Lilian Kemboi
Temple,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Caraday Healthcare.
Temple, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caraday Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.
Temple, Texas
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
Temple, Texas
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Nurse Assistant
Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fort Worth, TX
02.2012 - 03.2014
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Helped maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment.
- Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
Temple, TX05-2022
License Vocational Nurse(LVN). - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX08-2014
High School Diploma -
Metkei Girls High School
Kenya11-2004
Skills
- Care Planning
- ADL Assistance
- Diabetes Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Infectious Disease Control
- Emergency Response
- Appointment Scheduling
- Wound Care
- Patient Care Planning
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Geriatric Treatment Knowledge
- Patient Evaluation
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- HIPAA Education
- Long-Term Care
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Patient Discharging
- Home Health Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding Assistance
- Immunization Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Counseling
- Ventilator Care
- Seizure Management
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Documenting Vitals
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting Vitals
- Licensed RN
Certification
- BLS Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- License Vocational Nurse.
- Nurse assistant aide certification.
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Caraday Healthcare.
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caraday Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre.
01.2020 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lakeway Home Health
03.2014 - 01.2020
Nurse Assistant
Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation
02.2012 - 03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Temple College
License Vocational Nurse(LVN). - Nursing
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Metkei Girls High School