GEORGE OTIENO
Denton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Operating Room Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Kenyatta National Hospital, excelling in patient safety and infection control. Proven ability to streamline surgical processes and enhance team collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in EMR software and adept at maintaining a sterile environment, advocating for patient rights and comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Associate
Penske Truck Leasing
02.2025 - Current
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for dock operations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dock area to ensure efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks in a fast-paced dock environment.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods by coordinating closely with transportation teams and managing schedules accordingly.
- Used correct handling procedures to minimize risk of damage to items.
- Reduced cargo damage by properly securing loads and following proper handling procedures.
- Promoted a safe work environment through strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company guidelines.
- Operated pallet jacks to efficiently move shipments within dock area.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline dock processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
Seasonal Driver Helper
UPS
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted drivers in loading and unloading packages efficiently.
- Helped maintain accurate delivery logs to ensure timely service.
- Followed safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery routes.
- Adapted quickly to changing schedules and operational needs.
- Exhibited good attendance, work habits, and willingness to learn job functions.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient delivery assistance to drivers.
- Maintained vehicle organization and cleanliness and reported any issues to driver.
- . Upheld company values through excellent customer service skills while addressing client inquiries or concerns regarding their deliveries.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Monitored patient vitals during surgical procedures to ensure optimal conditions for operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to prepare operating rooms and maintain sterile environments.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses on best practices in the operating room, enhancing team efficiency and collaboration.
- Streamlined instrument preparation processes, reducing turnaround time between surgeries.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Jairus Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Assisted in administering anesthesia under supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to uphold compliance with hospital protocols and standards.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Streamlined instrument preparation processes, reducing turnaround time between surgeries.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgical procedures to ensure optimal conditions for operations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Diploma in Community Health Nursing[RN]
Kenya Medical Training College Homabay Campus
Homabay,kenya12-2017
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Scrub nurse skills
- Maintaining sterility
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient charting
- Circulating nurse skills
- Patient communication
- EMR software
- Medication and IV administration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dock Associate
Penske Truck Leasing
02.2025 - Current
Seasonal Driver Helper
UPS
12.2024 - 02.2025
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2024
Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Jairus Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Diploma in Community Health Nursing[RN]
Kenya Medical Training College Homabay Campus