Caroline Kogei
Irving,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PCU
Texas Health
06.2022 - Current
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Manage quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health System
02.2019 - 10.2024
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Deliver outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Develop strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Registered Nurse, Stroke/Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equip patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Registered Nurse, Neuro IMU
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
10.2013 - 02.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- 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.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Travel nurse
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU
Texas Health
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Stroke/Telemetry Unit Staff Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Health
03.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation
Encompass Health System
02.2019 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Neuro IMU
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
10.2013 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
08.2009 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University Of Texas At Arlington
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