Laekong Waingeh

• Manages critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Manage ventilator support, feeding tubes, and central lines.
• Performs accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administers medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses.
• Administer medications and treatments with high degree of accuracy, ensuring patient safety and adherence to healthcare protocols.
• Conduct administration and adjustments of vasoactive drips according to protocols.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Implement infection control measures consistently, minimizing risk of cross-contamination among vulnerable ICU patients.
• Deliver age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Managed ventilator support, feeding tubes, and central lines.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
• Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
• Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
• Provided emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times in their healthcare journey.
• Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
• Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
• Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
• Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
• Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and respect towards colleagues and patients alike.
• Provided emotional support for patients and families during critical situations, fostering trust and open communication throughout their ICU stay.
• Prevented pressure ulcers in immobile patients through regular repositioning, vigilant skin assessment, and utilization of specialized support surfaces when necessary.

• Managed ventilator support, feeding tubes, and central lines.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
• Administered medications safely and effectively, following established protocols and guidelines for dosage calculations and administration techniques.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, reducing hospital-acquired infections in the ICU setting.
• Improved patient satisfaction, providing compassionate care and clear communication about treatment plans.
• Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
• Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.

• Conducted assessments and interventions in a high-paced trauma/neuro ICU and medical ICU.
• Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
• Educated patients and their families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and post-discharge care for optimal recovery.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic care during hospitalizations.
• Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
• Improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
• Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
• Increased patient comfort and support with empathetic communication and attentive bedside manner.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to recognize early signs of clinical deterioration, initiating lifesaving interventions when necessary.
• Managed ventilator settings, titrating oxygen levels for optimal respiratory support and minimizing the risk of complications in intubated patients.
• Assisted physicians with procedures such as central line placement and chest tube insertion, ensuring accuracy and adherence to sterile techniques.
• Provided expert wound care management to trauma ICU patients with complex injuries, promoting healing and reducing infection rates.
• Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
• Implemented evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries in high-risk patients, reducing overall incidence rates on the unit.
• Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
• Administered medications accurately and safely, following hospital protocols and standards of practice.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing interventions and ongoing assessments, contributing to clear communication among healthcare team members.
• Enhanced patient care by consistently monitoring neuro ICU patients and promptly addressing any changes in condition.

• Conducted assessments and interventions in a fast-paced 13-bed ICU.
• Assessed patients conditions, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
• Assessed vital signs, ventilation effectiveness, and consciousness levels.
• Administered medical care to patients requiring intensive treatment such as septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
• Provided care instructions to patients' family members and caregivers in a compassionate and non-technical manner
• Delivered essential health education training to patients.
• Medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management were among the interventions I implemented
• Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
• Accurately documented all nursing assessment aspects, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Assisted in providing secure care by floating to step-down units as needed.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.

• Did focused assessments
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other activities of daily living
• Was in charge of medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that they were properly administered
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to better understand conditions and modify treatment plans
• Engaged with residents and acted as a physical, emotional, social and mental support for them
• Notified supervisor of any changes in patient health and stability

• Provided high quality patient care as a CNA within the critical care unit
• Monitored physical, mental and emotional changes, and reported patient condition to the nurses
• Answered patient call lights, anticipated basic needs and made rounds to assigned patients
• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, clothing, using bathroom, walking
• Worked as a team with fellow nurses to provide the best patient centered care
• Performed duties in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards

GPA: President Honors

• Sigma Honor Society Member