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Work History
Education
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Irene Kigundu

McKinney,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 26 years experience in hospital environment caring for women,(Obstetrics, gynecology and medical -surgical). Service oriented, organized and proactive in nature. Proficient in handling emergency situations and managing clinical staff, team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge and sound clinical judgement.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Women Services

Medical City McKinney
11.2019 - Current
  • Offer exceptional care to obstetrics & post-surgical gynecological patients by performing ongoing assessments to evaluate specific needs initiating, developing, managing and modifying individualized plans of care
  • Continuously safeguard patient's safety and improve outcomes by practicing recommended evidence-based practice
  • Embrace teamwork with positive energy towards achievement of patients' best outcomes.
  • Participate in unit council meetings while spearheading activities towards continuous quality improvement.
  • Exceed goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Epic/ Avaenna Health services Inc
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Provided complete direct care to home health patients
  • Assessed patients conditions and administered medications/therapies in line with plan of care
  • Managed patient's schedules and ensured all doctor's appointments are kept
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient's condition to respective physicians or ER visitations
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient's care instructions
  • Removed safety hazards and reported concerns to management and or family

Registered Nurse

The Nairobi Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2017
  • Offered exceptional care to female medical surgical , obstetrics & gynecological patients
  • Monitored and directed nursing practices to ensure sustained quality improvement
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Escalated safety issues to physicians promptly for timely and appropriate interventions towards rapidly changing patients conditions
  • Periodically audited nursing practice in obstetrics , medical surgical, renal and critical care units comparing performance against set targets
  • Trained new nurses in care standards operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop and review nursing policies and procedures with focus to improving clinical documentation and accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2021

RN Diploma - General Nursing

Cecily McConnell School of Nursing
Nairobi
2005

Enrolled Community Health Nurse Certificate - Community Health Nursing

AIC Kijabe School of Nursing
Kiambu
1991

Skills

    • Care Planning
    • Chart Updating
    • Lab Result Interpretation
    • Physical assessment
    • Discharge planning
    • Intravenous administration
    • Medications administration
    • Procedure assistance
      • Documentation and reporting
      • Strong clinical judgment
      • Preventive health
      • Women's health exams
      • Life support
      • Team leadership
      • Preceptorship and mentorship
      • Home health care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, State of Texas,2018 -present
  • Registered Nurse ,Kenya, 2005 - 2017
  • Enrolled Community Health Nurse,Kenya, 1991-2004
  • Neonatal Resuscitation program- NRP
  • Basic Life support Certification


COMMITTEES

  • Peer Review : 2022-Todate
  • Unit Based Council: 2019 - Todate


REFERENCES

  • Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Nurse Women Services

Medical City McKinney
11.2019 - Current

Private Duty Registered Nurse

Epic/ Avaenna Health services Inc
08.2018 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

The Nairobi Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

Grand Canyon University

RN Diploma - General Nursing

Cecily McConnell School of Nursing

Enrolled Community Health Nurse Certificate - Community Health Nursing

AIC Kijabe School of Nursing

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