Anne Njeri Kamau
Searcy,Arkansas
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
Searcy, AR
11.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Conroe Regional Medical Center
Houston, TX
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Served as an effective liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication of relevant information.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Nurse: Critical Care
Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
Kenya
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Taking care of patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Maintain and observing infection prevention measures for staffs and patients well being.
- Monitoring of vitals signs for critically ill patients on inotropic support.
- Preparing and assisting in procedures such as CVC and chest tube insertions.
- Preparing patients for theatre and receiving them post procedures such as craniotomy.
- Performing arterial blood gas analysis for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Performing renal replacement therapies such as hemodialysis and CRRT.
- Preparing for admission of a patient in critical care unit.
- Providing pressure care areas and turning bedridden 2hourly.
- Monitoring input and output for critically ill patients.
- Providing nutrition both enteral and parenteral
- A parastatal Tertiary Public Hospital.
- Bed capacity: 650
- Patient Ratio; 1:1
- Cases handled: Respiratory failure, Covid 19 pneumonia, Acute kidney injury, Acute myocardial infarction, Diabetes ketoacidosis
Nurse: critical Care Nurse
The Karen Hospital
Kenya
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Preparing requirement for open heart patients, receiving and managing them post the procedure
- Prioritizing patient's care for assigned critically I'll patient based on assessment data and identified individual needs
- Maintaining and observing infections prevention control measures for staff and patient's well being
- Preparing and nursing patient who requires coronary angiogram and percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Plan and care of critically I'll patient by developing a nursing care plan using the nursing process.
- Dialyzing patients who requires renal replacement therapy and continuous renal renal therapy.
- Performing/ assisting in special procedures eg. Blood gas analysis, insertion of central venous catheter, hemodialysis catheter, chest tubes, intubation, among many others.
- Administration of medications required by critically I'll patient such inotropes chronotropic among many others.
- Prepare for admission of a patient in a critical Care unit.
- Monitoring of patient hemodynamics and evaluating them to determine emergency intervention needed.
- Counseling and offering psychological support to patients and relatives.
- Providing accurate and timely documentation for a critically I'll patients
- Setting up and monitoring medical equipment s and devices such as mechanical ventilation and cardiac monitor
- Communicating effectively with doctors and other multidisciplinary people in the hospital environment.
- Communicating effectively with patient's families and all other care givers.
- Taking up leadership skills such team leading .
- Private tertiary Hospital.
- Bed capacity: 102
- Patient Ratio 1: 1
- Cases handled: Heart failures, Post open heart surgery, Myocardial infarction, Cardiac Arrest, Pulmonary embolism, Congenital heart malformation
Nurse: Kenya Registered Nurse( medical& surgical unit)
The Karen Hospital
Kenya
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Administering drugs as prescribed.
- Monitoring vital signs
- Preparing patients for theatre and nursing them post the procedure such as tonsillectomy.
- Administering blood and blood products
- Maintain infection prevention measures
- Performing ECG
- Wound dressing
- Performing catheterization for both males and females
- Monitoring input and output
- Monitoring blood glucose
- Private Tertiary Hospital
- Bed capacity: 102
- Patient Ratio 1:6
- Cases handled: Post tonsillectomy, Burns, Pneumonia, Rheumatic fever, Sickle cell anemia
Zam Zam Medical center
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Attending to emergencys such as road traffic accident, burns, poisoning among many others.
- Triaging patients and referral procedures according to their conditions and provision of emergency cares.
- Monitoring patients vital signs and administration of stat medications, Intravenous fluids as required depending on individual needs.
- Directing patients to various departments for diagnostic texts such as X_Rays, CT scans,MRI.
- Facilitating patients to be reviewed by the speciality doctors depending on individual needs.
- Care and custody of drugs such as ordering, inspecting, storing and recording
- Attending to antenatal mothers and conducting deliveries.
- Preparing and taking part in minor surgeries such as circumcision, wound debridement.
- Medical center that offers first aid service then refer patient for advance medical services.
- Bed capacity: outpatient facility
- Cases handled: Fractures, Burns, Food poisoning, Assaults, Malaria
- Special Equipment: Cardiac monitor, Suction machines, Blood gas analysis machine, Ventilators, ECG/ Echo machine, Feeding pumps, Infusion pumps.
Education
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya12.2018
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nurse
The Presbyterian University of East Africa
Kenya12.2015
Kenya certificate - Secondary School
Enoomatasiani Girls Secondary school
Kenya11.2011
Kenya Certificate - Primary Education
Upper Matasia Academy
Kenya11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2024
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- ECG
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Analytical thinking
- BLS, ACLS
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Adventure Travel
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Unity Health - White County Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
HCA Conroe Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Nurse: Critical Care
Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021
Nurse: critical Care Nurse
The Karen Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
Nurse: Kenya Registered Nurse( medical& surgical unit)
The Karen Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2017
Zam Zam Medical center
08.2015 - 05.2016
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nurse
The Presbyterian University of East Africa
Kenya certificate - Secondary School
Enoomatasiani Girls Secondary school
Kenya Certificate - Primary Education
Upper Matasia Academy
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University