JAMES GITHUI
Fife,WA
Summary
With over 10 years of experience at MultiCare health services, I've honed skills in decision-making and staff training, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced medication errors. My proactive approach in clinical leadership and care coordination has fostered a culture of excellence and teamwork, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and staff efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
02.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing stringent medication administration procedures.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated daily nursing activities to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Led community health initiatives, improving public health awareness and promoting preventive healthcare practices.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to adoption of innovative nursing practices.
- Managed supply of medical equipment and consumables, ensuring availability and reducing instances of stock-outs.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough training sessions on new electronic health record systems.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Developed and implemented patient triage system that streamlined patient flow and reduced wait times.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, enhancing efficiency of patient care coordination.
- Oversaw administration of medication, ensuring adherence to strict safety protocols, thereby maintaining patient safety.
- Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
RN
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- I have been working as a PCU charge nurse for the last 8 years.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA02-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Geography
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
KENYA02-1989
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
Timeline
Charge Nurse
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
02.2021 - Current
RN
MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
02.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tacoma Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics/Geography
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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