Joy Wambua

I am a dedicated individual who works to achieve the best I can in all tasks I do. I am greatly concerned about sustainability and excellent patient-centered care focused on physical, mental, and emotional health. Strong interpersonal skills as evidenced by my ability to communicate and care for my patients and their families.

Registered Nurse ICU - Medical City North Hills

(2025-01)

• Patient care: Evaluate patients' conditions, monitor vital signs, and provide treatment
• Medication: Administer prescribed medications and fluids
• IVs: Set up and manage IVs
• Ventilators: Manage mechanical ventilation
• Documentation: Record patient progress, vital signs, and treatment plans
• Communication: Communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers
• Emergency response: Respond to emergencies and provide life-saving care
• Support: Provide emotional support to patients

Nurse Extern ICU - Medical City North Hills

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

• Recording and monitoring vital signs
• Drawing blood
• Performing catheterization
• Caring for wounds and abrasions
• Gathering patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Giving intravenous therapy (IV)
• Monitoring patient food intake and diet
• Helping patients with toileting
• Performing supervised lab work
• Operating dialysis equipment
• Collaborating with lead nurses and other members of the healthcare team
• Explaining procedures and medical terminology to patients and their families
• Documenting health information, medical records, and billing information into computer systems
• Monitoring patient's blood sugar

Private Caregiver - Pully's Family

(2022-02 - 2023-10)

Cared for a couple in Hospice.

• Offering companionship to clients
• Medication reminders
• Keeping the house clean and doing laundry
• Providing bathing and dressing assistance
• Keeping proper care records
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities
• Communicating with medical professionals about the patient care plan
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

Caregiver - Caring People Home Health Care

(2023-01 - 2023-04)

• Reporting and monitoring of clients
• Companionship
• Housekeeping and home maintenance
• Help with mobility
• Assistance with meals and nutrition
• Help with personal hygiene and care
• Medication management

Patient Care Technician - Magnolia Health Care and Rehab

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• Providing basic nursing care skills, including vital signs
• Basic nutritional guidance in meal planning
• Proper infection control measures
• Proper body mechanics in bed making, lifting, and turning patients
• Assisting clients with bed mobility and other therapeutic exercises
• Assisting clients in the use of self-help adaptive devices for daily living

Patient Care Technician - Tendercare HomeHealth Services

(2021-01 - 2021-08)

• Checking patients' blood pressure, heartbeat, and pulse regularly
• Providing compassionate care by listening to patients' concerns and guiding them by answering any questions or concerns
• Monitoring patients' conditions and providing updates to the healthcare team
• Turning, repositioning, and moving patients between beds, wheelchairs, and seats
• Helping patients use the bathroom and dress
• Monitoring patients' food and liquid intake

Sustainability Intern - Dallas College, North Lake Campus

(2020-02 - 2021-08)

This is an office position where I assisted the Sustainability Managers with organizing the below projects and being a point of contact with students on Campus.

• Las Colinas History Project
• Newsletters/ Student Journals
• Sustainable Trivia
• Air Monitor Project
• Outreach
• Social Media Platforms Management
• iNaturalist Competition Project
• L.O.V.E Garden Project
• Smart Cities
• Urban Agriculture
• Dallas Arboretum Project
• Planting Competition
• Sustainable Development Action Manager
• AASHE Stars

Office Support Assistant - Adventist Book Center

(2019-01 - 2019-07)

• Entered data into the company's database and filing
• Utilized Word to compose memos and letters
• Managed inventory control and ordered supplies
• Utilized computer technology to access data, and generate reports
• Planed, prioritized, organized, and accomplished assigned duties
• Performed office duties that included, sorting mail, typing, and maintaining departmental records and documents
• Answered the telephone using a professional tone, routed calls, took messages, and responded to direct inquiries
• Operated cash register to receive cash, checks, and credit and debit card payments
• Provided customers with product information and problem resolution
• Assisted children with their day-to-day basic needs
• Interacted with people in a professional, open, honest, and welcoming manner initiating a diverse working environment
• Supervised children while in sports activities, and field trips and provided advice for moral support

Associate Degree - Nursing - Weatherford College (2023-08 - 2024-12)