Grace Kamau
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated, high-energy registered nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Continuing education as a new nurse.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Staff Nurse
SignatureCare - Copperfield
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
PRN Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Clearlake
05.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Fort Worth
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Nurse, ER
Methodist Charlton
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Vista Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Used Epic to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Achieved 3rd place in StaRN evidence-based practice project competition.
Registered Nurse
HCA Emergency Room Kingwood
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Completed StaRN hospital residency.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Completed the StaRN didactic portion of residency.
Tutor
Texas Tech Health Science Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Reassured students in times of academic stress.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
Clinicals
Hendricks Medical Center
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Pool Member
Dallas Country Club
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Oversaw refreshments counter, selling food items to customers and maintaining sufficient stock of products and supplies to meet expected needs.
Consultant
Mary Kay
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
Dining Room Member
Chick-fil-A
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained order accuracy and customer satisfaction by double-checking food orders.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University – Health Sciences Center
Lubbock TX12.2019
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS - The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
- Ultrasound Guided IV Placement
- Midline IV Placement
Timeline
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Arlington Memorial
11.2022 - 02.2023
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Fort Worth
09.2022 - 10.2022
PRN Staff Nurse
SignatureCare - Copperfield
05.2022 - Current
PRN Staff Nurse
HCA Houston Clearlake
05.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse, ER
Methodist Charlton
05.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Vista Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Nurse, ER
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
09.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
06.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
HCA Emergency Room Kingwood
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HealthTrust
02.2020 - 04.2020
Tutor
Texas Tech Health Science Center
05.2019 - 12.2019
Clinicals
Hendricks Medical Center
05.2019 - 11.2019
Pool Member
Dallas Country Club
06.2018 - 09.2018
Consultant
Mary Kay
02.2017 - 09.2018
Dining Room Member
Chick-fil-A
11.2014 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Practice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University – Health Sciences Center
Similar Profiles
Meadow ReynoldsMeadow Reynolds
Nursing Home Volunteer at -Nursing Home Volunteer at -
Tuana AltayTuana Altay
Translator at -Translator at -
Rannika KaurRannika Kaur
LawInc Subcomm HGS at -LawInc Subcomm HGS at -
Mikala JaramilloMikala Jaramillo
Software Engineer - Execute Trading Platform (Web Development) at JP MorganSoftware Engineer - Execute Trading Platform (Web Development) at JP Morgan
Edonya TimmonsEdonya Timmons
Teacher at Bertha Alyce Early Childhood SchoolTeacher at Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School