Venetta Mwengella

• Deliver comprehensive in-home care as both an urgentivist and longitudinal provider, managing complex, high-risk patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Respond to unscheduled urgent care needs, performing thorough clinical assessments, interventions, and procedures (e.g., IV therapy, wound care, catheter management, EKGs, point-of-care testing) to prevent unnecessary ER visits or hospitalizations.
• Provide ongoing primary and preventive care through longitudinal visits, promoting chronic disease management, medication adherence, and patient education across diverse adult and geriatric populations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of providers, care coordinators, and social workers to develop and execute individualized care plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate goals-of-care and serious illness conversations, initiating hospice referrals and end-of-life planning as appropriate.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to document timely, accurate visit notes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and case reviews.
• Maintain clinical excellence in telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and home-based healthcare delivery across a broad geographical service area.

• Certified to teach the Adult Mental Health First Aid curriculum to empower individuals with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders in adults.
• Facilitate interactive, evidence-based trainings for professionals, community leaders, first responders, and the general public across various sectors including healthcare, corporate, and nonprofit organizations.
• Teach participants how to identify risk factors and warning signs, de-escalate crises, and connect individuals to appropriate resources using the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Promote mental health literacy and stigma reduction by creating a safe, inclusive learning environment that encourages open discussion and reflection.
• Tailor course delivery to meet the specific needs of adult learners, incorporating culturally responsive practices and real-life scenarios to enhance engagement and relevance.
• Serve as a community mental health advocate, promoting awareness and early intervention strategies to build resilient, supportive networks.
• Track participant engagement, gather feedback, and assess training effectiveness to ensure continuous quality improvement and long-term community impact.

• Founded and lead VMF, an award-winning foundation dedicated to promoting mental health, social impact, and economic empowerment through education, advocacy, and service.
• Developed and executed the organization’s long-term vision, overseeing all operations, partnerships, and community outreach initiatives with a focus on underserved populations.
• Launched transformative campaigns including:
  “Checkup from the Head Up” – promoting mental health awareness and routine emotional wellness screenings.
  Mental Health First Aid Certification – equipping community members with life-saving mental health response skills.
  Therapeutic Walk for Hope – fostering healing and solidarity for individuals facing trauma or mental health challenges.
  “Get High on Ambitions, Not Drugs” – youth-centered substance use prevention through goal-setting and mentorship.
  Annual Corporate Retreats – immersive, wellness-centered experiences for professional and personal development.
• Provide business capital and mentorship to single parents, empowering them to launch or grow entrepreneurial ventures and achieve long-term financial independence.
• Lead development and fundraising efforts including grants, donor relations, and sponsorships, securing financial resources to expand VMF’s national and international impact.
• Serve as the face and voice of the organization, delivering keynotes and media interviews, cultivating strategic partnerships, and representing VMF at global forums.
• Monitor outcomes through data-driven evaluations to ensure impact, accountability, and continuous improvement of all initiatives.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
• 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.
• Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.
• Optimized clinic operations, contributing to improved patient access and reduced wait times for appointments.
• Provided mental health support by assessing emotional well-being, offering counseling services, and referring patients to specialists when needed.

• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
• Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform in-home health risk assessment (HRA) for major insurance companies including Medicare.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
• Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and updating ICU protocols.
• Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients'' families, fostering trust and easing concerns during difficult times.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives for the ICU, contributing insights to enhance overall performance and efficiency.

• Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and updating ICU protocols.
• Reduced patient complications through diligent monitoring and swift interventions during critical situations.
• Streamlined communication between healthcare providers and patients'' families, fostering trust and easing concerns during difficult times.
• Facilitated smooth transitions to post-ICU settings by coordinating with outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care.
• Administered medications accurately according to prescribed treatment plans, avoiding medication errors that could impact patient health adversely.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult moments.
• Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.

· Diagnose medical problems, formulate plan of care and prescribe appropriate treatment.

· Document physical examination findings and care provided in the patient's medical record.

· Order, schedule, and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalysis, PAP smear, pregnancy and blood tests, and X-rays.

· Facilitate consultations with or referrals to other medical professionals or community services.

· Provide patient education on healthy lifestyles, self-examinations, need for follow-up assessment/treatments, medications and other medical or health problems.

· Fulfill critical care roles on Intensive Care Units (MICU, CVICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, and CCU), Medical-Surgical Unit, and neuro telemetry.

· Assist with placement of central line, arterial line, EVD, dialysis catheter, chest tubes, CRRT managements, conscious sedation, administer paralytics and multiple drips titrations.

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.