Annabel Mwamba
Silver Spring
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Assistant Nurse Manager with a year and half of experience in an acute care facility, specializing in team leadership, patient advocacy, and operational excellence. Demonstrated success in co-managing critical care teams, mentoring staff to achieve peak performance, and aligning with Adventist Healthcare’s four pillars of success. Skilled in effective communication, critical thinking, and fostering collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Eager to apply clinical expertise and leadership acumen in transitioning to a Director role focused on driving operational efficiency and promoting teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistance Nurse Manager, ICU
White Oak Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Co-managed and supervised a32-bed ICU, overseeing98 registered nurses and9 patient care technicians
- Provided support for staff managing complex patient cases, including post-cardiac surgery care
- Coordinated nursing staff schedules, managed leave requests, and ensured optimal staffing levels
- Oversaw payroll processes and monitored time and attendance for accuracy
- Actively participated in staff meetings and organizational initiatives
- Compiled and analyzed monthly ICU data for practice validations, device usage, and OMT reports
- Facilitated shared governance group meetings to promote collaborative decision-making
- Organized and led teaching sessions, including coordinating Skills Day activities
- Played a key role in encouraging staff participation in the Pathway to Excellence survey, contributing to the recognition achievement
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sureshkumar Muttath LLC.
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered comprehensive care to15-20 patients daily, including annual physicals, follow-up visits, pre-operative assessments, hospital discharges, workers' compensation evaluations, motor vehicle accident follow-ups, sick visits, and telehealth consultations
- Assessed symptoms and medical histories, diagnosed, prescribed appropriate medications, and educated patients on various health conditions and management strategies
- Reviewed laboratory and diagnostic results with patients, providing clear explanations and next steps
- Collaborated with patients to secure insurance approvals for necessary treatments and medications
- Facilitated referrals for patients requiring specialized care or additional services
Staff/Charge Nurse
White Oak Medical Center
12.2009 - 08.2022
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, perform nursing interventions, and monitor and evaluate patient care in a32-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
- Perform and assist in critical care procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Monitor and manage patients on ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and end-tidal CO2 monitors
- Oversee care for patients with Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and Impella pumps
- Manage and monitor ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients, including those with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), before and after neurological surgeries or procedures, as well as post-tPA patients
- Serve as a charge nurse, supervising unit operations, precepted and mentored new nursing staff, and responding to life-threatening situations across the unit and hospital
- Actively participate in medical rounds, daily unit huddles, patient education, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care and smooth transitions
Emergency Department (ED) & Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
Providence Hospital
09.2005 - 11.2014
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in a32-bed emergency department and a15-bed clinical decision unit
- Delivered emergency nursing care to both adult and pediatric populations, ensuring swift and effective interventions
- Alerted physicians to significant clinical changes to facilitate timely medical decision-making
- Performed essential emergency procedures, including triage, IV infusions, injections, EKGs, and cardiac monitoring
- Safely transported critically ill patients to procedures and the ICU, ensuring continuity of care
- Prepared patients for emergency surgeries and supported patient education and discharge planning
- Played an integral role in code blue and rapid response scenarios, both in the department and during outpatient emergencies
- Assisted in emergency deliveries, ensuring optimal outcomes in critical situations
- Served as a unit charge nurse, overseeing operations, and acted as a preceptor to mentor and train newly hired employees
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD05-2015
Associate degree - Nursing
Montgomery Community College
Takoma Park, MD12-2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Robust Critical Thinking
- Advanced Clinical Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
Timeline
Assistance Nurse Manager, ICU
White Oak Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sureshkumar Muttath LLC.
07.2022 - 11.2023
Staff/Charge Nurse
White Oak Medical Center
12.2009 - 08.2022
Emergency Department (ED) & Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
Providence Hospital
09.2005 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Nursing
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stevenson University
Associate degree - Nursing
Montgomery Community College
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