Ivyonne Chemutai
Temple,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
William R.Cortney Veterans Home
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Center at Parmer Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Oasis Healthcare Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication procedures.
- Developed and implemented patient triage system that streamlined patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Kericho County Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Improved patient outcomes through efficient management of patient care plans and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
- Promoted a culture of safety, implementing protocols to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections on the surgical floor.
- Maintained departmental budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support staff needs and uphold quality patient care standards.
Education
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nurse
Aic Kijabe College
Kenya12.2023
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya12.2020
High School Diploma -
Korongoi Girls
Kenya 11.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety Precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Assessments
- Quality Assurance
Certification
Basic life support
Languages
English,.kiswahili
Full Professional
Kalenjin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
William R.Cortney Veterans Home
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Center at Parmer Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Oasis Healthcare Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Kericho County Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nurse
Aic Kijabe College
Diploma In Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Korongoi Girls
Basic life support
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