LINDA BULUKU
Thorold,Ontario
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in telemetry, dialysis, and emergency care. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive effective care strategies. Strong commitment to patient education and safety, fostering well-informed patients and families for better health management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
St. Catharines, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
- TELEMETRY NURSING JANUARY 2025 TO DATE
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and report any irregularities to physicians
- Administered medications prescribed by doctors and monitored patients for side effects
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment, ensuring accurate data collection for informed clinical decisions
- Provide education and support to patients regarding their condition and treatment plan
- Work closely with other health care professionals like doctors, dietitians, and respiratory therapists for holistic patient care
- Observed and documented patient progress and responses to treatments, facilitating timely adjustments to care plans
- Perform emergency procedures such as resuscitation or intubation in case of medical emergencies
- Participated in patient discharge planning, providing clear instructions for home care to promote successful recovery
- Provided immediate medical intervention for patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies.
- Worked as staff nurse in internal medicine, medical-surgical, and wound care unit, providing comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse
Niagara health
Welland, ON
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses during procedures.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and self-care techniques, empowering them to manage their health effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Maintained dialysis equipment and ensured proper sterilization procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
Registered Nurse
Niagara health
Welland, ON
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practice standards in daily decisions, improving patient care quality and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team.
Personal Support Worker
Royal Rose Place
Welland, ON
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living and personal care to enhance overall quality of life.
- Assist with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts such as Hoyer lift.
- Monitored confused patients in clinical settings, documenting activities of daily living and observations accurately.
- Reported behavioral and clinical changes to registered nurse and registered practical nurse, executing delegated tasks effectively.
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital
Nairobi
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Emergency Nurse
- Working as a team with members of interdisciplinary health team to plan, execute, organize, andevaluate patient care in discussion with patients and their families.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care for elderly, general population, and neonates, addressing diverse health needs.
- Assessed patients to identify nursing interventions.
- Employed nursing process to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care, ensuring quality and continuity.
- Working as a team with members of interdisciplinary health team to plan, execute, organize, and evaluate patient care in discussion with patients and their families.
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members.
Education
Bachelor’s - nursing
Aspen University
Arizona City, AZ12-2023
College certificate - Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON08-2019
College certificate - Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON08-2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Kenya Medical Training College
KenyaSkills
- Patient assessment
- Direct nursing care
- Cardiac care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Care Experience
- Palliative care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Triage
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Teamwork
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 09/01/24, 12/31/26
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, 01/01/25, 01/31/26
Languages
- Swahili
- English, Fluent
- Swahili, Expert
Personal Details
Bachelor's Degree, 5
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Niagara Health System
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Niagara health
06.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse
Niagara health
01.2021 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker
Royal Rose Place
05.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Metropolitan Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor’s - nursing
Aspen University
College certificate - Nursing
Niagara College
College certificate - Nursing
Niagara College
Some College (No Degree) -
Kenya Medical Training College