THOMAS ONDARA
RAMSEY,Minnesota
Summary
Compassionate and advanced Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of comprehensive experience in acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. Highly skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results for accurate diagnoses. In-depth knowledge of EPIC and MAM software. Over 6 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in settings including the Emergency department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgical nursing, spinal cord injuries, and women's health care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities Physicians
10.2023 - Current
- Handled complex cases involving multiple comorbidities effectively by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary.
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
- Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
- Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments.
- Decreased hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up care coordination.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and safety in all drug dispensing activities.
- Achieved high levels of patient trust, utilizing excellent communication skills to establish rapport.
- Conducted in-depth patient assessments to diagnose and effectively treat acute conditions.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
RN
MINNEAPOLIS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VA MEDICAL CENTER)
02.2020 - Current
- Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions
- Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs
- Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems
- Collect specimens for laboratory tests
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
- Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, and community members.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, fostering a supportive learning environment for skill development.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay updated on advances in nursing practice, enhancing clinical competence and the quality of care provided.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication that facilitated better understanding of medical conditions and treatments.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
HealthPartners Clinic
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
Visiting Registered Nurse
Advanced Medical Home Care
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated and consulted with ten member healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding disease processes, interventions and lifestyle changes.
- Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation.
- Furnished basic patient care by helping patients move in and out of bed and assisting with bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assessed home situations of patients to recommend parameters to best meet identified needs.
- Used software such as Matrix, devero,pointcare and point click to assess, monitor and document patient progress, symptoms and vital signs, reporting any concerns to assigned doctor.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
- Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
- Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
- Maintained impeccable hospital cleanliness and sanitation for most effective treatment of wounds.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on how to clean and dress wounds and how to prevent infections.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
Nurse Supervisor
Augustana Care Center
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
- Assess needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
- Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care
- Conduct specified laboratory tests
- Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions
- Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals
- Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing
- Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
- Kept facility in compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and other applicable guidelines.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Grand Forks, ND08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
MILL CREEK, UT08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fort Dodge, IA07.2017
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive healthcare
- Precepting
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response
- Preventive Care
- Laboratory Testing
- Clinical Care Standards
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessments
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- FNP-C, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) # F10230381
Credentials And Licenses
Registered Nurse # 2459100 (MN)
Family Nurse Practitioner # 10923 (MN)
Honors And Awards
- Augustana Care Center - Best Nurse of the year 2018
- Daisy award winner 2022 (RN VA Medical Center)
- Western Governors University - G.P. A 3.7: magna cum laude
- University Of North Dakota -G.P.A 3.7 :Magna cum laude
References
Available upon request
https://thomasmwambi4.wixsite.com/eportfolio
eportfolio
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Twin Cities Physicians
10.2023 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
HealthPartners Clinic
08.2022 - 04.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.2022 - 08.2023
RN
MINNEAPOLIS VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VA MEDICAL CENTER)
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Augustana Care Center
08.2017 - 01.2020
Visiting Registered Nurse
Advanced Medical Home Care
02.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Nursing
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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