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Beatrice Nyaga

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in medical surgical unit. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

A good team player ,eager to learn and takes criticism positively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Nurse PRN - Methodist Hospital Charlton
TX
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

RN

Nurses PRN- Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.

RN

Snap Nurse- Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

RN

Angel Staffing - Christus Longview
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

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  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

RN Staff Nurse

Parkland Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.

RN

ProLink Healthcare- Dmc Harper Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare-parkland Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Updated patient charts using epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Covid crisis response team.

Registered Nurse

Avant Healthcare Professionals-Eastern Maine
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Performed physical examination utilizing methods such as

inspection

Palpation

percussion

auscultation

  • Monitored vital signs and closely observing on patients hemodynamics status
  • Medication administration as per prescription through right routes
  • Assessed level of consciousness utilizing Glasgow coma scale critical values to the physician
  • Initiated iv line access
  • Initiated isolation protocols
  • Administered blood and other blood products while observing any reactions
  • Assessed patients pain level
  • Performed 12 lead Ekg identify
  • Facilitated admission and discharge process
  • Administered TPNS and lipids
  • Care of surgical drains and chest tube
  • Initiated CPR as needed
  • Taught patients on how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • Interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

Registered Nurse

The Mater Hospital
09.2010 - 12.2018
  • Collected and handled specimens
  • Monitored vital signs and closely observed patients hemodynamics
  • Patients pain assesment and level of consciousness utilizing glas gow coma scale
  • Initiated isolation protocols
  • Performed 12 lead Ekg
  • Care of surgical tubes and chest tubes
  • Initiated iv access
  • Accompanying doctors during there rounds
  • Oriented new staffs
  • Initiate CPR as needed
  • Perform shift lead duties
  • Analyze laboratory results and reporting of critical values
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management

Rn Seasonal Methodist Charlton

Methodist Hospital Of Dallas
Dallas
04.2023 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Registered Nurse

Mater Hospital
Kenya
08.2010 - 12.2018
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Associate of Science - Nurisng

Kenya Medical Training
Kenya
12.2007

High School Diploma -

St Monica Girls High School
Kenya
11.2002

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Preventative health
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Infection control
  • Empathy
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient assessment
  • CPR & ACLS
  • Sense of urgency
  • Evaluations
  • Medication distribution
  • Personal care needs

Timeline

Rn Seasonal Methodist Charlton

Methodist Hospital Of Dallas
04.2023 - Current

RN

Nurse PRN - Methodist Hospital Charlton
07.2022 - 03.2023

RN

Nurses PRN- Medical City Dallas
04.2022 - 06.2022

RN

Snap Nurse- Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022

RN

Angel Staffing - Christus Longview
09.2021 - 11.2021

RN Staff Nurse

Parkland Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021

RN

ProLink Healthcare- Dmc Harper Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare-parkland Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

Avant Healthcare Professionals-Eastern Maine
02.2019 - 01.2021

Registered Nurse

The Mater Hospital
09.2010 - 12.2018

Registered Nurse

Mater Hospital
08.2010 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Science - Nurisng

Kenya Medical Training

High School Diploma -

St Monica Girls High School
Beatrice Nyaga