Samuel W. Mwangi
Indianapolis
Summary
An experienced nurse practitioner who loves what he does and always flexible to meet the demands and challenges of health care as a whole and changing needs of the Individual pt. and pts in general
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Truhealth of Indiana
Avon
05.2014 - Current
- The NP is currently working for American health partners; Truhealth of Indiana. The provider covers two facilities with at least 40 patients in managing their chronic and acute health care needs at their own facilities.
- This ensures that pts. are not disrupted by being taken to hospitals frequently for health conditions which could otherwise be managed at their own facilities, which is their home.
- NP makes sure that each pt is assessed once every month and visited with during every NP visit which is done twice a week.
- Np completes a head-to-toe assessment, reviews their medications, diagnosis their medical conditions and where needed, refer them to specialist for a specialized care.
- NP coordinates care with nursing, primary care providers and the family to optimize the care.
- NP submits the notes for billing and for review of appropriateness of each code.
- The NP covers a weekly call and weekend calls per the schedule.
- The NP is currently working for American health partners; Truhealth of Indiana. The provider covers two facilities with at least 40 patients in managing their chronic and acute health care needs at their own facilities.
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
Indianapolis
03.2014 - 03.2026
- Providing primary care to 60 to 100 residents in different nursing homes with a goal to reduce hospital re-admissions and preventing nursing home residents from going to the hospitals for conditions which could be managed at their facilities.
- Part of the Np duties also includes being on call on every third weekend to respond to the acute needs of all the participating nursing homes.
- Optimistic project goals were accomplished through a group of physicians, Nurse practitioners and RNs who work together in reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
Nurse Practitioner
Eskenazi hospital
Indianapolis
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Managing chronic and acute health issues for pts at risk for covid 19 at their homes, which includes obtaining and drawing blood samples, obtaining urine specimens, and ordering any needed diagnostic testing.
- Managing their medications needs at the comfort of their homes while working with pharmacies and social workers to assure that all their needs are met.
Primary care for Adults with diverse chronic and acute health issues
Open Door Health Services
Muncie
10.2012 - 02.2014
- Serving underserved communities as primary care adult nurse practitioner providing wholistic care to adults ages 18 and above who are affected by different ailments from DM, HTN, CHF, CAD, simple and complex infections, etc.
- This is a busy adult clinic where each provider is scheduled to see from 10 to 30 pt each day.
- Referrals are made when needed and the wellness of each patient is kept a priority.
- Another added advantage was the use of electronic medical record which I was able to familiarize self with as the world moves to electronic medical record.
Assistant Director of Nursing
American Senior Community
Mooresville
08.1998 - 02.2012
- Supervised nursing aides in care sheet preparation to ensure compliance with daily care standards.
- Guided nursing staff in applying evidence-based practices for patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Advised CEO and director of nursing on nursing requirements, supporting strategic quality improvement planning.
- Accumulated twelve years of diverse experience at America Senior Community in various roles.
Director of nursing services
Forest creek village
Indianapolis
01.2003 - 01.2008
- As the head nurse, implemented programs to assure smooth running of the facility for the nursing departments and headed the care plans for each individual patient.
- Implemented programs to ensure state survey compliance and when in deficit, prepared paperwork for compliance and completed the teaching for the nurses and corrected the deficits in a timely manner.
- Made sure that nurses had the tools to complete their work satisfactorily.
RN Charge Nurse
Franklin meadows
Franklin
08.1998 - 03.2002
- Worked as staff nurse taking care of over 26 patients per shift completing assessments, medication pass and wound treatments.
- Also supervised CNAs and assured that all patients received individualized high standard care.
- Assisted families with updates on each resident's health status and answered any questions that they would have regarding the care of their loved ones.
Staff Nurse
Community south hospital
Greenwood
02.2000 - 02.2002
- Worked as a staff nurse in a medical surgical unit.
- Cared for patients needing blood transfusions, recovering from fractures and managing those with acute and chronic health issues.
- Was involved in supervising the patient care techs and LPNS to ensure the smooth running of the medical surgical unit and the wellbeing of all patients under our care during each shift.
Education
MSN - Adult Nurse practitioner
Ball state university
Muncie, IN05.2012
RN, BSN - Undergraduate studies
University of Steubenville
Ohio05.1998
Skills
- Teamwork and positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Problem-solving expertise
Awards
Honors, Sigma Theta Tau International
Hands On Experience
- Greenwood Internal Medicine: Worked with Dr. Ali Dohan as my preceptor in health assessments, diagnostics, prescription writing and requirements, Diff. diagnosis and management of clients with acute and chronic health issues.
- Dr. Thomas Family Clinic, Kentucky Av, Indianapolis, IN: Worked with Drs. and nurse practitioners in taking care of patients with diverse health complaints across life span and learnt how to code and bill care provided.
- Dr. George Small Family Clinic, Greenwood, IN: Under the supervision of Dr. George Small, mastered how to surgically remove skin lesions, write prescriptions, manage and treat acute and chronic health problems, and how to perform simple stitches on the skin. Also renewed pt prescriptions, assessed, treated and completed patient teaching for various diseases and conditions.
- Working for secondary payers ISNP PROGRAM, American health network under ourtruhealth. Seeing elderly pts. in nursing homes, assessing their acute and chronic diseases and managing them, completing monthly annual and monthly encounters, providing preventative care and coaching nursing on monitoring and reporting clinical changes to providers for timely interventions.
Customer Service Experience
- Training new employees in conduct, customer service, and evidence based patient care to successfully serve clients/families in all their healthcare needs.
- Conducting face to face meetings with patients and families in order to set goals and shape a road to recovery, discussing insurance issues, post rehab or long-term care placement goals and how to maintain a healthy meaningful lifestyle.
- Serving as a Pastor in a small community church in Franklin, IN.
Languages
Swahili
Professional
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Eskenazi hospital
05.2020 - 07.2020
Nurse Practitioner
Truhealth of Indiana
05.2014 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
03.2014 - 03.2026
Primary care for Adults with diverse chronic and acute health issues
Open Door Health Services
10.2012 - 02.2014
Director of nursing services
Forest creek village
01.2003 - 01.2008
Staff Nurse
Community south hospital
02.2000 - 02.2002
Assistant Director of Nursing
American Senior Community
08.1998 - 02.2012
RN Charge Nurse
Franklin meadows
08.1998 - 03.2002
MSN - Adult Nurse practitioner
Ball state university
RN, BSN - Undergraduate studies
University of Steubenville