Faith Kiplagat
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center - West Des Moines
04.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs..
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, intramuscular and safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Student Nurse Technician
MercyOne Medical Center - West Des Moines
09.2021 - 04.2023
- provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, personal hygiene, and positing patients.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vitals signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individual carry out personal tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA12.2022
Associate of Science - Prerequisites
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Waukee Senior High School
Waukee, IA05.2016
Skills
- Empathy
- Organized
- Work Ethics
- Problem solving skills
- Flexibility & adaptability
- Experience in evidence based practice patient care
Clinical Hours
- Medical Surgical I, II, III, IV - 225 Clinical Hours
- Nursing Concepts in Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Mental Health - 203 Clinical Hours
- Transitional to Nursing Practice (Preceptorship) - 140 Clinical Hours.
- Advanced Concepts of Nursing Practice - 45 Clinical Hours
Certification
- Basic Life.
- DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.
- DS 168 Depended Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MercyOne Medical Center - West Des Moines
04.2023 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
MercyOne Medical Center - West Des Moines
09.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor Of Nursing
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Prerequisites
Des Moines Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Waukee Senior High School
- Basic Life.
- DS 169 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.
- DS 168 Depended Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.
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