Tiwonge Nyirenda
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Organized, caring, hardworking and knowledgeable registered nurse with 20 years of professional nursing experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with all members of the interdisciplinary team to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multi-disciplinary and culturally-sensitive environment .
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dr Vernon Fanning Centre (Sub-acute Neuro-rehabilitation Unit)- Carewest
Calgary, AB
08.2023 - Current
- Assess patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluate patients, recognized and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Act as patient advocate and implement total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitor and manage various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Oversee patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Create, implement and evaluate patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
- Work as a resource nurse by assisting with screening potential clients, ensuring thorough follow-up is done with unusual occurence reports and helping with any nursing related work on the unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre (Sub-acute Neuro-rehabilitation Unit) - Carewest
Calgary, AB
01.2012 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
BG Care Services
Calgary, AB
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Clinical Coordinator/MDS Coordinator
West Woods of Niles
Niles, MI, Michigan, U.S.A.
10.2007 - 12.2010
- Coordinated with nurse manager to develop programs targeting nurse education, overall departmental competencies, individual performance, patient safety and service-related issues.
- Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
- Admitted patients to services and completed thorough clinical documentation.
- Did MDS assessments (MDS 2.0 and MDS 3.0) on patients and these were submitted to the state and federal governments for reimbursement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Managed a 30-bed general rehabilitation unit.
Interim Director of Nursing
West Woods Of Niles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Niles, Michigan, U.S.A.
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Provided guidance, direction, and leadership to nursing staff in order to ensure quality patient care.
- Conducted performance reviews of nursing staff and provided feedback for improvement.
- Reviewed new policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Ensured that staffing levels were adequate to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Created a collaborative environment amongst nurses and other health care professionals.
- Collaborated with physicians on patient care plans, medication regimens, and other clinical matters.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members and addressed any disciplinary issues promptly.
- Recruited qualified applicants for open positions within the Department of Nursing.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw all day-to-day healthcare related needs of the 121 -bed facility.
Resource Nurse
Carewest
Calgary, AB
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and available resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve patient concerns effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.A.12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.A.05.2006
Certificate in Practical Nursing (Honors). - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.A.05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Management And Information Systems
Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana, U.S.A05.2001
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Malawi University of Business And Sciences
Blantyre, Malawi08.1995
Skills
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Specialized Sub-acute Neuro-rehabilitation Nursing Care
- Medical Assessment, Evaluation and Interventions
- Wound and Ostomy Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Individualized Patient Care Planning
- SBAR Communication
- Long-Term/Geriatric Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Flow Sheet Charting
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Professional Bedside Manner
- General Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Gastro-enteral Nutrition and Medical Management
- Clinical Care Coordination
- BLS certification
- FIM certification
Res
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dr Vernon Fanning Centre (Sub-acute Neuro-rehabilitation Unit)- Carewest
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre (Sub-acute Neuro-rehabilitation Unit) - Carewest
01.2012 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
BG Care Services
11.2011 - 01.2012
Interim Director of Nursing
West Woods Of Niles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2010 - 07.2010
Clinical Coordinator/MDS Coordinator
West Woods of Niles
10.2007 - 12.2010
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Malawi University of Business And Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Management And Information Systems
Goshen College
Certificate in Practical Nursing (Honors). - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Sacred Heart University
Resource Nurse
Carewest