John Gathukia
Billings,MT
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Billings clinic hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care plans. Skilled in infection control and adept at coordinating care, ensuring optimal outcomes for diverse patient populations. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2026
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patient admission and discharge processes, reducing wait times and enhancing service efficiency.
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by personalizing care plans based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring all patients received timely and adequate care without overburdening staff.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered critical care interventions for patients in Medical ICU, ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Coptic Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs, prioritizing care based on severity and urgency.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya12-2016
High School Diploma -
Nembu Secondary School
Kenya12-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Basic life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Chest pain management
- Precepting
- Chest tube management
- Central line care
- Tracheostomy care
- Nursing care coordination
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life support (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
02.2023 - 01.2026
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Coptic Hospital
02.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Nembu Secondary School