Josephine Bvumbwe
Ontario
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse seeking to apply diverse skills in psychiatric and general nursing to deliver exceptional patient care. Committed to collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining a patient-centered approach. Passionate about optimizing clinical outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan
11401 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650
10.2024 - Current
- Administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, and documenting changes.
- Assessing acuity, creating Nursing Care Plans, and authorizing restraint/seclusion as needed.
- Applying Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI) for patient containment and emergency response.
- Maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and overseeing patient activities.
- Conducting security checks, addressing safety risks, and intervening in high-risk behaviors.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies and ensuring prompt action.
- Orienting and mentoring nursing staff, providing clinical guidance.
- Reporting incidents to departments and participating in policy development.
- Monitoring nursing process application and assisting with audits for quality assurance.
Registered Nurse
California Institute for Men-CDCR
Chino, CA
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted mental health crisis bed initial assessments, monitored vital signs, and assessed patients risk for self-harm or harm to others.
- Administered medications, ensuring safety, and monitoring mental status and physical health.
- Used de-escalation techniques and providing emotional support to manage agitation or distress.
- Keeping accurate patient records and communicating changes in condition to the healthcare team.
- Administering psychotropic medications, monitoring effects, and educating patients on their treatment plan.
- Educating patients on mental health management. Working with multidisciplinary teams i.e. Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Rehab therapist and Social workers to create and update treatment plans.
- Assisting with crisis stabilization and ensuring patients have appropriate post-discharge care.
- Adhering to mental health laws, ensuring patient confidentiality,
Health Services Specialist
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated regularly with Health Services Specialists to ensure coordinated efforts for quality health services
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments for patients, including evaluations of physically ill patients and those with specific care needs
- Coordinated responses to life-threatening emergencies and ensured staff awareness of emergency equipment
- Coordinated equipment delivery and patient transport
- Acted as a liaison for follow-up hospitalizations
- Reviewed Special Incident Reports (SIRs) and documented restraint/seclusion use
- Monitored high-risk patient care and conducted daily rounds
- Collaborated with departments for smooth hospital operations and notified appropriate personnel of emergencies
- Oriented nursing staff and served as a resource
- Informed departments of incidents and participated in policy formulation
- Monitored nursing process application and assisted in audits
Registered Nurse
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Created a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients or inmates
- Applied mental health principles and relationship security
- Supervised patient activities
- Administered medications, including injections
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' or inmates' conditions
- Recorded nursing notes and patient acuity ratings
- Authorized Restraint and Seclusion, determined Nursing Diagnoses, and prepared Care Plans
- Conducted CPR and adhered to infection control procedures
- Performed shakedowns for contraband and inspected for security breaches
- Intervened in harmful or escape-related behaviors
- Utilized Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI) in emergencies
Psychiatric Technician
DSH-Atascadero
Atascadero, CA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatments, including wound care, IMs, and insulin injections
- Monitored vital signs and conducted behavioral and medical observations
- Charted patient notes and maintained accurate records
- Conducted safety inspections and contraband checks
- Sponsored therapy groups and participated in treatment teams
- Fostered a therapeutic milieu, providing encouragement and support
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as grooming
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team, including social workers, to support patient participation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL07-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Simi Valley, CA01.2021
Psychiatric Technician - undefined
Cuesta College
01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernadino
San Bernardino, CA01.2012
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA01.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Languages
English Advanced
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
California Institute for Men-CDCR
04.2024 - 10.2024
Health Services Specialist
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
10.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
Department Of State Hospitals-Atascadero
10.2021 - 10.2023
Psychiatric Technician
DSH-Atascadero
01.2013 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Moorpark College
Psychiatric Technician - undefined
Cuesta College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, San Bernadino
Associate of Arts - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Riverside Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University