Josephine Kioko
Lees Summit,MO
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with 13+ years of experience in Long-Term Care, seeking a Gerontology Nurse position where I can utilize my skills and knowledge to provide high-quality patient care.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Geriatric nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Diligent nurse with a background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wilshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
- ..Provide direct patient care to residents in a Long-Term Care setting.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient well-being
- Monitoring patient labs and progress, notifying the physician and responsible parties of needs per the care plan.
- Demonstrate excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Groves
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to RNs and physicians.
- Assisted with daily living activities and provided emotional support
- Was in charge of approximately 42 residents, managing their daily care with the assistance of 3 nurse aides.
- Did follow-up care for patients, monitoring weights, fluid intakes, new medication ordering, collaborating with pharmacy, physicians, and registered dietitians.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lee's Summit Pointe
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided personal care to assigned patients, including showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered the call lights quickly while attending to patient needs.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Edgewood Manor Nursing Home
02.2011 - 12.2016
- Provided personal care to residents, including showering, bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Assisted with transfers and ambulation
- Monitored vital signs and patient conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Participated in care planning and implementation
- Supported the needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing coursework
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing education
Clinton Technical School
Clinton , MO12.2020
Skills
- Clinical skills practice through placement in:-
- Physician's clinics
- Home health
- Medical surgical unit
- Geriatrics
- Patient care and assessment
- Gerontological nursing
- Communication and teamwork
- Electronic medical records (EMRs)
- Vital sign monitoring and documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Josephine Kioko is thanked for their phenomenal participation on SNO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- PRESENTED BY: Marla Gaston RN, BSN PN Coordinator
- ON THIS DAY: 2020-12-05
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wilshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Groves
01.2021 - 08.2024
Certified Nurse Assistant
Lee's Summit Pointe
09.2017 - 12.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Edgewood Manor Nursing Home
02.2011 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northwest Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing coursework
Metropolitan Community College
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Nursing education
Clinton Technical School
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