David Kung'u
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Patient-driven Perioperative Nurse considered talented leader and enthusiastic employee. Remains calm and composed in stressful situations. Dedicated to exceeding patient care expectations and assisting surgeons with all operating room tasks. Reliable Perioperative Nurse skilled in keeping patients calm and relaxed prior to surgical procedures. Highly collaborative with skills in bleeding control and patient care plans and assessments. Considered valuable employee with amazing nursing expertise. Motivated Perioperative Nurse offering 12 years of clinical experience. Effective mentor and coach for newly hired nurses. Dedicated to providing highest, most individualized care to patients. Dedicated and well-qualified Peri-operative RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 11 + year record in field. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
Mooresville, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 04.2021
- Administered pain medication and implemented management techniques to assist patients experiencing discomfort.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Created orientation and perioperative resource books, which were distributed to new nurses and during the orientation process.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Pursued numerous learning opportunities in order to continuously expand core knowledge associated with surgical and technical procedures to advance patient care.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
- Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
- Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
- Actualized inventory management procedures to control medications and supplies as well as to rotate stock and remove expired medications.
- Helped prepare team by assisting with gowning and gloving of staff.
- Executed remarkable dexterity assembling and monitoring tools to be used during surgery procedures.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Dressed wounds with antiseptic compounds and sterile coverings to protect surgical sites and promote healing.
- Organized instruments and supplies to optimize surgical team efficiency.
- Provided surgical support to help General,bariatric,pediatric,orthepodic,urology and obs/gynae surgeons execute safe operations and procedures resulting in positive patient outcomes.
- Rendered aid to patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies during surgical procedures.
- Controlled bleeding during surgical procedures by clamping and ligating blood vessels.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Registered Nurse
Cure International Children's Hospital
Kijabe, Kenya
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Organized, implemented and appraised perioperative nursing care for each patient throughout entire surgery experience.
- Delivered key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nyeri12.2011
High School Diploma -
Lukenya Boys High
Athi-River11.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Scrubbing
- Maintaining sterility during surgery
- Assist anesthetist in medication administration
- Accurus constellation machine management
- IV fluids calculation and management
- Pain assessment and taking action
- Circulating during surgery
- IV line insertion
- Assist in patient induction and reversal
- Receiving patients from the ward for surgery and handing over patients after surgery to PACU
- Cast application
- Health education
- IV fluid management
- Medication administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart Updating
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Data Collection
- Supply Restocking
- Unit Administration
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Care Planning
- Healthcare Billing
- Patient Management
- Patient Relations
- Patient Care
- Laparasopic Procedures Familiarity
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Counseling
- Relationship Building
- Troubleshooting
- Lesson Preparation
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Basic Life Support
- Surgical Procedures
- Advanced Lifesaving Procedures
- Wound Suturing
- Relationship Development
- Direct Patient Care
- Surgical Team Assistance
- Patient Assessments
Licensure And Certificates
Kenya, 02/2011, 02/2020, 113409, Insert Country of nursing license, NO, NO, NO, NO
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2012 to present]
- ACLS License -2013
- Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of North Carolina
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification [2012 to present]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
01.2016 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Cure International Children's Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2016
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Lukenya Boys High
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University