QUEEN MBIBI MBARK

Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Demonstrated and instructed patients and family members on proper protocols for home maintenance and care after discharge.
Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Reviewed patient transfer records routinely to verify patients received appropriate levels of care.
Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Directed patient discharge procedures to provide departing patients with needed aftercare and avoid readmissions.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
• Evaluated, implemented, and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
• Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
• Administered massages, alcohol rubs, and lotion to maintain patient skincare regimes and enhance circulation.
• Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
• Maintained constant communication with physician and other members of care team.
• Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
• Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
• Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
• Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
• Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
• Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
• Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
• Administered CPR to patients to promptly respond to emergency cases and required medical attention.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.