Pauline Sanimbu
Silver Spring
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to enhancing patient health outcomes through evidence-based practices. Expertise in medication administration, wound care management, and infection control ensures optimal care delivery. Seeking a part-time weekend role to contribute effectively to patient health and clinic efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Complete Care Management
Silver Spring
06.2025 - Current
- Directs the daily activities of the licensed practical/vocational nurse and certified nurse assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established policies and procedures.
- Prepares and administer medications as per the physicians' orders and observes for adverse effects as indicated.
- Performs wound treatments as per physicians' orders and observe changes and document accordingly as indicated.
- Transcribes physicians' orders to medical records and carries out orders as written.
- Facilitated admission, discharge, and transfer processes for residents to ensure continuity of care.
- Provides nursing leadership to nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and organized transportation logistics to enhance resident access to care.
- Reports any incidents or unusual occurrences to the unit manager, assistant director or nursing and participates in the investigative process as needed.
- Ensure the infection control principles are followed and help correct deficiencies in practice as noted.
- Performs rounds to ensure resident needs are being met and personnel are performing their assigned duties.
- Ensures the policies and procedures are complied with by nursing personnel assigned.
- Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
- Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communication.
- Worked part-time during weekends to support nursing staff and ensure resident care.
Floor Coordinator - Schedule Manager and Supervisor
Readiness and Deployment Services
Bethesda
05.2017 - Current
- Managing the clinic with supervision of the Certified Medical and Health Technicians. Providing direction to the Corpsman to ensure that the clinic maintains smooth patient flow and provides necessary tools to ensure success of the clinic. Proficient and trained in Military terms, and procedures such as Periodic Health Assessments, short and long-term Deployments, Commissioning inductions, Separations and Retirement physicals. Up to date with the newest ASIMS, MEDPROS, MRRS, and ePHA. Hiring new employees. Well versed in Genesis Template Management.
- Supervised the readiness and deployment services clinic, providing customer service to various personnel, both civilian and military.
- Managed patient complaints as first line of contact, ensuring timely resolutions and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Conduct daily staff huddles and make sure the team is well informed of the plan of the day and arising changes, making sure the floor is running smoothly.
- First line of contact for call outs and delays for the NPs, Health Techs, and the Corpsman.
- Created and maintained scheduling templates for providers, incorporating daily changes, deployment needs, training, and leave requests to streamline operations.
- Competent in reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and participating in the selection of the best candidates for new recruits for the department.
- Manage Inter-departmental communication for patient care and personnel management.
- Create, implement, and maintain status reports, policies, and SOP for the procedures, protocols, and other necessary monitoring for the department utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point systems in specified timeframes.
- Analyzed readiness status data and generated reports to inform command decisions and improve operational readiness.
- Prepare the weekly Access to care report outlining the Readiness mission for the clinic. Ensuring Access to Care is within specified timeframe for the mission.
- Lead coordinator for Residency and Internship Program for the clinic. Execute and maintain clinic schedules, appointments, and ensure training information is obtained and completed.
- Facilitated communication between departments concerning the telephone system, IRMAC, and facility management.
- Create and update policy and procedures to be utilized by personnel.
- Perform and document depression/anxiety screening, identifying harm to individuals and refer appropriately.
- Full Time: 40hrs/Week.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Godwin Inc
Bethesda
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of providers, including physicians, psychologists, health educators, and pharmacists, to address patients' medical and behavioral needs, supporting their health aspirations and overall well-being.
- Worked independently and performed activities related to the delivery of ambulatory nursing care under the supervision of the team RN.
- Performed and recorded pertinent vital signs, finger sticks, and suture removals, administered injections, and administered medications.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and engaged actively in their health care within a medical team setting.
- Worked with the RN to assist with the management of the medical team including scheduling appointments, room assignments, and provider assignments.
- Assisted providers with the examinations of the patients, Pap Smear, Wound Care, EKG, Ear Irrigation, Visual Acuity, rapid strep, Pregnancy tests, and Ted Stocking measurement.
- Telephone triaged, communicated with the patient effectively and proficiently, addressed the immediate needs, advised if needed to be seen in the ED.
- Executed nursing processes with clinical expertise and provided emergency care as needed, demonstrating quick decision-making and adherence to the LPN scope of practice.
- Maintained proficiency with Care Point by screening scheduled patients daily and identifying patients who were due for preventative measures such as mammogram, colon screening, labs, and Pap smear.
- Maintained the care coordination with Psychologists in IHWS for patients who screened positive for depression, scheduled appointments, by maintaining the continuity of care.
- Managed patient communications by promptly returning calls, triaging inquiries, and addressing concerns through t-cons and Relay Health communications to ensure timely access to care.
- Recorded verbal and handwritten orders accurately in CHCS1 to maintain clear communication in patient care.
- Initiated lab orders and prescription renewals in AHLTA and CHCS1 to support patient treatment plans.
- Participated actively in the orientation and mentoring of new staff employees, trained newly hired LPNs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Arlington, VA04-2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care management
- Patient assessment
- Infection control procedures
- EMR documentation
- Patient education
- Team coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Maryland Board of Nursing – Active.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association – February 2027.
AWARDS:
2023: Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal., 2023: Values in Action, 2019: “A Culture of Excellence” Award, 2017: “A Culture of Excellence” Award
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Disclaimer
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Complete Care Management
06.2025 - Current
Floor Coordinator - Schedule Manager and Supervisor
Readiness and Deployment Services
05.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Godwin Inc
01.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing