JAYNE CHEPWOGEN
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 8 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Broadlawns Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
- Taking vital signs; blood pressure and temperature
- Coordinating specialty appointments and following up on securing documentation on the same
- Provide patient safety
- Implement treatment plan with appropriate treatment team
- Correlate significance of mental health history, physical assessment and laboratory data to formulate a treatment plan.
- Assess patients hospitalization need
- Consults appropriately with physicians, clinical staff and therapist as needed
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Devised customized interventions addressing physical, emotional, social, spiritual aspects of each patient''s well-being while adhering to professional ethics guidelines.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse
Wesley acres
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Obtain, implement and perform orders as received by physician
- Administer IV, IM and oral medications as prescribed
- Provide health related education to patient and family
- Use health assessment to formulate nursing diagnosis
- Complete initial, resumption, follow up a significant change of status and discharge assessments
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
Direct Support Professional
Easter seals Iowa
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assist clients to apply for needed services
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Nurse volunteer, emergency room
Kapenguria county hospital
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Established intravenous lines and administered IV fluids and medications
- Managed room preparations for patient visiting the emergency room
- Assisted in the efficient operation of emergency room, I performed various medical assignments as required
- Performed triage of patients
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive care plans by gathering relevant patient data during initial assessments and communicating findings to healthcare team members.
- Aided smooth transitions from acute care settings to home or long-term care facilities by coordinating discharge planning effectively with other team members.
- Improved patient care by providing comprehensive health assessments and accurate diagnoses during volunteer shifts.
- Assisted in emergency situations, demonstrating quick thinking and effective problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Administered medications safely, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments to help physician get ready for procedures.
Nurse intern
Kakamega county hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted initial patient assessment
- Conducted admissions and discharge assessments
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted data and information on patients.
- Responsible for coordination of quality improvement and risk management initiative
- Stocked supplies in the units
- Identified and communicated changes in patient clinical condition with appropriate number of the healthcare teams
- Provided pre-operative instruction and patient teaching
- Conducted admissions and discharge assessments
- Trained, orientated and mentored students in units assigned
- Promoted a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units, including emergency room, pediatrics, Maternity, Med surg and Psychiatric units
- Effectively communicated with multidisciplinary teams during shift changes to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Handled specimen collection and prepared for transport to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Obtained signed patient consent forms prior to treatments and procedures and added to medical files.
community health officer
action against hunger- USA
10.2011 - 03.2013
- Coordinating activities of community health mobilizers
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
- Conducting community mobilizations and sensitization for public health and nutrition
- Implementing high impact nutrition project in West Pokot County focusing on level I, II and III health facilities
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
Nurse student
Moi teaching and referral Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Monitored assigned patients, updating information on vital signs and progress of treatment
- Assessed condition of patients and evaluating diagnostic test as needed
- Provided direct care to patient in various department medical surgical, pediatric, labor delivery and operating room
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages ethnic background, giving quality medical care
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Acted as a patient advocate communicating effectively with patients and families to facilitate outstanding health care
Education
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA BARATON
07.2011
Skills
- Computer skills
- Hospital experience
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Emergency Care
Certification
- Licensed RN - expires 12/15/26
Additional Information
Ability to make clinical judgement in an effective and efficient manner with minimal supervision., Strong knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to ensure safe work environment.
References
- HEIDI GARTON, Director inpatient behavioral health, hgarton@broadlawns.org, 5152825761
- Zorah Mwirotsi, Health Care Tech, zmwirotsi@broadlawns.org, 5154519520
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Broadlawns Medical Center
01.2019 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Wesley acres
08.2018 - 06.2019
Direct Support Professional
Easter seals Iowa
01.2017 - 08.2018
Nurse volunteer, emergency room
Kapenguria county hospital
11.2015 - 03.2016
Nurse intern
Kakamega county hospital
04.2013 - 04.2014
community health officer
action against hunger- USA
10.2011 - 03.2013
Nurse student
Moi teaching and referral Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
BSN -
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA BARATON
- Licensed RN - expires 12/15/26
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