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
Plano, TX
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
Rowlett, TX
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
Plano, TX
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)
Physiology knowledge
Communication skills
Caregiving (10 years)
Order entry
Venipuncture (10 years)
Patient Care
EMR Systems (10 years)
Home Care (10 years)
Medical records
Medical Records
Triage (10 years)
Tracheostomy and g tube care, wound care certified, iv certified (10 years)
Organizational skills
Vital signs
Home health (10 years)
Pediatrics
Supervising Experience (10 years)
English
Medication administration
ICU Experience
Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects - Assess vital signs - Help clients with ADL's - Patient charting - Order medications under the supervision of an RN- 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 (10 years)
Senior care
Transcription (10 years)
Documentation review
Nursing (10 years)
Critical Care Experience (5 years)
ICU experience
Acute care (10 years)
Laboratory Experience (10 years)
IV infusion (10 years)
Long term care
Charge experience
Home health
Sanitation
Epic
Skilled nursing facility
Travel nursing (5 years)
Nursing
Case Management
Managed Care
HIPAA
Anatomy knowledge
EMR systems
Critical care experience
IV insertion (10 years)
Laboratory experience
Alzheimer's care
Care plans
Order Entry
Medical Office Experience
Acute care
Phlebotomy
Computer Operation
Home care
Nursing home experience
Leadership
Hospice Care (10 years)
Wound care
Time management
Supervising experience
Experience Administering Injections (10 years)
Resident's rights
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