Desired Job Title
Registered NurseRegistered NurseRegistered NurseWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: RAPID CITY, SD
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Ruth Muthanwa
RAPID CITY
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control. Proven ability to advocate for patients and families while ensuring safe and effective care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Avant Healthcare
Rapid City, SD
05.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care and medication in accordance with treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and skills enhancement.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
North Kinangop Catholic Hospital
Kenya
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted in developing nursing protocols to improve efficiency and safety.
- Implemented infection control procedures, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Evaluated patient care practices, leading initiatives for continuous improvement.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Kiriani Mission Hospital
Kenya
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medication and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on health management and post-discharge care, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Outspan Medical College
Kenya11-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting: EPIC
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Care planning
- Intravenous therapy
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIH
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Avant Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
North Kinangop Catholic Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Kiriani Mission Hospital
08.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Outspan Medical College