Terry Njogu
33 Regency Dr, Dracut,MA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
Lowell, Massachusetts
03.2025 - Current
- Experience across more than half the hospital’s units.
- Quickly adapting to diverse patient populations and workflows.
- Proficient in vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, ADLs, patient mobility/transport, and electronic documentation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU, ED, and specialty units to support high-quality patient care.
Patient Observer
Tarian Group
Dracut, MA
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Monitored high-risk patients for safety and behavioral changes, including those at risk of harm to self or others, ensuring timely intervention and escalation when needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks.
- Documented observations and promptly reported changes in patient status to the care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2026
Skills
- Leadership & Teamwork
- BLS Certified
- Narcan Certified
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Health Records
- Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- Therapeutic Communication
- Workplace Violence Prevention – EVADE Certified
Volunteer Experience
All People Church
North Reading
- Ensured a safe environment for children during church services.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their children’s well-being.
- Assisted with sanitation and health protocols to maintain a clean space.
Involvement
Psychiatric Simulation Actor
Umass Lowell
- Acted as a patient in psych simulations, helping nursing students practice communication, mental health assessments, and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Experience
Geriatrics
Tewksbury State Hospital - MA
Fall 2024
Psychiatric
Holy Family Hospital-Haverhill MA
Fall 2024
Maternity
Lowell General Hospital - MA
Spring 2025
Pediatrics
Richardson Middle School - Dracut, MA
Spring 2025
Senior Medical-Surgical Preceptorship (216 hours)
Lowell General Hospital - MA
Spring 2025
Acute Care
Umass Memorial Medical Center- Worcester, MA
Fall 2025
- Managed care for 6 medical-surgical patients per shift, prioritizing assessments, medications, and interventions in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed comprehensive and focused assessments, identifying and promptly reporting changes in condition to support early intervention.
- Safely administered scheduled and PRN medications using the five rights, including oral, subcutaneous, and IV routes under RN supervision.
- Collaborated with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, assist with admissions/discharges, and provide patient education on medications, mobility, and discharge planning.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Lowell General Hospital Main Campus
03.2025 - Current
Patient Observer
Tarian Group
09.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Lowell