Teresia Mwema
Northfield,VT
Summary
Self driven and a hard working Nursing student with team work skills, and great ethics. Dedicated at solving healthcare problems in rural and underdeveloped communities and improving patient health by employing ethical and professional nursing practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Sterling House Assisted Living
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Promoted patient centered care
- Understanding client's needs and how to address them
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Student Nurse Intern
University of Vermont Health Center
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects and reported issues to senior staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly adapt to changing situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Contributed to a safe and sanitary environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards within patient rooms.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Completed thorough patient assessments, contributing valuable information for treatment decisions.
- Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
Student Nurse Intern
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Developed strong communication skills through frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care process.
- Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for optimal results.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting faster healing and reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding, and charted intake for review.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities when necessary.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Supported the nursing staff by efficiently completing administrative tasks such as updating patient records and charting vital signs.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic support during their hospital stay.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
- Completed thorough patient assessments, contributing valuable information for treatment decisions.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
- Contributed to a safe and sanitary environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness standards within patient rooms.
- Reviewed care plans and assessed alignment with long-term and short-term care goals.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly adapt to changing situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Student Nurse Intern
University Of Vermont Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationships and provide a setting conducive to growth.
- Took vital signs
- Assisted with bathing patients, and making beds
- Reviewed clinical cases to gain additional understanding of disease etiology and progression.
- Exercised confidentiality and abided by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Shadowed Nurse's to learn techniques like medication administration and documentation.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders
Volunteer
Norwich University Center Of Civic Engagement
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Mowed lawns, cut bushes and blew off pavement.
- Went door to door checking on vulnerable residents, offering companionship, and handling individual needs.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals for program participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VT12.2024
High School Diploma -
Keriko High School
11.2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Wound Dressing
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Data Security Procedures
- Airway Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- IV Administration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Strong Ethics
- Relationship Building
- First aid and safety
- Dementia Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Incident Reporting
- End of life care
- Care Plan Management
- PPE Usage
- EMR / EHR
- CPR Certification
- Care Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CPR, American Redcross - April 2022- present
Certifications
CPR. American hearts Association from August, 2024 to present
CITI Certificate Biomedical research
CITI Certificate Social and Behavioral Research
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Care Giver
Sterling House Assisted Living
09.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
University of Vermont Health Center
09.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
05.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse Intern
University Of Vermont Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Volunteer
Norwich University Center Of Civic Engagement
08.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Keriko High School
- CPR, American Redcross - April 2022- present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
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