David Njenga
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing both acute and chronic care for patients with psychiatric disorders. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to provide patient-centered care, and advanced clinical knowledge in psychiatry. Previous work has involved direct patient care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans, and effective crisis intervention techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax Hospital
Kirkland, WA
01.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
- Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Developed strategies for disease prevention and health promotion in the community setting.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments, and test results in electronic health record systems.
- Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Coordinated with members of multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services for complex cases.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement initiatives or policy development.
- Prescribed medication, including controlled substances.
- Advocated for patients to ensure their needs and preferences were addressed.
Registered Nurse
Fairfax Hospital
Kirkland, WA
05.2015 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with mental health conditions.
- Crisis intervention.
- Working closely with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
- Assessing, addressing, and monitoring mental health and behavioral conditions.
- Providing health promotion and maintenance.
- Conducting intake screening, evaluation, and triage.
- Administering and managing psychobiological treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
09.2007 - 09.2007
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Reviewed the incoming orders and assigned work to the Nursing assistants and Registered nurses to maintain a demanding schedule
Certified Nursing Assistant
EvergreenHealth Medical Center
Kirkland, WA
02.2002 - 06.2007
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Observed condition of patients by examining them, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in the urine
- Smoothly managed basic patient support, including emptying bedpans, recording intake and output and serving food trays
- Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition
- Applied safety precautions to protect staff from biohazardous materials such as blood-borne pathogens
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Healthcare at Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
01.2001 - 05.2002
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Observed condition of patients by examining them, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in the urine
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Acted empathetically with patients to brighten outlooks, frequently engaging individuals in conversation
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington Bothell
Bothell, WA06.2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, English, Literature
Egerton University Main Campus(Njoro)
Njoro, Nakuru County06.1996
Skills
- Kind and Compassionate
- Work well under stress
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
- Patient-centered care
- Preventive Care
- Differential diagnosis
- Clinical Decision Making
- Prescribing medications
- Sound Judgment
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication Management
- Substance abuse treatment
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Clinical Documentation
Languages
Swahili, English
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Fairfax Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fairfax Hospital
05.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Harborview Medical Center
09.2007 - 09.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
EvergreenHealth Medical Center
02.2002 - 06.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mission Healthcare at Bellevue
01.2001 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington Bothell
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bellevue College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, English, Literature
Egerton University Main Campus(Njoro)
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