Antony Kaithiru
Mansfield,USA
Summary
Compassionate Behavioral Health RN transitioning to Medical Surgical Nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and crisis intervention, with ICU experience. Focused on delivering safe, patient-centered care in fast-paced environments while enhancing communication and teamwork for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health RN
Eden Detention Center
San Angelo, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Behavioral Health RN
Shannon/Rivercrest Hospital
San Angelo, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored patients' mental health conditions and reported changes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care in a secure detention environment.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and guidelines.
- Managed crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and facility policies consistently.
- Initiated crisis intervention to de-escalate situations and provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Monitored medications for effectiveness and side effects, providing education about medication use to patients and families.
Critical Care RN
Isiolo County Referral and Teaching Hospital
Isiolo, Kenya
05.2019 - 02.2023
- Administered critical care treatments following established hospital protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on procedures and post-care instructions.
- Assisted in emergency interventions in high-pressure situations.
- Documented patient assessments and care activities in electronic records.
- Trained new nursing staff on critical care practices and protocols.
- Maintained a sterile environment during procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Theatre RN
Embu Teaching and Referral Hospital
Embu, Kenya
05.2013 - 03.2018
- Coordinated surgical procedures by managing instruments and supplies efficiently.
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety during operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain a sterile environment consistently.
- Assisted in patient positioning to optimize access for the surgical team.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in the operating room setting.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures by conducting pre-operative assessments.
- Collaborated with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions and post-operative care.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored patient vital signs during recovery from anesthesia.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure smooth patient transitions.
- Prepared and maintained recovery area for optimal patient comfort.
- Assisted in managing patient pain through appropriate interventions.
- Documented patient progress and responses to treatments accurately.
- Trained new nursing staff on PACU protocols and procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing
Catherine McAuley Nursing and Midwifery
Nairobi, Kenya04-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Catholic Wamba School of Nursing
Samburu, Kenya10-2013
Skills
- Crisis Response
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Complex patient management
- Patient Advocacy
- ACLS/BLS Protocols
- IV Access & Fluid Resuscitation
- EMR documentation (Epic)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Mentoring & Precepting
- Time management, prioritization,and critical thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Family support
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) License, Texas
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), Florida
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
References
Available on request
Professional Development
- SMC Licensed Preceptor Course (Initial and Update), 05/07/25
- Understanding Seizures Certification, 05/10/25
- SAFE Approach Level 3 Recertification, 06/17/25
- Restraint and Seclusion Behavioral Management, 09/17/25
Timeline
Behavioral Health RN
Eden Detention Center
03.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health RN
Shannon/Rivercrest Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Critical Care RN
Isiolo County Referral and Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - 02.2023
Theatre RN
Embu Teaching and Referral Hospital
05.2013 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Critical Care Nursing
Catherine McAuley Nursing and Midwifery
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Catholic Wamba School of Nursing