Zainah Kivumbi
Haverhill,USA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
PRIVATUS CARE SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
- Obtained vital signs to geriatric population in the comfort of their homes.
- Performed various clinical procedures and assisted doctors as needed such as tracheas, IVs and catheter care plus g-tube feedings for some clients.
- I did some light housekeeping, vacuuming, dish washing and cooking for clients.
- Ordered labs, consults, and other testing as deemed necessary.
- Taking clients to hospital appointments, physical therapy sessions and sometimes hair appointments for the female clients and shopping sometimes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
INTERGRITUS HEALTHCARE
06.2024 - Current
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data.
- Implement treatment plans at direction of physicians and appropriate consultants.
- Participate in Certified Nursing Assistant training and orientation programs.
- Research holistic life care plan programs and recommended changes accordingly.
- Aid with patients’ needs assessments on a regular basis.
- Administered IVs and catheters as needed to individual patients.
- Assisted elderly patients with crucial ambulatory care for transport to and from facility and home.
- Participated in regular consultations with physicians and family members regarding individual patient care plans.
- Provided bedside care and assistance with medications as needed.
- Participated in ongoing facility education workshops and programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
INTELY CARE AGENCY
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct and indirect nursing care to patients and families in routine/preoperative nursing situations under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or doctor.
- Assisted the physician in the office with patient exams, performing point of care testing and bladder scans, while being responsible for rooming patients with intake and vital signs, performing instrument cleaning and high-level disinfection and sterilization of equipment, and assisted with notification of lab results and prescription refills for this practice.
- Skills acquired phone triaging, phlebotomy, IV placement, bladder instillations, and caring for patients in the surgical center.
- Assisted in the delivery of healthcare through patient assessments, interventions and monitoring.
- Administered medications to the patients and monitored and documented the effectiveness of all medications.
- Assured the safety and comfort of residents and supervised caregivers.
- Performed skin assessments and implemented standing orders as needed to treat skin breakdown/wounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
FIRESIDE STAFFING INC
06.2023 - Current
- Record a patient's medical history accurately.
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts.
- Assisting ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks.
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned.
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed.
- Communicate with patients' families or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instruction.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CLIPBOARD Health Care Agency
11.2022 - Current
- Traveling to patients' homes and managing their care plans according to physicians' instructions.
- Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
- Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
- Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
- Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
- Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
- Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
- Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
- Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
- Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CONNECT RN Agency
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Administered IVs and catheters as needed to individual patients.
- Assisted elderly patients with crucial ambulatory care for transport to and from facility and home.
- Participated in regular consultations with physicians and family members regarding individual patient care plans.
- Provided bedside care and assistance with medications as needed.
- Participated in ongoing facility education workshops and programs.
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data.
- Implement treatment plans at direction of physicians and appropriate consultants.
- Participate in Certified Nursing Assistant training and orientation programs.
- Research holistic life care plan programs and recommended changes accordingly.
- Aided with patient needs assessments on a regular basis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care One at Wilmington
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Document and maintain patient medical history and treatment data.
- Implement treatment plans at direction of physicians and appropriate consultants.
- Participate in Certified Nursing Assistant training and orientation programs.
- Research holistic life care plan programs and recommended changes accordingly.
- Aid with patients needs assessments on a regular basis.
- Administered IVs and catheters as needed to individual patients.
- Assisted elderly patients with crucial ambulatory care for transport to and from facility and home.
- Participated in regular consultations with physicians and family members regarding individual patient care plans.
- Provided bedside care and assistance with medications as needed.
- Participated in ongoing facility education workshops and programs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Harmony Health Care Institute
Merrimack, NH01-2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
American Red Cross
Cambridge, MA01-2012
Diploma - Accounting
Makerere University Business school
Kampala, Uganda01-2007
Skills
- Pulse oximetry Tracking
- Patient Management
- Documenting Intake
- Case management Inpatient care
- Breathing treatments
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing reports
- Indirect Patient Care
- EMR/HER
- Fluent in English & Luganda
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members as a weekend supervisor on my rehab unit floor.
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New Hampshire Basic Life Support (CPR & First Aid) Certified Nursing Assistant
Awards:
Dean's List, Harmony Health Care Institute
Deans list Award LPN
I was recognized for my academic excellence for being one of the best students appearing on the Deans list every semester until finishing the LPN programe.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
PRIVATUS CARE SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
INTERGRITUS HEALTHCARE
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
INTELY CARE AGENCY
05.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
FIRESIDE STAFFING INC
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
CLIPBOARD Health Care Agency
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
CONNECT RN Agency
10.2020 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care One at Wilmington
12.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
American Red Cross
Diploma - Accounting
Makerere University Business school
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Harmony Health Care Institute