Edith Odhiambo
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 15 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Travel Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
South Hill, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Staff Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Southside Reginal Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
ICU Staff Nurse
Southside Reginal Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
Petersburg, VA
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
Staff Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
Greenwood, MS
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
ICU Charge Nurse
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL
KISUMU
11.2007 - 03.2017
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Participated in [Type] departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Assessed [Type] equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Worked as part of interdisciplinary rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Education
Advanced Pathophysiology Course for Critical Care Nurses -
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Nairobi,Kenya12.2007
Critical Care Residency Program - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA06.2019
Certificate -
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA04.2021
Cerificate -
Southside Regional Medical Center
Petersburg, VA04.2021
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Medical Supply Management
- EMR Systems
- Patient Care Assessment
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Intramuscular Injections
- Clear Patient Communication
- Operational Standards
- Accurate Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- PICC Lines
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Product Administration
- Patient Admission
- Seizure Disorders
- Patient Intervention
- Heart Failure
- Nursing Protocols
- EPIC EMR
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Chest Tubes
- Joint Replacement
- IV Discontinuation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Standards Administration
- Acute Illness
- Medication Administration
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Central Venous Lines
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Interpreting EKGs
- Status Updates
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Oral Hygiene
- Test Interpretations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Routine Examinations
- Training Junior Team Members
- Nursing Plan Development
- Hygiene Support
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Disease Processes
- Student Precepting
- Updating Medical Charts
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Needs Assessment
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Travel Health
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Planning Processes
- Treatment Recommendations
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Southside Reginal Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2021
ICU Staff Nurse
Southside Reginal Medical Center
03.2019 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Bon Secours Southside Medical Center
10.2017 - 03.2019
Staff Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
05.2017 - 09.2017
ICU Charge Nurse
THE AGAKHAN HOSPITAL
11.2007 - 03.2017
Advanced Pathophysiology Course for Critical Care Nurses -
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Critical Care Residency Program - Nursing
Southside Regional Medical Center
Certificate -
Southside Regional Medical Center
Cerificate -
Southside Regional Medical Center
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