Mary Ngina
Baltimore
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Catholic nun with a strong background in education, caregiving, and spiritual guidance. Committed to serving God and those in need for 15 years. Currently pursuing a nursing degree with a deep passion for providing holistic and compassionate patient care. Goal is to merge nursing skills with spiritual life to serve patients meaningfully. Recognized for organizational skills and academic achievements as a nursing student. Adept at patient screening, care plan implementation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Eager to expand knowledge base through practical experience in healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Administered close patient care, and checked vital signs
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Front Desk Assistant
St. Frances Academy
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Teacher Assistant
Cardinal Shehaan Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Support lead teachers in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Individualized student support
- Assisting with lesson planning
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Pastoral work
Parrocchia di Regoledo
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Visited the sick and senior citizens in their homes offering them comfort and praying with them
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Taught religious studies to children in the parish
Caregiver
Casa Famiglia S. Teresa
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Administrator
Timau Catholic Dispensary
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Performed general office duties such as maintaining records, bookkeeping
- Ordering medical supplies for the dispensary
- Facilitated hygiene lessons for the local villagers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD05-2025
Skills
- Medication administration
- Spiritual guidance
- Community Outreach
- Vital sign assessment
- Health promotion
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- Patient evaluation
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 2023
- Counseling and care for HIV/AIDS persons, Tumaini Center, 2006
Affiliations
- Oblate Sisters of Providence
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Student Nurse Extern
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Front Desk Assistant
St. Frances Academy
07.2018 - 06.2023
Teacher Assistant
Cardinal Shehaan Catholic School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Pastoral work
Parrocchia di Regoledo
01.2009 - 12.2009
Caregiver
Casa Famiglia S. Teresa
01.2006 - 12.2007
Administrator
Timau Catholic Dispensary
01.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
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