Alex nyambura
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with broad experience in inpatient care, EHR charting, and multidisciplinary coordination. Strengths include patient assessment, medication administration, and patient education. Focused on improving safety, teamwork, and efficient care delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
hshs st johns hospital
Springfield, Illinois
04.2026 - Current
- Facilitated seamless patient care during busy unit shift changes by coordinating activities and communication among staff.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Prepared and administered medications while following care plans on clinical unit.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Observed patient status and communicated condition updates to nursing staff and providers.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team, ensuring effective implementation of tailored treatment plans.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to achievement of departmental goals and improved patient outcomes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charge Nurse
mercy hospital south
St Louis, Missouri
10.2023 - 04.2026
- Coordinated nursing care on Mercy Hospital South medical-surgical unit.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Communicated changes to physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Enforced infection control and safety procedures across Mercy South floors.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and evaluate progress towards goals.
Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout shifts.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic records.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained infection control and safety practices in Aga Khan University Hospital wards.
- Delivered bedside nursing care within Aga Khan University Hospital inpatient units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi 12-2015
Skills
- EHR charting
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Shift supervision
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Team leadership
Certification
- compact nursing licence
- basic life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
hshs st johns hospital
04.2026 - Current
Charge Nurse
mercy hospital south
10.2023 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University hospital
01.2016 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College