Peter Mbugua RN
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta and the College of Nurses of Ontario, holding current BLS certification. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, with a strong focus on continuous quality improvement. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and the creation of individualized care plans, demonstrating excellence in communication and adherence to safety policies that promote a safe and inclusive environment. Experienced in providing compassionate care for palliative patients and skilled in various nursing interventions, including wound care, ostomy management, and critical thinking in fast-paced settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPN - Clinical Practice
Southlake Health : RCC
04.2019 - Current
- Ability to function to the full scope of nursing practice as per the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Contributes to the assessment and documentation of each patient's health status on an ongoing basis.
- Acts as a role model and champion to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.
- Assists in the orientation/preceptorship of new staff members and students to the clinical units.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and all members of the healthcare team.
- Functions in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, including emergency codes.
- Perform detailed baseline head to toe assessment and focused assessment including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, mini-mental and document care accurately and timely
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care and evaluates its ongoing effectiveness.
- Apply direct skilled nursing procedures including tube feeding, oxygen therapy, IV therapy and wound care
- Apply knowledge and skills in infection prevention and aseptic techniques
- Focused rehabilitative interventions designed to support client independence and transition to their destination i.e. home, long-term care facility or an alternate facility
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Prepare and administer prescribed medication in various forms i.e. oral, parenteral, and subcutaneous
- Good working knowledge of Electronic Documentation
RPN - Clinical practice
Mackenzie Health : RCC
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated understanding and complied with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Performed detailed baseline head to toe assessment and focused assessment including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, mini-mental and document care accurately and timely
- Applied direct skilled nursing procedures including tube feeding, oxygen therapy, IV therapy and wound care
- Cared for patients on peripheral IV, CVAD, and enteral feeding via pumps
- Applied knowledge and skills in infection prevention and aseptic techniques
- Focused rehabilitative interventions designed to support client independence and transition to their destination i.e. home, long-term care facility or an alternate facility
- Prepared and administered prescribed medication in various forms i.e. oral, parenteral, and subcutaneous
- Documented patient care clearly, comprehensively, and accurately
Staff Nurse- Operating room
Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
09.2008 - 02.2013
- Ensured the safety of patients undergoing various surgical operative procedures
- Prepared the operating suite, availed supplies and ensured equipments are in working order
- Performed the role of a scrub or circulating nurse and collaborated with other members of the operating team
- Conducted assessment, planned, implemented care to patients in the postoperative care unit and discharged them to the ward after recovery from anesthesia
Staff nurse- Intensive care
Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
01.1999 - 09.2007
- Comprehensively assessed, planned, implemented nursing care and assisted doctors with procedures like endotracheal intubation, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy and central line insertion
- Collaborated patient care with other members of the healthcare team including doctors, nutritionist, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to provide comprehensive care and provided education and support to family
- Administered medications and feeds via NG, J-tube, and G-tubes
- Cared for patients on mechanical ventilation, on oxygen therapy, with tracheostomies, endotracheal tubes and breathing masks.
- Documented assessment findings, plan of care and interventions accurately and timely
Education
Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario01.2016
Operating room nursing - undefined
Kenyatta National Hospital Training Center
01.2008
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - undefined
Kenya Medical Training College
01.1998
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Good time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Alzheimer Care, Home Instead Senior Care 2016
- Gentle persuasive approaches, Mackenzie health 2000
- Standard First aid CPR/AED level health care provider, Southlake Health Current
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Medication administration, Mohawk College 2016
- Health assessment, Mohawk College 2016
Languages
English
Timeline
RPN - Clinical Practice
Southlake Health : RCC
04.2019 - Current
RPN - Clinical practice
Mackenzie Health : RCC
08.2018 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse- Operating room
Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
09.2008 - 02.2013
Staff nurse- Intensive care
Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
01.1999 - 09.2007
Operating room nursing - undefined
Kenyatta National Hospital Training Center
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - undefined
Kenya Medical Training College
Bridging for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) -
Mohawk College
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