David Omondi Onyango

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
• Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes.
• Treated patients by administering medication and performing prescribed nursing care procedures.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals,drains, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Precepted and mentored new/graduates nurses following established standards of practice and organizational policies.
• Engaged in hospital wide committees, that the fall prevention committee and departmental magnet champion

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress, and medication side effects to accurately document updates
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Oversaw and managed seven clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients
• Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures, and discharge equipment unavailability
• Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development, and nursing simulation activities
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options

• Utilize the nursing process at the basis for patient care
• Perform duties as delegated through physician orders or as outlined in the patient plan of care to provide quality care to patients
• Directs and coordinates nursing care, establishes priorities and delegates nursing activities according to patient needs and staff's capabilities and qualifications
• Participates as a member of assigned patient care team, facilitates communication and initiates interdisciplinary activities and makes appropriate referrals
• Participate in education, research and performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal departmental qualifications and standards of performance
• Ensures that patient services are provided in a timely, efficient and cost-efficient manner by utilizing the resources (manpower, material and equipment) of the unit or shift economically and assures those services are provided in accordance with established standards of nursing care and the policies and procedures of Scott & White and the Nursing Department
• Fulfill continuing educations, licensure and certification requirement to maintain required qualifications
• Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
• Participated in the fall best practice committee, meeting every month to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes
• Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
• Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients ona38-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on neurology, orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients

• Ensure patient safety and comfort while providing transfer, or assisting with mobility, from one location to another in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with the provision of good patient hygiene, including patient eliminations, in accordance with established procedures
• Assist with the provision of proper nutrition and accurately records meal and nourishment intake, and calorie count
• Maintain vigilance over patients' safety while ensuring all safety precautions are observed
• Call light within reach, bed alarms used as appropriate, side rails up, bed in lowest position, and seat belts in place
• Promptly answers all patient call lights
• Monitor patients, report, record data and observation to facilitate quality patient care
• Monitors and records patients' vital signs, intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines and as directed
• Monitors patients and reports patients' conditions at regular intervals and prior to completion of shift, and promptly reports any signs or symptoms of concern to the appropriate party
• Accurately records interventions according to department and unit routine
• Review hospital records, nursing diagnosis list and Kardex of patients' to familiarize self with patient care needs and provides RN with updates as appropriate

• Managed a million-dollar plus dual department, Bakery, and Deli
• Instructed staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales
• Executed daily operations of monitoring sales and inventory
• Estimated consumer demand and determined the types and amounts of goods sold
• Trained and managed fifteen employees, two sub-departments, and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
• Trained new employees and candidates for management to the company's standard in regards to leadership and sales achievement
• Scheduled work hours, resolved conflicts, and determined salaries
• Conferred with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand new brands, promote business, improve daily processes and reduce losses

• Executed daily operations of going through daily sale initiatives with departmental managers and helping them achieve them
• Interviewed, hired and trained new employees on the culture of the company and expectations
• Assisted the Perishable leader and Central Store leader in the managing and supervising of the departmental managers
• Assisted in the quarterly evaluation process of the departmental managers