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John Njoroge

Garland

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with diverse experience offering comprehensive patient care in different inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes and responding appropriately to emergencies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, medications, and discharge procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Southwest Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered Nurse

The Nairobi Women's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, nurse aides and ancillary staff.
  • Assessed patients undergoing procedures, reviewed post-operative orders and managed patients pain, monitored their post-op vitals.
  • As all round nurse I floated in OR many times and assisted as scrub nurse, runner nurse and recovery nurse.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Registered Nurse Surgical Unit

The Aga Khan University Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2018
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Home Health Nurse

Dial-A-Nurse Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2014
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Staff Registered Nurse

Huruma Health Centre
08.2012 - 06.2013
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

The Nairobi Women's Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2012
  • Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
  • Assisted surgeons as a scrub nurse during operational procedures.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
  • Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
  • Assisted anesthetists during induction, maintenance and reversal of anesthesia.
  • Collaborated with the Cental Sterilization Support Department to ensure availability of sterile instruments for different procedures.

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

The Nairobi Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2010
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cicely McDonell School of Nursing
Nairobi Kenya
11.2008

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Boys Secondary School
Nyeri Kenya
11.2000

GED -

Michinda Boys Boarding Primary School
Elburgon Kenya
12.1997

Skills

Clear Patient Communication

  • Accurate Documentation
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Patient Examination
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Electronic Charting
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • PICC Lines
  • Pain Prevention
  • Disease Processes
  • Patient Admission
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Needs Assessment
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Routine Examinations
  • Acute and Chronic Pain

Certification


  • RN License Oregon State Board of Nursing.
  • RN License Texas State Board of Nursing.
  • BLS - AHA Certified.
  • NIHSS Certification Apex innovations.

References.

Staci Bray

Nurse Supervisor 3W

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe

6800 Scenic Drive Rowlett, TX

972-520-9324

Staci.Bray@BSWHealth.org


Marlyn Lagrama

Charge Nurse 3W

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe

6800 Scenic Drive Rowlett, TX

Marlyn.Lagrama@BSWHealth.org


Christine Muriungi

Charge Nurse

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Plano

(201)736-7965

muriungichris@aol.com


Raphael Koskei

Charge Nurse

Southwest Medical Center-Libera KS

(785)491-9310

rapskos@gmail.com

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Grilling
  • Photography
  • Music

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Lake Pointe
02.2023 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Southwest Medical Center
03.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

The Nairobi Women's Hospital
03.2018 - 12.2019

Registered Nurse Surgical Unit

The Aga Khan University Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2018

Home Health Nurse

Dial-A-Nurse Ltd
07.2013 - 10.2014

Staff Registered Nurse

Huruma Health Centre
08.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse, Operating Room

The Nairobi Women's Hospital
10.2010 - 04.2012

Registered Nurse, Pediatrics

The Nairobi Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Cicely McDonell School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

St Mary's Boys Secondary School

GED -

Michinda Boys Boarding Primary School

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