Stephanie Ndugba
Washington, Dc,USA
Summary
Devoted, skilled, and compassionate psychiatric registered nurse with extensive experience in providing exceptional care to individuals with mental health disorders. Deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health. Dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Years of experience honing skills in assessment, treatment planning, and medication management for the highest level of care. Unwavering commitment to patient well-being drives continuous updates on latest advancements in psychiatric nursing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DC stabilization Center
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions to apply evidence-based interventions.
- Oversaw use of monitoring tools, such as CIWA and COWS.
- Conducted initial assessments for patient admissions.
- Recorded details of care administered.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
EPD Case Manager
Ultimate Home Health Service
Washington,dc
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed renewal processes for Medicaid and service waivers to avert expiration-related complications.
- Recorded assessment information in DC CareConnect.
- Creating care plans to assist members in resolving problems
- Provide continuous monitoring and support for clients and family during home visits.
- Schedule follow up calls as necessary and make appropriate referrals.
- Serve as a single point of contact and as an advocate for clients
- Improve quality of care for clients
- Ensure compliance with organizational rules and policies.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
Registered Nurse
Luminis Health Care
Lanham, MD
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed EKG tests, established IV access points, and managed specimen collections.
- Collaborated with provider during critical airway management tasks.
- Perform CPR when indicated
- Observed and reported fluctuations in patients' vitals to emergency room personnel.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducting psychiatric assessment and implementing treatment plan
- Facilitated seamless communication among multidisciplinary professionals for effective treatment coordination.
- Administered medication while tracking its effectiveness.
- Informed patients regarding usage of prescribed drugs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Direct support personnel
American Health Care Services
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisting client with activities of daily living
- Encouraging independence by teaching basic life skills such as doing their laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
- Accompanying clients to medical appointments
- Monitoring for behavioral/health changes in clients and reporting to the health care team.
- Assisting with building social skills and interpersonal relationships
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelors Health Care Services - Health Services Administration
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC06.2018
Degree - Bachelor of Sciences, in Nursing
Chamberlain University
Vienna, VA01.2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient focused care
- Medication administration
- Patient evaluation
- Maintaining privacy
- Case management
- Mental health nursing
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DC stabilization Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Luminis Health Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
EPD Case Manager
Ultimate Home Health Service
02.2023 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse
Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute
11.2022 - 12.2023
Direct support personnel
American Health Care Services
03.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelors Health Care Services - Health Services Administration
Trinity Washington University
Degree - Bachelor of Sciences, in Nursing
Chamberlain University