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Racheal Nansikombi

Chicago

Summary

A proficient hardworking, and self-driven person seeking a position at your organization as a Registered Nurse where I shall exercise my quality-level experience in healthcare and passion for caring for people in need of medical attention to make a difference in their lives. A diligent and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Dedicated to maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry

Mt. Sinai Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery by joining the cohort purple nurse residency program, and completing my continuing net learning promptly.
  • Participated in preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices as part of my nurse residence project.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.

Certified Nurse Aide

Senior1Care
09.2021 - Current
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering topical treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.


Certified Pharmacy Technician

Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023
  • Compounding patient IV fluids, Total Parenteral Nutrition, oral solutions, tablets, suspensions, and suppositories.
  • Filling orders for prescribed medications for patients under the supervision of pharmacists.
  • Delivering the verified filled patient medications to the right hospital units.
  • Answering the phone and providing customer care services to physicians, nurses, as well as other hospital staff in need of pharmacy services.
  • Performing inventory controls by performing medication inventory counts.

Caregiver Senior

Helpers of Mishawaka
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep the healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Care Giver

Abraham Care Home
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted and supported the daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided household management including running client errands, transportation, doctor appointments, and shopping
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationships.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Trained and supervised new staff.

Accountant Receivables and Payables

Fireworks Advertising Company
05.2011 - 08.2017
  • Corresponded with clients & suppliers, researched, and resolved client queries, increasing client satisfaction.
  • Supervised the data entry of all bills, invoices, journals, ledgers, and bank transactions entered in quick books.
  • Prepared the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports for the different departments in the Organization for management review.
  • Performed monthly accounts reconciliations as per company policies and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Assisted to review the different department budgets as well as the general Company Annual budgets.
  • Managed audits, and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
05.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN
05.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN
09.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician -

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN
12.2018

Bachelor of Commerce -

Makerere University
Kampala, Uganda
01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2025

Skills

  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Organized and Dependable
  • Generalized and Focused Patient Care
  • Patient Safety and Infection Control management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Competent and safe medication Preparation and Administration
  • Wound care
  • Patient Documentation and chatting ( EPIC and CERNER)
  • Ability to work in Multi-Cultural Environments
  • Great attention to details
  • Strong Customer and Supplier Relations

Certification

  • Registered Nurse – Illinois and Compact Licenses
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry

Mt. Sinai Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Certified Nurse Aide

Senior1Care
09.2021 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2023

Caregiver Senior

Helpers of Mishawaka
09.2018 - 04.2019

Care Giver

Abraham Care Home
10.2017 - 07.2018

Accountant Receivables and Payables

Fireworks Advertising Company
05.2011 - 08.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Certified Pharmacy Technician -

Indiana University South Bend

Bachelor of Commerce -

Makerere University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

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