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Pretty Mukaratirwa

Derwood,MD

Summary

Hardworking and compassionate registered nurse seeking a nursing position in your hospital/facility. Areas of interest include Medical Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, Intermediate Care Unit and Skilled Nursing Facility . Compassionate , dedicated and eager to learn. Committed and Devoted to delivering high quality patient care to the satisfaction of clients.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Certification American Heart Association Awarded 10/2023.
  • Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) Certification - Maryland Board Of Nursing License number A00156569.
  • Registered Nurse - Maryland Board of Nursing License number R265341.

Registered Nurse (RN)

09.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • 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.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Geriatric Nursing Assistance/ CNA

Oculus Health
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted elderly patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to elderly patients and their families.
  • Monitored vital signs of geriatric patients including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for elderly patients by following safety protocols.
  • Provided assistance with ambulation exercises to help increase strength and mobility.
  • Observed behavior changes in elderly patients and reported them immediately to supervising nurses.
  • Helped feed elderly patients who were unable to do so independently.
  • Recorded food intake information accurately into electronic medical records system.
  • Kept room spaces, linens and restrooms clean and refreshed with supplies.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.

Student Nurse Clinical Rotation Skills Experience

01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Administered medications via oral, Subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Familiarized with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems used to record patient data.

GNA/CNA

Eshyft
05.2022 - 06.2023

GNA/CNA

Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
02.2016 - 05.2022

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD
12.2023

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • Unit Supply Maintenance
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessments
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures

    • Student Nurse Clinical Experience

    Adventist Health Care: White Oak Medical - Silver Spring

  • Medical/Surgical unit 5N - 150 hours

    • Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring

  • Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Mother&Baby
  • 3rd Floor - 35 Hours

    • Kaiser Permanente - Gaithersburg

  • Pediatrics 5th Floor - 35 Hours

    • Adventist Health Care White Oak - Silver Spring

  • Medical/Surgical 5N - 70 hours

    • Holy Cross Hospital - Germantown

  • Mental Health Nursing 1A - 70 Hours

    • Holy Cross Hospital - Germantown

  • Medical/Surgical 4th floor- 70 Hours

    • Montgomery College Simulation Laboratory- 150 hours

Timeline

Registered Nurse (RN)

09.2024 - Current

Geriatric Nursing Assistance/ CNA

Oculus Health
06.2023 - 12.2023

GNA/CNA

Eshyft
05.2022 - 06.2023

Student Nurse Clinical Rotation Skills Experience

01.2022 - 12.2023

GNA/CNA

Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
02.2016 - 05.2022

Certifications

Associate of Science - Nursing

Montgomery College

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