DENIS TOO
Everett,WA
Summary
Patient-oriented critical care nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in critical care units. Highly skilled in the field with demonstrated leadership skills that drive patient outcomes while sustaining care objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Thoracic Vascular IMCU
Providence Regional Medical Center
Everett, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator ICU Stepdown
HCA FL. LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
Sanford, USA
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Coordinate the running of a unit
- Organized monthly meetings with team members to review patient cases, discuss challenges, and develop solutions.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory standards and best practices within the unit or facility.
- Implemented strategies to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction scores.
- Orient new grads and new staff while evaluating and reporting their progress.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and nursing personnel regarding patient care plans.
- Assisted in creating an environment of quality improvement through participation in performance improvement projects.
- - Acting as a unit resource while fostering strong team-building.
RN ICU Stepdown
HCA FL. LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
Sanford, USA
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
RN, Critical Care
Kenyatta National Hospital
NAIROBI, KENYA
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Implemented treatment plans, monitored vitals and administered medications for patients in ICU.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Care of critical care patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN, PACU
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi , KENYA
06.2015 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- 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.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
RN, Critical Care
DEFENSE FORCES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Nairobi, KENYA
04.2009 - 05.2015
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Identified significant health and medical risk factors with potential negative impacts on treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2023
HIGHER DIPLOMA - Critical Care Nursing
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL TRAINING CENTER
KENYA12.2012
DIPLOMA - Nursing
KENYA ARMED FORCES SCHOOL OF NURSING
KENYA04.2009
High School Diploma -
KABIANGA HIGH SCHOOL
KENYA11.1999
Skills
- Medical Screening
- Unit Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Critical Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- OR and ER Experience
- Infectious Disease Control
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- SBAR Communication
References
- Kate Steadman, Charge Nurse ICU, Lake Monroe Hospital, 407 927 0114
- Ronal Obonyo, 380 239 1441
- Calonie Mahungana, 407 257 7144
Timeline
RN Thoracic Vascular IMCU
Providence Regional Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator ICU Stepdown
HCA FL. LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
11.2024 - 04.2025
RN ICU Stepdown
HCA FL. LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL
06.2022 - 11.2024
RN, Critical Care
Kenyatta National Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2022
RN, PACU
Kenyatta National Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2018
RN, Critical Care
DEFENSE FORCES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2009 - 05.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
HIGHER DIPLOMA - Critical Care Nursing
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL TRAINING CENTER
DIPLOMA - Nursing
KENYA ARMED FORCES SCHOOL OF NURSING
High School Diploma -
KABIANGA HIGH SCHOOL
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