Joan Zipporah Muruku
Olathe
Summary
Highly motivated and recently graduated Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience, ready to apply clinical skills acquired through rigorous training to provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough assessments, diagnosing conditions, and creating treatment plans, while actively seeking opportunities for learning and contributing to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN - Internal Medicine and Telemetry
TUKHS
01.2023 - Current
- Monitoring and interpreting cardiac telemetry readings for patients with various cardiac conditions.
- Responding promptly to changes in patients' cardiac rhythms or symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administering medications as prescribed and monitoring their effects.
- Educating patients and their families about their health conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during periods of distress and uncertainty.
RN - Burn Center ICU
TUKHS
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitoring and maintaining patients' fluid and electrolyte balance, respiratory status, oxygenation, and ventilation.
- Assessing and managing patients' pain using various pain management techniques and medications.
- Performing wound care, including cleaning and dressing burns, and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitoring and managing patients' nutritional status, including malnutrition, and administering enteral or parenteral nutrition as needed.
- Providing emotional support and education to patients and their families about burn injury, treatment plan, and expectations for recovery.
RN - Home Health/Case Manager
Comfort Keepers
04.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs within their home environment.
- Developing individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary teams to address healthcare goals and promote independence.
- Performing skilled nursing procedures such as wound care, medication management, intravenous therapy, and catheter care according to establish protocols.
- Providing patient and family education on disease management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal health outcomes and prevent complications.
- Assessing home safety and providing recommendations for modifications or adaptations to support patients' independence and reduce risks.
- Responding promptly to changes in patients' conditions or emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions, and seeking assistance as needed.
RN - Ambulatory Clinic Float Pool
TUKHS
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Specialty Clinics: Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary, and Rheumatology.
- Patient triage and assessment
- Appointment scheduling and coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Care coordination and referrals
- Clinical procedures and nursing intervention
- Electronic health record documentation
RN - Operating Room
TUKHS
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Review patient medical records, surgical consent forms, and preoperative assessments to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare the operating room environment, including equipment, instruments, and supplies, according to surgical procedure requirements.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, assisting with instrument handling, equipment setup, and procedural tasks as directed by the surgeon.
- Maintain sterile technique during the procedure, including proper gowning, gloving, and sterile field management to prevent surgical site infections.
- Collaborate closely with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologist, and surgical technologists, to facilitate smooth procedural flow and timely resolution of intraoperative issues.
- Serve as a patient advocate, addressing patient concerns, preferences, and safety considerations throughout the perioperative process.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Independence, MO04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke's College of Nursing And Health Science
Kansas City, MO12.2015
Skills
- Acute Patient Care
- Specialized Treatment Plans
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Office Administration Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- HIPAAGuidelines
- Treatment Plan Development
- Research Utilization
- Certified in CPR/AED
Licensing
Kansas Family Nurse Practitioner, PENDING KSBN
Kansas Registered Nurse, 14-134837-092
Certification
FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 2025
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
RN - Internal Medicine and Telemetry
TUKHS
01.2023 - Current
RN - Burn Center ICU
TUKHS
01.2022 - 01.2023
RN - Home Health/Case Manager
Comfort Keepers
04.2018 - 05.2022
RN - Ambulatory Clinic Float Pool
TUKHS
01.2017 - 04.2018
RN - Operating Room
TUKHS
04.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Nursing
Graceland University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Luke's College of Nursing And Health Science
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