Mkami Gwido
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Experienced Registered Practical Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in overall deliverance of quality nursing care and working with various multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency Nurse
Diversified Dynamic care services
Ottawa, ON
09.2022 - Current
- - Agency RPN working in Nursing homes and Rehab hospital in Ottawa,Kemptville and Thunderbay Ontario
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Agency Nurse
community Nursing registry
Ottawa, ON
09.2015 - 03.2023
- Worked in as an Agency nurse at various settings to offer staff relief.
- Worked in schools, hospitals, hospice, rehab, private homes, Doctor's office, Immunization clinics, Nursing and retirement homes.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered injections, wound care, catheterizations and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided according to agency policies and procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques related to their medical condition.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status or new orders received from physicians' offices.
- Attended monthly staff meetings to stay informed about policy updates and changes within the organization.
Staff Nurse
Extendicare Medex
Ottawa, ON
09.2008 - 09.2015
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents in long-term care setting, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Conducted detailed health histories and physical examinations on new patients.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration rates regularly throughout shift.
- Identified changes in patient's condition or behavior that may require medical intervention or additional assessment.
- Assessed resident's nutritional status by monitoring food intake and output records; provided nutritional counseling when necessary.
- Developed and implemented teaching plans for residents based on identified learning needs related to their diagnoses.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions; implemented changes as necessary based on evaluation results.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using critical thinking skills to assess the situation appropriately while providing timely interventions as needed.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times associated with a loved one's terminal illness or death process.
- Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
- Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON09.2008
Skills
- Head to toe Assessments
- In and out catheterization
- Bowel protocol and implementation
- Safe feeding and Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- blood products administration
- Tube feeding
- Suctioning
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Charting (Meditech, Point click care)
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- knowledge of Immunizations and Vaccination
- Infection Control
- Use of Omnicell
- 8 Years LTC experience
- 3 years community Nursing( working with various clients from 3yrs to 65yrs)
- 4 years hospital experience ( Rehab, Med-surge)
- Health Assessments
- Child Development Knowledge
- Immunization Skills
- Critical Thinking Abilities
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Patient Observation
- Coordinating Referrals
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Education
Certification
- CNO License with Good standing .
- BLS certification
- CPR certificate
- WeRPN Liability insurance.
- Police record check
. COVID-19 certification
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Agency Nurse
Diversified Dynamic care services
09.2022 - Current
Agency Nurse
community Nursing registry
09.2015 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse
Extendicare Medex
09.2008 - 09.2015
Practical Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Algonquin College
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