BENTA TILLY OKUMU

• Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
• Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment of the patient's condition.
• Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
• Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
• Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
• Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ensured compliance with state regulations related to critical care nursing practices.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
• Participated in daily rounds with medical staff to discuss plan of care for each patient.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.

• Served as a Staff Nurse for a 60-bed Intermediate Care Ward of the 336th Hospital Augmentation ICW Detachment of the 348th Field Hospital.
• Planned and provided professional nursing care for medical-surgical patients with diverse and complex needs while utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in accordance to the Army Nurse Corp Standards of Practice.
• Supervised subordinate and ancillary staff. Responsible for the maintenance care, and operational readiness of ICW equipment.
• Maintained competency-based orientation skills.
• Maintained responsibility for Level III hospitalization support and services for the execution for hospital mission requirements.
• Participated in deployment readiness training.
• participated in Arctic Care Mission that was held in Alaska Kodiak area and it’s neighboring communities in May 2022, providing medical care to communities that are far and isolated from availability of the services, saving the government 30,524 dollars.

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and
  monitored responses.
• Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, PCEA, fluids, reviewed intake and
  output.
• Monitored post op patients from possible adverse or side effects of anesthesia.
• Managed airway, patient safety and hemodynamic status of post op patients.
• Coordinated care with the surgeons and Anesthesiologists to manage post op pain.

• Provided patient care, performed assessments and delivered different nursing interventions and procedures at a 10 bed SICU unit for trauma and post-surgical patients, acquiring commendation from doctors, unit manager and colleagues.

· Assessed conditions of 2 patients per shift, promptly and attentively notifying physicians of immediate clinical changes while preparing and implementing patient care plans for faster recovery and optimal health outcomes.

· Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation and levels of consciousness and pain for immediate referral

· Administered medications in various routes as determined by the patient’s condition to facilitate treatment

· Communicated patients’ conditions to staff in a compassionate manner, gaining recognition for effectiveness.

· Complied with rigorous standards of service, delivering exceptional and quality care and communication to patients, physicians, guests, co-workers and others obtaining an average compliance rate of more than 90%

• Cared for critically injured trauma patient with blunt/penetrating injuries.
• Cared for Covid-19 and many other critically patients.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated
  on patient care options.

• Coordinated care for up to 30 patients per shift in busy Trauma acute
  setting.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate
  patient care plans.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for
  treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
• Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
• Educated patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care and observed return demonstration.
• Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
• Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
• Inserted and managed Peripheral lines.
  Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress
  and medication side effects.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further
  information.

• Delivered tailored nursing care to adult patients suffering from multiple diagnoses.
• Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
• Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
• Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
• Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.

• Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
• Supervised 3 units including Sub-Acute, Long-term and Vent Units at Windsor Garden Care Center.
  
• Directed a team of 3 staff nurses at Windsor garden care Center Vent Unit.
• Trained 3 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
• Acted as patient advocate.
• Implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-11 high acuity trach and vent patients per shift.
• Reduced costs by 40% by ensuring that staff members maintained infection control.
• Organized and delegated tasks during emergency response and high-pressure code situations.
• Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Delivered high level of care to trach and ventilated patients managing their airway and all care including hygiene.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case
  managers.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with
  feeding and monitoring.
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and
  supervisor.