Faith Gichuki
omaha
Summary
Registered nurse with over 8 years of experience delivering patient-centered car
e in inpatient settings. Experience in patient assessment, care plan development, wound care, and clinical collaboration. Strong commitment to teamwork, patient advocacy, and effective communication to enhance quality of care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Rehab nurse
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
Omaha
11.2024 - Current
- Administer medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Maintain strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered nurse- Acute rehab nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
Omaha
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Utilized critical thinking to assess clinical situations quickly, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to collaborate on individualized patient care plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse-Medsurg/Orthopedic Nurse
CHI Lakeside Hospital
Omaha
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and execute effective patient care plans, ensuring personalized treatment for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies and comprehensive post-discharge care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices in patient care, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled nursing team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO01-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Lincoln, NE01-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Feeding tube management
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Patient discharging
- Clinical collaboration
Experience
- Sunrise charting system
- Epic Charting
- Omnicell Use
- Pyxis
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Rehab nurse
CHI Immanuel Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered nurse- Acute rehab nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse-Medsurg/Orthopedic Nurse
CHI Lakeside Hospital
01.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University