ANN NJERU
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Generations Home Care
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
LVN Charge Nurse
Generation Healthcare
04.2014 - 08.2023
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job Title].
CNA
Carlton Senior Living
12.2008 - 03.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Boynton Beach, FL03.2023
Associate of Science - Science Education
American River College
Sacramento, CA07.2020
LICENSE - LVN
CURAM COLLEGE OF NURSING
Sacramento, CA03.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Patient Management
- Treatment Recommendations
- Nurse and CNA Supervision
- Charting and Document
- Patient Admitting
- Intramuscular Injections
- Inventory Assessments
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Generations Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Home Health LVN
Maxim Healthcare
09.2016 - 09.2018
LVN Charge Nurse
Generation Healthcare
04.2014 - 08.2023
CNA
Carlton Senior Living
12.2008 - 03.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HEALTH SERVICES
Associate of Science - Science Education
American River College
LICENSE - LVN
CURAM COLLEGE OF NURSING
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