022
LPN - Practical Nursing
07-2007
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Community health
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
RN - Brooksby Village Retirement Community
02.2017 - Current
LPN Office Nurse - Nizhoni Health Systems
07.2009 - 07.2018
Laboure College Of Healthcare - Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse
Quincy College - LPN, Practical Nursing
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