KATE CHELAGAT
Hays,KS
Summary
Fully licensed and experienced Perioperative Nurse/ BScN with strong clinical and people skills. Over 12 years of experience in providing patient centered care within various Surgical Services department. Skilled in handling patients of different ages and with different needs, with special consideration for pediatric patients, the aging process and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. Operating room scrub and circulation experience with specialties including; Orthopedics, ENT, Cardiothoracic procedures, General surgeries, Plastic & Reconstructive surgeries, Neurosurgery, Maxillofacial, Urology, Minimally Invasive Surgeries, Kidney Transplants and OB/GYN.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
HAYSMED
05.2023 - Current
- Enhance patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Reduce risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room environment through proper cleaning and equipment handling techniques.
- Improve surgical team efficiency by effectively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other staff members during operations.
- Assist in successful surgeries by providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon in a timely manner.
- Increase patient satisfaction with preoperative care by thoroughly explaining procedures and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Streamline operating room setup for faster procedure turnaround times, ensuring timely patient care.
- Contribute to reduced surgical errors by consistently verifying patient information, site markings, and procedure details prior to surgery.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all surgical processes, enhancing communication among medical professionals involved in each case.
- Demonstrate adaptability to various types of surgeries, swiftly learning new techniques when required.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Senior Perioperative Nurse
MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 02.2023
- I was the lead of neurosurgery team. Skilled as a scrub/ circulator nurse with heightened critical thinking skills during perioperative care up-to handover in ICU. I was privileged to lead a neurosurgery camp led by a team from Indiana state.
- I was the lead in kidney transplant team- skilled in kidney perfusion and recipient transplantation in open living donor kidney transplant as a scrub as well as circulator nurse..
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Application of nursing expertise to meet needs of different patients in challenging environment
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Worked directly with departments, clients and management to achieve quality patient care with heightened precautions following COVID-19 pandemic as a referral hospital.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Perioperative Nurse
GERTRUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - MUTHAIGA
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Led and motivated healthcare team in provision of quality holistic patient care as the department team leader
- Has the ability to perform advanced airway interventions on neonates, paediatrics and adult patients, including ventilation
- Carried out emergency drills and ascertained emergency preparedness in the department as the resuscitation team leader
- Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance
- (Pedi OR RN) provision of care for patients ranging from neonatal/infancy to young adulthood before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Performed all the duties and functions of an Operating Circulating and Scrub Nurse
- Ensured OR readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions
- Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork
- Certified that equipment and supplies are properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
- Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
- Communicated goals, plans and progress to parents or guardians
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Maintained good communication between department heads, medical staff and governing boards by attending board meetings and synchronizing interdepartmental functions.
Perioperative Nurse
THE M.P SHAH HOSPITAL
- A team leader
- Mentored new staff members as well as Perioperative students
- Assessed patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
- Evaluated patient in postoperative phases
- Adhered to safety standards and precautions.
Registered Nurse
THE MERIDIAN EQUATOR HOSPITAL
- Dealt with emergencies at casualty
- Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies
- Interacted with departments regarding patient care.
WARD NURSE
- Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
- Asses patient's status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Educated patient's families on health care needs, condition, options e.t.c
- Maintained patient's charts and confidential files
- Implemented personalized quality patient care
- Provided assistance to nursing manager in supervision of staff nurses /team leader
- Evaluated staffing requirements.
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
- Profound ability of management and organization skills
- Responsible for the performance of activities such as pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative
- Worked closely with surgical patients, families and other healthcare professionals
- Select and passes the equipment's and supplies utilized for an operation
- Managed and maintained operating room and nursing care
- Maintained a comfortable and safe environment for the patient
- Overlook and prepare for operations
- Maintained an operating room
- Maintained a checklist for operations, room equipment's and readiness of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Aga Khan University
Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya.Higher Diploma - Perioperative Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital Training School
Nairobi, KenyaDiploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kakamega, KenyaHigh School Diploma -
Malezi School
Langata, NairobiKenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
Langata West Primary School
Langata, NairobiSkills
- Very familiar with the current health care environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
- Preceptorship / Mentorship skills
- Extensive nursing care experience
- Strong reasoning abilities regarding patient care
- Strategic decision-making
- Strong clinical judgment
Achievements And Licenses
- Passed NCLEX- Nursing Council Licensure Examination and licensed with New Mexico and Kansas States USA.
- A license of practice of Nursing Council of Kenya in Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- A license of practice of Nursing Council of Kenya as a Registered Perioperative Nurse.
- A license of practice of Nursing Council of Kenya as a Registered Community Health Nurse.
- Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support with American Heart Association.
- A Certificate of Pediatric Life support in Kenya.
- A Certificate of participation in JCIA- Gertrude's Children's Hospital.
- Certified trainer of Smile Train- cleft lips and palates repair.
- Certificate of participation in Kenya with visiting surgeons from University of Alberta in head and neck surgical camps.
Personal Information
Title: Registered Perioperative Nurse/ Operating Room Circulator- RN
References
- Hayley Hullman, CRNA- +19134881409, hayleyhullman@gmail.com. Manhattan, Kansas
- Britney Rivera, RN- Circulator- +12107933873, britnyrivera16@gmail.com. Wichita, Kansas.
- Dr. Nilesh Kumar Mohan, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon- Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, +254722250666, nilesh21ke@yahoo.com. Eldoret, Kenya.
- Dr. Boen Kipngetich, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon- Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, +254722375637, Eldoret, Kenya.
- Mrs Mariam Ali, Head of Department, Kenya Registered Perioperative Nursing, +254722805206, mamuali67@gmail.com. Nairobi, Kenya.
- Mr Stanley Awuonda, Student's Representative, The Aga Khan University, +254203747483/ +254728176299, Stanley.awuonda@aku.edu, Nairobi, Kenya.
Hobbies and Interests
- To further pursue for training at the Master's degree level so as to be well equipped with the further knowledge, skills and ethics required in the noble profession of imparting knowledge/ lecturing as well as accelerating innovation and collaboration to improve global health care/ digital evolution.
- A sporty person. Engages in tennis, bad-minton and swimming.
- Engages in community services.
- I love travelling.
Timeline
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
HAYSMED
05.2023 - Current
Senior Perioperative Nurse
MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 02.2023
Perioperative Nurse
GERTRUDE'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - MUTHAIGA
07.2017 - 01.2020
Perioperative Nurse
THE M.P SHAH HOSPITAL
Registered Nurse
THE MERIDIAN EQUATOR HOSPITAL
WARD NURSE
OPERATING ROOM NURSE
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Aga Khan University
Higher Diploma - Perioperative Nursing
Kenyatta National Hospital Training School
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Malezi School
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
Langata West Primary School
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