Emily Sawe
West Des Moines,Iowa
Summary
Compassionate Nurse with over 8+ years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in nursing home environments. Works well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationship to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Woodward Resource Center
Woodward, IA
01.2020 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
REGISTERED NURSE
Spurgeon Manor
Dallas Center, IA
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 20 patient per day
- Interact and communicate with patient of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Administered medications and treatments to patient as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
- Promote patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medication
LICENCSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Calvin Community
Des Moines, IA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objective.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Observe residents, records significant condition and reaction, and notifies physical of resident.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Urbandale Health Center
Urbandale, IA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
AUTISM ASSOCIATE
The Homestead Living
Pleasant Hills, IA
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Assist with medication administration
- Provide transportation to community for activities and medical appointments
- Provide safety and supervision in the home based and in the community
- Provide documentation at the end of the day
- Led activities that developed client's physical, emotional, and social growth
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Administered medication as directed
- By physician
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
DIRECT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
Mosaic
Des Moines, IA
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Training and assisting residents with various aspects of daily living while ensuring compliance with their individual plan
- Provide safety and supervision both at home and in the community
- Transporting client to the community for activities
- Administering medication and transporting to medical appointments
- Assist clients with budgeting skills
Education
High school Diploma -
Kapkitony High school
KenyaAssociate of Science -
Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IowaAssociates Degree in Nursing -
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IowaSkills
- Empathy
- Basic Work Procedure
- Critical Thinking
- HIPPA Education
- Work Ethic and Teamwork
- Bi-lingual in English and Swahili
Certification
BLS Certified
Personal Information
Title: REGISTERED NURSE
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Woodward Resource Center
01.2020 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Spurgeon Manor
01.2019 - 12.2022
LICENCSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Calvin Community
01.2016 - 12.2017
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Urbandale Health Center
01.2013 - 12.2016
AUTISM ASSOCIATE
The Homestead Living
01.2011 - 12.2015
DIRECT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE
Mosaic
01.2011 - 12.2015
High school Diploma -
Kapkitony High school
Associate of Science -
Des Moines Area Community College
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Indian Hills Community College
BLS Certified
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