Caroline Ruhiu
Wentzville,MO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, care plan development, and health education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Brighton, Missouri
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders and hospital protocols.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Participated in hospital quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Sarah Community
Brighton, Missouri
12.2015 - 04.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Kindergarten Teacher
valence school
nairobi, kenya
06.2007 - 12.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment for early childhood development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and well-being.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College Florissant Valley
St Louis, MO12-2022
High School Diploma -
Summer Field High School
Nakuru Kenya11-2002
Skills
- EPIC charting
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- care plan development
- health education
- patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Sarah Community
12.2015 - 04.2023
Kindergarten Teacher
valence school
06.2007 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St Louis Community College Florissant Valley
High School Diploma -
Summer Field High School