Jackline Ngethe
Keller,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in patient assessments and individualized care planning. Collaborates with healthcare teams to optimize treatment strategies and enhance patient education. Experienced in case management and patient advocacy, effectively navigating complex healthcare systems to ensure compliance and quality service delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CaseManager
Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC
Texas, TX
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated client assessments to identify needs and develop tailored service plans, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and families.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers, ensuring alignment and effective support.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-ups and assessments, promoting accountability and client engagement.
- Advocated for client rights within the healthcare system.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
- Documented case notes to ensure accuracy in client records and compliance.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance service delivery strategies.
Charge Registered Nurse
Texas Rehab Hospital of Keller
Keller, TX
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained patient care plans and ensured staff implemented physician's orders effectively.
- Coordinated and supervised nursing and ancillary staff to meet dynamic staffing needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Assessed and assisted patients with a diverse range of comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs, and resident advisors, and guided their work to ensure care standards.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Registered Nurse
Medical City
Fort Worth , TX
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored post-surgery patients, addressed questions, and provided tailored home care strategies to enhance recovery.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, offering emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to improve overall well-being.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Promoted patient-centered care by respecting individual rights and values.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC
Denton, TX
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Responded to emergencies with expertise, ensuring optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Developed individualized care plans to enhance treatment outcomes for patients.
- Monitored patient medication responses and promptly reported adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with prescribing professionals to secure necessary medications for patients.
- Administered psychiatric assessments to determine mental health needs of patients.
- Modified treatment plans based on patient responses and evolving conditions.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and disease prevention.
- Implemented safety protocols during medication administration and treatment procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health and Human Services Commission
Denton , TX
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement effective interventions.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Provided comprehensive patient care by addressing needs, collecting vitals, dressing wounds, and managing catheters.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Promoted a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and self-management strategies for chronic diseases and wound care.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Assembled and utilized catheters and oxygen supplies in patient care settings.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin Community College
McKinney, TX08-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing ( LVN)
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX06-2012
Skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Care coordination
- Client assessment
- Patient support
- Patient education
- Care Plan Development
- Medical records management
- Documentation and reporting
- Utilization review
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Resource Allocation
- Records management
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Intake and Discharge
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Client assessments
- Crisis Management
- Mental health care
- Long-Term Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing plan development
- Medical Assessment
- Patient Relations
- Community Liaison
- Follow-Up Calls
- Supportive Counseling
- EHR management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Tracheostomy Care
- Ventilator Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Process improvement
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Emotional support
- Culturally Sensitive
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Attention to Detail
- Vital documentation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Patient Discharging
- Client Education
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Care Planning
- EHR management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Diagnostic Tools Experience
- Patient Discharging
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Follow-Up Calls
- Community Liaison
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Patient Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
Dallas Nursing Institute- LVN
Affiliations
Volunteering with UNESCO Africa in Kibra
Timeline
CaseManager
Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical City
06.2022 - 06.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Texas Rehab Hospital of Keller
05.2022 - 09.2023
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse)
Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC
09.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health and Human Services Commission
06.2016 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Collin College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing ( LVN)
Dallas Nursing Institute