Kennedy Irungu
Shrewsbury,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member with solid understanding of role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAMSI
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shrewsbury Nursing And Rehab
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Student Practical Nurse
Student Practical Nurse Vibra Hospital Of Western
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Student Practical Nurse
Harrington Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Developed critical thinking abilities through active engagement in case studies and simulated scenarios during coursework.
Student Practical Nurse
Southbridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted withfeeding and charted intake for review.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements andmonitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping withmobility and daily living requirements.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members frominfection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Education
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy
Charlton, MA06.2022
Skills
- Wound care and Dressing
- Equipment Inspection and setup
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- First Aid and CPR
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Plan Development
Affiliations
- • Member of National Technical Honor Society.
Certification
• Mental Health certified.
• First Aid and Cpr certified.
• Dementia care certified.
• Covid-19 contact tracing certified.
• Stop the Bleed certified.
• Member of UNICEF club.
• Member of USA Skills Judge.
• MAP certified.
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAMSI
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shrewsbury Nursing And Rehab
08.2022 - Current
Student Practical Nurse
Student Practical Nurse Vibra Hospital Of Western
04.2022 - 06.2022
Student Practical Nurse
Harrington Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Student Practical Nurse
Southbridge Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy