Brian Kihanda
San Bernardino,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Glendora Hospital
2024.03 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Student Nurse
ARMC
2022.05 - 2023.12
- Nurse assistant performing vitals, EKG and total patient care, observing patients on a 5150 hold.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
San Bernardino valley College
San Bernardino, CA05.2023
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Experience Administering Injections
- Epic
- Anatomy Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Behavioral Health
- Nursing
- Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Hospital Experience
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Licensed RN
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- CPR Certification, 02/2023, 10/2024, 95369739
- BLS Certification, 04/2024, 04/2026
- RN, expires 10/2025, CA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Glendora Hospital
2024.03 - Current
Student Nurse
ARMC
2022.05 - 2023.12
Associate Degree in Nursing -
San Bernardino valley College