Sandra Babwah
Summary
Registered Nurse experienced in patient care and assessment. Enhanced patient recovery rates through medication safety and effective delegation while utilizing electronic health records for improved care coordination. Collaborated with healthcare teams to maintain high standards of practice and delivered comprehensive care to patients with diverse surgical histories.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bermuda Hospitals Board
Hamilton, NA
07.2010 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and developed tailored care plans, resulting in improved patient recovery rates and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based practices, enhancing overall patient safety and care quality.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and enhancing treatment outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement, which contributed to increased operational efficiency.
- Educated patients on health conditions and treatment options, empowering individuals to make informed health decisions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Mentored and trained junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Delegate appropriately to auxiliary staff.
- Leveraged electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately, improving data accessibility and care coordination.
- Documented patient progress notes in electronic medical record system, ensuring accurate and accessible patient information.
- Ensured timely patient care by prioritizing tasks and managing schedules effectively.
- Acted in charge on Day and night shifts.
- Assisted in the development of nursing protocols that ensured compliance with regulatory standards and improved patient care delivery.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of The West of Scotland
Paisley , NA 09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Medication safety
- Electronic health records
- IV therapy
- Delegation
Certification
- Registered Nurse with the Bermuda Nursing Council
- Registered Professional Nurse license with the New York state board of nursing.
Accomplishments
- Chosen as nurse representative for the strategic Planning committee in 2016.
- Assisted with developing the strategic plan for the bermuda Hospitals Board in 2016.
- Awarded star for Excellent patient care, twice.
- Recognized by stoke team for identifying stroke on the ward.
- Chosen as super user for the Pneumatic chute system.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
University of The West of Scotland
09.2012 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Bermuda Hospitals Board
07.2010 - Current