Ruth Mwawasi
RN/BSN Long Term Care
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About
RN/BSN Long Term Care experience. Hardworking nursing professional bringing 16 + years of experience. Knowledgeable about geriatric care, multiple comorbidity patients, and highly skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety and meeting cost control standards. Eager to secure entry-level Registered nurse II position.
Experience
Travel Nurse, RN - Actriv Healthcare - Tacoma, Washington
(2022-10)
Charge Nurse - Kline Galland Home - Seattle, Washington
(2020-01 - 2022-04)
Home Care Nurse - Fedelta Home Care - Seattle, Washington
(2019-06 - 2019-12)
Unit Charge Nurse - Bayview Manor - Seattle, Washington
(2019-05 - 2019-12)
Unit Charge Nurse - Life Care Center of Kirkland, and Garden Terrace of Federal Way - Washington
(2017-12 - 2019-05)
Unit Charge Nurse - Stafford Healthcare Center - Des Moines, Washington
(2017-03 - 2017-12)
Unit Charge Nurse - Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center - Kent, Washington
(2011-08 - 2017-05)
Unit Nurse - Regency Place - South Bend, Indiana
(2008-11 - 2009-05)
Unit Nurse - Sanctuary at Holy Cross - South Bend, Indiana
(2009-06 - 2011-06)
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans. Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in PCC EMR. Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition. Provided medical care to patients with best possible care regardless of location.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment. Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures. Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens. Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Worked with healthcare team to develop new dial
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Care Hope College (2023-12)
Associate of Science - Nursing - Care Hope College (2022-07)
Associate of Arts - Nursing - Lake Michigan College (2008-08)
Associate of Arts - Business - Southwestern Michigan College (2002-01)
