CATHERINE ONYANGO

Trauma Level: II
EMR: Cerner
Hospital type: Acute Care

• Received consistently positive patient feedback regarding care provided, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and attention to patient needs.
• Demonstrated effective stress management techniques during high-pressure situations, maintaining focus and composure to deliver quality patient care without compromising standards.
  

Trauma Level: III
EMR: Meditech
Hospital type: Acute Care

• Utilized strong conflict resolution skills to address patient concerns and alleviate distress when individuals felt mismanaged, resulting in successful de-escalation and retention of patient satisfaction. Earned recognition with the "Calm in a Storm" award for maintaining professionalism and composure during challenging situations.
• Exemplified professionalism in all interactions with patients, families, and healthcare team members, fostering a positive and respectful environment conducive to patient well-being and collaborative care delivery.
  

Trauma Level: IV
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Critical access

• Worked with Charge Nurse and House Supervisor to coordinate care for patients.
• Delegated tasks to CNAs each shift.
• Established good communication and teamwork.

• Trauma Level I; Medical City Arlington, Dallas, Plano
• Trauma Level II; Medical City Denton, Mckinney, Bayonet Point (FL)
• Trauma Level III; Medical City Lewisville, Las Colinas,Frisco
• Trauma level IV; Medical City Weatherford
  EMR: Meditech
  Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care
• Excelled as highly flexible float nurse, seamlessly transitioning between cardiac, neuro, trauma, heart and spine, ortho, oncology, and PCCU units, managing average of 6-9 patients per shift.
• Demonstrated strong clinical skills and adaptability, resulting in reduction in adverse events and increase in patient satisfaction scores across multiple units.

Trauma Level II
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• Provided compassionate and high-quality patient care while covering nursing strikes, ensuring continuity of care and maintaining patient safety during periods of staffing shortages.

Trauma Level II
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• Executed nursing strike coverage responsibilities with precision, implementing evidence-based, best practice interventions to ensure medication therapy compliance and foster safe, therapeutic environment conducive to patient recovery.
• Played key role in maintaining patient well-being and promoting recovery, contributing to overall stability and effectiveness of healthcare facility amidst nursing strikes.
  

Trauma Level II
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• COVID-19 crisis response nurse.
• Highly flexible as float nurse to medical surgical, oncology, trauma, telemetry, neuro, ortho, psych (pediatric and adult).
• Skillfully coordinated with doctors and other health care professionals to deliver efficient, best-practice treatment plans designed to optimize patient outcomes.

Trauma Level II
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• State of Illinois COVID- 19 crisis response.
• Worked acute medical surgical/telemetry units.

Trauma Level: NA
EMR: Epic
Hospital type: Community clinic

• Worked in mobile and regional community clinics.
• Administered COVID-19 vaccines.
• Monitored patients for possible reaction to vaccine and supervised LVNs at clinic sites.

Trauma Level: NA
EMR: NA - paper
Hospital type: NA - Shelter

• Provided essential nursing care to patients with stable chronic conditions in aftermath of Hurricane IDA, adhering to physician orders and ensuring continuity of care despite challenging circumstances.
• Supervised team of eight Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), providing guidance, support, and leadership to optimize patient care delivery and maintain standards of quality and safety.
• Advocated for patients' needs and communicated effectively with large collaborative team, including healthcare professionals, social workers, and community resources, to facilitate patient-centered discharge planning and ensure best possible outcomes for individuals affected by disaster.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, contributing to effective coordination of resources and provision of comprehensive care to patients in time of crisis.
• Played crucial role in Hurricane IDA response efforts, prioritizing patient welfare and safety while upholding professional standards and ethical principles in nursing practice.

Trauma Level IV
EMR: Meditech
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• Collaborated closely with physicians to conduct rapid assessments of patients with COVID-19, facilitating timely treatment delivery and adaptation to rapidly changing conditions in midst of crisis.
• Managed patient oxygen levels utilizing a variety of methods, including nasal cannula, Optiflow, and BiPAP delivery, to ensure optimal respiratory support and patient comfort.
• Skillfully coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement efficient, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, with focus on optimizing outcomes in challenging context of COVID-19 pandemic.
• Demonstrated effective communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills in navigating complex patient care scenarios and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Played crucial role in Texas COVID-19 crisis response efforts, prioritizing patient safety and well-being while upholding professional standards and ethical principles in nursing practice.

Trauma Level III
EMR: Meditech
Hospital type: Short Term Acute Care

• Collaborated closely with physicians to conduct rapid assessments of patients with COVID-19, facilitating timely treatment delivery and adaptation to rapidly changing conditions in midst of crisis.
• Played key role in improving infection control practices by sharing insights from previous experience, implementing proper labeling protocols for bags used to store personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and minimizing risk of contamination.

Trauma Level: NA
EMR: CPSI
Hospital type: Long Term Acute Care

• Delivered skilled nursing care to adult patients with complex medical needs, including those requiring airway support with tracheostomies and mechanical ventilation, as well as managing various chronic health conditions.
• Managed all aspects of tracheostomy care, including suctioning, dressing changes, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal airway maintenance and patient comfort.
• Proficiently administered and monitored BiPAP/CPAP oxygen delivery via vents, maintaining appropriate settings and providing ongoing support to patients to optimize respiratory function and improve oxygenation.
• Provided extensive wound and ostomy care, including assessment, treatment, and education, promoting wound healing and preventing complications in patients with acute and chronic wounds and ostomies.

Trauma Level: NA
EMR: Kareo
Hospital type: Mental Health Center

• Collaborated closely with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and auxiliary staff to deliver skilled psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients with mental health issues, fostering a supportive and therapeutic environment conducive to patient well-being and recovery.
• Conducted daily, continuous comprehensive assessments and crisis interventions, utilizing keen observational skills and clinical expertise to identify patient needs, assess risk factors, and intervene proactively to address emergent situations and ensure patient safety.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques, employing empathy, active listening, and de-escalation strategies to promote effective communication, resolve conflicts, and support patients in managing acute psychiatric symptoms and distress.