Ledisha Jeptepkeny
Registered Nurse
18424 Spruce St, Gardner,KS
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe, United States
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Lifecare Hospitals Bungoma
Bungoma- Kenya
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
Registered Nurse
Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, M.T.R.H
Eldoret-kenya
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Managed caseload of 10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
Kenya 09.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Wound care
Medication and IV administration
Nursing documentation
Vital signs monitoring
Patient education
Quality improvement
Central line management
Clinical judgment
Physical assessment
Catheter care
EKG interpretation
ADL assistance
Continuing education
HIPAA compliance
Oxygen therapy
Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Needs advocacy
Blood transfusion
Compassionate care
Intravenous therapy
Health promotion
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Pain management
Critical care nursing
Rehabilitation support
Decision-making
Infection control
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Olathe Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
05-2024
Basic Life Support
05-2024
NIH stroke scale
05-2024
Registered Nurse
Lifecare Hospitals Bungoma
10.2020 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, M.T.R.H
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
09.2014 - 12.2018