Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication and practical skills with over 6 years in caring for patients undergoing different procedures.
Skill Highlights
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Vascular care understanding
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
Culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Enthusiastic caregiver
Computerized charting specialist
Acute and rehabilitative care
OR and ER experience
Experienced in major and minor surgery assistance
Professional Experience
09/2016 to Current
RNKinetix – Maylene, AL, Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Tested glucose and administered injections. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
02/2016 to 08/2016
Home Health AideNorth Ridge Health And Rehab – New Hope, MN,
Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Cleaned and organized patients' living quarters.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Assisted in application of traction devices.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.Assisted with ADLs.
Provided patients and families with emotional support.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.
Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients.
Administered simple range of motion exercises.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
Promoted personal and co-worker safety.Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
11/2006 to 12/2012
Staff NurseCoda – Hillsboro, OR, Kenya
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided and maintained correct documentation according to JCIA standards.
Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
Monitored pre- and post-op patient status including vitals, setting up PCAs, fluids, blood transfusions and TPNs as needed. Reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Pain management of patients post-op according to patient verbal report and corroborating with the physician to effectively manage the patient pain.
Participated in the maintenance of safe environment in the facility; correct identification of patients, isolation of patients where necessary, and prevention of patient falls according to JCIA standards.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols and facility policies`.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Provided necessary health education training for patients before and after procedures centered to their individual needs .
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process; covering 5-6 high acuity patients per shift.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Managed different kinds of post-op tubes for patients with different conditions; chest tubes, feeding tubes, hemovacs among others
Worked with different machines that supported patient recovery and care; fluid administraton (infusion pumps).
Safely dealing with problems that I can solve and forwarding those that I can't to the next level according to hierarchy of management.
Education and Training
Expected in 2006
Associate of Science: Nursing Kenya Medical Training College - Nyeri, Central GPA:
Accomplishments
Surgical Preparation
Prepared patients for surgery by performing screening tests, evaluating vitals and administering proper medication.
Patient Education
Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
Diagnostic/Ancillary Tests
Routinely demonstrated medical proficiency by performing EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for up to 10 patients per day.
Patient Care
Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.
Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
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