Catherine Omari
Houston,Texas
Summary
Driven and adaptable with keen eye for detail and positive, upbeat approach. Familiar with patient monitoring systems and electronic health records, bringing technical proficiency and strong analytical skills. Committed to enhancing patient care and ensuring accurate data interpretation.
Offering solid foundation in healthcare technology and strong interest in telemetry. Brings ability to quickly learn and apply new medical concepts and technical skills essential for patient monitoring. Ready to use and develop analytical thinking and technical abilities in nursing role.
Professional with focus on telemetry and patient care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, interpreting data, and ensuring accurate records. Strong team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieves results. Known for reliability, technical proficiency, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry med/surg unit gyn/urology unit
The Houston Methodist
05.2024 - Current
ST DAVID'S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Medical surgical department
- 1
- General nursing care of patients, maintaining ward hygiene and admission of patients
- 2
- Assessment and implementation of nursing care in accordance with patients needs and prioritizing their patients
- 3
- Ordering of pharmaceuticals from pharmacy through meditech system
- 4
- Drug administration of both Iv and PO medication as well as blood & blood products and monitoring of adverse drug reactions
- 5
- Support and maintenance of nutrition requirements to include TPN, intralipid administration, nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube feedings, intravenous therapy i.e
- In inserting line,labeling bag and tubings,calculating and regulating rate, assessing and documenting site condition etc
- 6
- Provision of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures preoperatively, intra-operatively and post operatively
- 7
- Monitoring for complications and providing immediate management through vital signs and lab values
- 8
- Providing care for patients with special needs such as Tracheostomy care, drains such as ostomy and tube feeding
- 9
- Collecting specimens: stool for occult blood, urine for urinalysis, culture and sensitivity, for indwelling and clean catch, sputum for culture and sensitivity, acid fast bacilli, blood glucose monitoring etc
Registered nursing officer
THE MATER HOSPITAL NAIROBI KENYA
12.2016 - 01.2021
- 1
- General nursing care of patients, maintaining ward hygiene and admission of patients
- 2
- Formulating of Citizen Service Charter and preparing patients for special medical procedures
- 3
- Ordering of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals from store and pharmacy
- 4
- Drug administration and monitoring of adverse drug reactions
- 5
- Facilitating health education to patients and relatives
- 6
- Provision of care for patients undergoing surgical procedures preoperatively, intra-operatively and post operatively
- 7
- Monitoring for complications and providing immediate management
- 8
- Providing care for orthopedic patients with special prosthesis and orthotics
- 9
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- 10
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients
- 11
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications
- 12
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs
- 13
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements
- 14
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
- 15
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team
- 16
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- 17
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records
- 18
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
- Top5 Major Diagnosis:
- 1
- Intestinal obstruction
- 2
- Head injury/ Stroke
- 3
- Acute Kidney Injury
- 4
- Hypertension and diabetes
- 5
- Pulmonary embolism and Deep venous thrombosis
Registered nurse
GURU NANAK HOSPITAL NAIROBI,KENYA
12.2014 - 12.2016
- Caring for pediatric patients, evaluating their symptoms, and checking their vital signs
- Complete diagnostic tests
- Administering medications and assisting in minor procedures
- Creating a treatment plan or coordinating follow-up medical care
- Educating family members on treatment options
- Specialized and Complex Procedures Used:
- 1
- Setting up and maintaining respiratory assistive devices e.g
- CPAP, BIPAP, ventilator management i.e
- Identifying FIO2, rate and TV mode
- Responding, resetting and interpreting alarms
- Checking humidification source and vent temperatures, emptying excess water from the tubing and administering nebulized medications
- 2
- Maintaining cardiovascular function by code management, code chart and equipment maintenance and use of blood products
- Specific activities involved include; initiating and administering BCLS, preparing code medications, use of EKG machine, administration of oxygen, blood transfusion etc
- 3
- Support and maintenance of nutrition requirements to include TPN, intralipid administration, nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube feedings, intravenous therapy i.e
- In inserting line,labeling bag and tubings,calculating and regulating rate, assessing and documenting site condition etc
- 4.Administering medications; use of various routes e.g.oral,nasogastric,intramuscular,subcutaneous,rectal,vaginal,peripheral lines with infusion devices, patient controlled analgesia, metered dose inhaler,ophthalmic,otic,topical etc
- 5.Collecting specimens: stool for occult blood, urine for urinalysis, culture and sensitivity, for indwelling and clean catch, sputum for culture and sensitivity, acid fast bacilli, blood glucose monitoring etc
- 6
- Application of abdominal binders, elastic stockings, ace bandages, hypo and hyperthermia blankets, taking of vital signs, enteral feeding pumps etc
Education
Nephrology Nursing - Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing
Kenya07-2022
Diploma - Kenya registered community health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College Nyeri
04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2024
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Telemetry equipment operation
- Adaptable learning
- Cardiac monitoring
- ECG monitoring
- Vital signs measurement
- Heart rhythm interpretation
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Diagnostic result analysis
- Basic life support
- Patient communication
- Patient preparation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Exam Name: Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Month/Year Taken:2014-12-01
- Exam Name: IELTS
Month/Year Taken:2021-10
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- NCLEX Taken 02/06/2020
LANGUAGES
English
Swahili East African dialect
Hobbies and Interests
Playing sports, Playing chess and solving puzzle games, Reading and writing books and articles, Drawing, sketching and painting, Cooking and baking, Traveling
Training
- Jan2021 Senior management course
- April2020 Reproductive health and safety
- May2019 Surgical method and asepsis
- August2013 Integrated management of acute malnutrition seminar
- January2013 Immunization and HIV updates
Timeline
Telemetry med/surg unit gyn/urology unit
The Houston Methodist
05.2024 - Current
ST DAVID'S NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
03.2023 - 02.2024
Registered nursing officer
THE MATER HOSPITAL NAIROBI KENYA
12.2016 - 01.2021
Registered nurse
GURU NANAK HOSPITAL NAIROBI,KENYA
12.2014 - 12.2016
Diploma - Kenya registered community health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College Nyeri
Nephrology Nursing - Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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