EDWIN I KARANJA
Tyler,TX
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified AGACNP- BC APRN, driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Compassionate, with leadership role and comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis. In-depth knowledge of computer software's for dictation
ICU, trauma Nurse with 5 years of critical care experience treats acutely and critically ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Offers direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on application of scientific nursing principles. Leads system change to promote health outcomes, system efficacy and healthy work environment through evidence-based practice.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Clinic
01.2023 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies.
- Manage critical care services services for rapidly deteriorating patients like inserting central lines, arterial lines and thoracotomy tubes.
- Responding to rapid response and code arrest and modifying treatment plans as needed
- Educated patients on various diseases and conditions to provide health awareness information.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk, and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Elicited elaborate medical histories by asking patients in-depth questions.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine the best course of action for patients.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided patient centered care for critical intensive care unit patients in a busy trauma 2 medical surgical, trauma intensive critical unit
- Managed and advocated for nurses and patient as a team lead and charge nurse in three different icu's including CVICU, Neuro ICU and medical-surgical trauma icu
Field nurse & palliative care
Hospice Of East Texas
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Build trust and rapport with patient while respecting their wishes towards end-of-life care
- Educated patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, plans of care and individualized treatment plans.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Administered effective nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent and disabled patients.
- Reviewed all medicines to identify possible adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
- Managed activities from clinic initiation to termination.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocate for patients and family in acquisition of DME's while educating families to learn how to care of their loved ones at home.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX12.2010
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX12.2008
Skills
- Platforms: Used different healthcare engagement IT solutions applications like Epic, Med host, Medtech, Cerner
- Prescription Ordering and Medication Side Effect Knowledge and teaching
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Health Education Services, health promotion, and patient wellness
- Hospice Education
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Education and Patient Rights
- Patient Examination, medical and Diagnostic Screenings, and Patient-Centered Care
Additional Information
- , Registered Nurse License Number 870204 Compact TX acquired Jan 15th, 2015. Expires 08/31/2023. Licensed Vocational Nurse License Number 220006 Tx Compact acquired Jan 20th, 2009, Expires 08/31/2023.
Certification
- AGACNP-BC Certification Number 2022065842 October 17, 2022, to October 16, 2027. APRN-CNP License Number 1099035 Nov 15th, 2022, Expires 08/31/2025 Prescriptive Authority #46043
- Registered Nurse License Number 870204 Compact TX acquired Jan 15th, 2015. Expires 08/31/2025.
- CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification AACN certification corporation acquired 10/31/2023 Expires 10/31/2025.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License Number 220006 Tx Compact acquired Jan 20th, 2009, Expires 08/31/2025.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support AHA- November 2022 to November 2024
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS AHA- October 2022 to October 2024
- Basic Life Support PALS AHA- November 2022 to November 2024
- Trauma Nurse core Course -January 2020 to present.
Affiliations
- International Council of Nurses
- Texas Nurse Practitioners
- American association of critical care nurses
Playing soccer, coaching my sons soccer team
I have been coaching my 8 years son soccer team for the past two years. They are called Lumberjacks. It is a pleasure seen the kids growing up and acquiring new skills each quarter and strengthening their self esteem.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Community Services
Carter Blood Care
Creating awareness of community on blood products, importance of donation. Tyler Tx Project 2017-2019
Tyler Street Community Service Outreach
Outreach program that educates the disadvantaged in health promotion projects and education, educating on needs for mental health and health checkups and affordable states benefits programs.
Timeline
APRN Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Christus Trinity Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
Field nurse & palliative care
Hospice Of East Texas
01.2010 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Kilgore College
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