James Kayawe
Sachse,TX
Summary
Provided compassionate nursing care and support to patients of all ages through 18 years of experience as a CNA, CMA, LVN, and RN. Administered medications and managed wound care effectively to promote patient recovery. Maintained patient dignity and comfort in all interactions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
HCA MEDICAL CITY
06.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities
- Assess vital signs
- Help clients with ADL's
- Patient charting
- N- G-tube feeding and care
- Wound dressing and care
- Respiratory treatments and assessments
- Glucose checks and blood pressure monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Head to toe assessment
- Implement and execute care plans
- Medication administration
- Assess patient nutritional status
- Monitor patients after orthopedic surgeries (like arthroplasty or fracture repairs)
- Manage surgical drains and dressings, and watch for signs of infection
- Monitor patients for abnormal/critical lab levels
- Accomplishments
- Put a smile on my residents and be available to provide care, thus built trust with residents and their loved ones.
- Skills Used
- Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects
- Assess vital signs
- Help clients with ADL's
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rowlett Health and Rehab
05.2013 - 06.2024
- Oversaw medication administration processes and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Directed monitoring and evaluation of vital signs to ensure optimal patient health and safety.
- Enabled clients to effectively execute activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Assisted healthcare teams by documenting patient records accurately. Supported charting practices to keep patient information current. Contributed to enhanced patient care through timely updates of medical charts.
- Administered medications under RN supervision. Assisted with G-tube feeding and care.
- Assisted with application of wound dressings and provided patient care. Supported healthcare teams in maintaining hygiene and comfort during treatments. Helped monitor patient recovery and report changes in condition.
- Assisted healthcare team in delivering respiratory treatments. Supported patient assessments to enhance care quality. Communicated patient progress to senior staff for informed decision-making.
- Conducted glucose checks and monitored blood pressure to ensure optimal patient health outcomes.
- Assisted healthcare teams with precise clinical documentation. Supported organization of patient records. Aided in prompt updates of medical files.
- Conducted comprehensive head-to-toe assessments to evaluate patient health status.
- Directed execution and management of comprehensive care plan implementation processes.
- Established and enforced medication administration protocols to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluated patient nutritional status to inform dietary intervention strategies.
- Facilitated collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and safety protocols.
- Executed infection control measures to enhance patient safety and uphold compliance standards.
- Executed thorough reviews of physician orders to prevent medication errors.
- Administered wound care, delivered treatments, and supported medical procedures.
- Facilitated admissions, appointment scheduling, transfers, and discharges to streamline patient flow.
- Recorded precise and comprehensive patient information to facilitate effective problem resolution.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of compassionate and attentive care.
Certified Medication Aide / Certified Nurse Aide
Heritage manor
01.2007 - 05.2013
- Facilitated assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance client independence.
- Managed medication administration processes to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Documented patient information accurately to support care delivery. Assisted healthcare teams in maintaining comprehensive patient records. Contributed to efficient patient charting processes.
- Oversaw monitoring processes for adverse effects following medication administration.
- Championed patient advocacy and delivered exceptional quality care.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in training new staff on medication administration procedures and safety protocols.
- Implement best practices for infection control during medication handling processes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reduced medication errors by maintaining accurate documentation of administered medications.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Promoted patient safety with thorough knowledge of medication interactions and contraindications.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Terrell, TX05.2024
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas County Community College District
Dallas, TX01.2019
Vocational - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX03.2013
Skills
Hospital experience (18 months)
Certification
- Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care Certificate April 2024 to Present
- IV Certification April 2023 to Present
- RN License
- LPN
- Driver's License August 2021 to January 2029
- BLS Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- CPR Certification April 2023 to April 2025
- LVN May 2013 to January 2025
- Vohra Wound Care Certification November 7 2025
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Registered Nurse
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Anywhere, Anywhere
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Nursing Licenses
- RN, 2027-01-01, TX
- PN, 2025-01-01, TX
Groups
National Student Nurses Association, 2023-06-01, Present
Additional Information - Highlights Of Qualifications
- G-tube feeding and care
- Wound dressing and care
- Respiratory treatments and assessments
- Glucose checks and blood pressure monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Head to toe assessment
- Implement and execute care plans
- Medication administration
- Assess patient nutritional status
Timeline
Registered Nurse
HCA MEDICAL CITY
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Rowlett Health and Rehab
05.2013 - 06.2024
Certified Medication Aide / Certified Nurse Aide
Heritage manor
01.2007 - 05.2013
Vocational - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinity Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Science
Dallas County Community College District