Debra Owino
Middletown
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 10 years of success in dialysis, mental health, and acute care. Skilled in patient assessments, medication and IV administration, care planning, and nursing staff leadership.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Assessed dialysis patients before treatment, verifying vascular access, vital signs, and clinical readiness.
- Monitored hemodialysis sessions, adjusting interventions for blood pressure changes and treatment complications.
- Documented patient responses, treatment parameters, and care plans in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on dialysis access care, fluid restrictions, medication adherence, and symptom reporting.
- Coordinated care with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to support individualized renal treatment plans.
- Enforced infection control protocols and machine safety checks to maintain compliant dialysis operations.
- Mentored nursing staff on dialysis procedures, emergency response, and patient-centered care standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- 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.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Intern
Flourish Psychiatry
Pensyl
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments to inform diagnosis and care planning.
- Developed individualized treatment plans using evidence-based mental health interventions.
- Prescribed and monitored psychotropic medications for symptom stabilization and safety.
- Documented evaluations, progress notes, and medication changes with accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate continuity of behavioral health care.
- Provided patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment expectations, and medication adherence.
- Responded to acute psychiatric symptoms with calm crisis assessment and intervention.
- Conducted thorough psychiatric evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and inform appropriate treatment decisions.
- Maintained comprehensive, accurate, and timely electronic health records to support ongoing assessment and treatment planning efforts.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
- Improved care continuity by effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary team members and maintaining clear communication.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their personal experiences.
- Increased patient satisfaction through providing compassionate, holistic care and addressing the unique concerns of each individual.
- Implemented culturally sensitive care approaches when working with diverse patient populations to ensure equitable access to quality mental healthcare services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention and management strategies.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Led psychotherapy sessions for individuals, couples, families, or groups to address emotional challenges and promote overall wellbeing.
- Improved patient outcomes with detailed assessment and personalized care plans for individuals suffering from severe mental health disorders.
- Strengthened patient safety measures, effectively reducing occurrence of self-harm or harm to others within treatment facility.
- Conducted risk assessments for potentially dangerous behaviors, implementing preventative strategies to protect patients and staff.
- Fostered strong relationships with external mental health resources, ensuring patients had access to comprehensive support networks post-discharge.
- Achieved significant improvements in patient mood and anxiety scores, employing combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Customized patient education materials to address unique concerns and learning styles of individuals, improving understanding and engagement in their own care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12-2018
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient evaluation
- Family advocacy
- Mental health nursing
- At-risk patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Autonomous practice
- Mental health care
- At-risk care
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
Certification
- PMHNP Training - 3 years
- CPR
- Licensed RN - years
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Intern
Flourish Psychiatry
02.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University