Eva Ngigi

Team leader on nights and weekends and any other time in the absence of the facility manager.

• In charge of assigning the appropriate staff to the appropriate duties depending on their qualification and competence levels.
• In charge of the in-house training on palliative and end-of-life care. Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, specimen collection, medicine administration via different routes, and monitoring responses.
• Continually assessed patients' physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status and reported and discussed changes with resident physicians or ER on nights and weekends. Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Acted as a patient advocate and developed a strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication in easy-to-understand terms during challenging times while educating them on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management.
• Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development. Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.

• Managed care from admission to discharge by Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, administering medication, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary. Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services.
• Assisted in the training and mentoring of new nursing staff members.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated on infection control by consistently adhering to strict protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.- This was extra vital during the pandemic.
• Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners. Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, liaising between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Same employer and same duties/responsibilities as above between dates 06-2022 - 04-2024

I rotated between the psychiatric ward, pediatrics ward, neuro ward, and diabetic clinic.

• I worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures. I also participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine my practical skills.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to experienced nursing staff by performing regular rounds to patients' well-being.
• Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
• Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing the nursing process.
• Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Exhibited flexibility in adapting to changing priorities within fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining high professionalism.
• Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records systems for accurate documentation of patient information.

• Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks and taking vitals, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment: ambulation and regular repositioning.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.