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Hellen Kangethe

Forney

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 8 years of diverse healthcare experience. Skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication, with a strong commitment to teamwork and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination, ensuring reliable and efficient care in dynamic settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Angels of Care Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
  • Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Coordinating with specialists, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as needed
  • Engage the child in age-appropriate play and activities to support growth and development
  • Educating families on recognizing signs of complications, and how to perform routine care, such as G-tube feedings
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all care provided, including medications, interventions, and observations
  • Utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

LVN

Pediatric Home Health Dallas Texas
03.2022 - 10.2023
  • Home health nursing visits and patient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Communication with other medical staff
  • Monitoring for any change of condition
  • Daily charting
  • Collaboration with caregiver/parent/guardian
  • Patient safety
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.

LVN Tele-health Nurse

Glorious Consulting
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Telephone visits/consultations with patients
  • Monitoring patients and communicating any change of condition
  • Sending doctor’s orders to pharmacy
  • Follow-up care for patients
  • Care coordination with other medical staff, patient and family
  • Documentation on daily patient care
  • Patient education and support
  • Reviewing all patient alerts
  • Escalation of concerns

LVN

Ashford hall nursing and rehab
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Advocate for patient needs by thoughtfully addressing their concerns.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

LVN

Angels at Hand Home Health
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Administered medications accurately and promptly, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Coordinated with healthcare providers to schedule diagnostic tests for patients, expediting care plans as necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.

Residential Counselor/Case Manager for individuals with developmental disabilities

Revere Road House
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: (Riverside community MA)
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient /consumer advocacy
  • Transportation
  • Active participation in team and or company meetings/activities
  • Ensured superior consumer experience by addressing concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems
  • Education and Companionship
  • Improved resident satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly.
  • Developed individualized care plans for improved resident outcomes.
  • Assisted residents in daily activities to promote independence and confidence.
  • Ordering medications from pharmacy
  • Communication with individual healthcare management teams as per protocol

Education

ADN-RN

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dallas, TX
10-2024

Diploma - Practical Nursing

DALLAS NURSING INSTITUTE
01.2019

Skills

  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Direct patient care

Certification

  • Board Certified RN (Texas Board of Nursing)
  • Board Certified LVN (Texas Board of Nursing)
  • Basic life support (BLS) provider from the American Heart Association
  • Medical Terminology
  • Wound Care
  • Collaboration
  • Organization

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Angels of Care Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current

LVN Tele-health Nurse

Glorious Consulting
06.2022 - 07.2023

LVN

Pediatric Home Health Dallas Texas
03.2022 - 10.2023

LVN

Ashford hall nursing and rehab
01.2020 - 05.2020

LVN

Angels at Hand Home Health
11.2019 - 01.2020

Residential Counselor/Case Manager for individuals with developmental disabilities

Revere Road House
01.2012 - 01.2018

Diploma - Practical Nursing

DALLAS NURSING INSTITUTE

ADN-RN

GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING

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