LUCY ADAH ODHIAMBO
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and inter-departmental operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.Ready for a position that offers professional challenges ,utilizes interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT and Telemetry Technician
St.David North Austin Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with essential patient care tasks.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Admission of patient for telemetry monitoring,hourly records of rhythm and maintenance of problem log.
- Assisted with correct placement of external cardiac monitor on patients.
- Contributed to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Maintained efficient telemetry unit operations by ensuring proper equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit-PRN
The Aga Khan Hospital,Kisumu.
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Mentored students and new staff.
- Promoted patient,patient family and care givers health education.
- Facilitated seamless admission,referrals and discharge processes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments,identifying priority needs and prompt notification to their respective physicians.
- Performed equipment check at shift change.
- Documented patient data and progress notes timely and legibly.
- Demonstrated expertise in safe drug administration,nursing procedures,safety strategies,nursing process and infection prevention.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Championed evidenced based practices to improve standards of care outcomes.
Registered Nurse,Emergency Department
Kisumu Specialists Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Utilized critical thinking to Triage and identify priority care needs.
- Seamlessly facilitated patient flow at the ER,patient admissions and referrals.
- Through evidenced based practices provided quality emergency care and safe nursing processes improving care outcomes.
- Maintained an updated departmental supply list and equipment check for effective patient care and safety.
- Demonstrated expertise in safe drugs administration,nursing process,nursing procedures and safety practices.
- Accurately and legibly documented patient data and progress.
- Mentored students,interns and newly employed staffs.
- Championed patient advocacy to promote safety and improve care outcomes.
- Through coordinated multidisciplinary effort,coordinated patient care improving care outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated expertise in safe drug use and practices,safety practices,nursing process and nursing procedures.
- Applied multidisciplinary approach and evidenced based practices in delivering patient care to improve patient outcomes.
- Applied patient teaching keeping patient,family and care givers updated on patient progress while maintaining confidentiality.
- Adhered and observed institutional procedures and processes with high level professionalism and work ethics.
- Mentored and orientated students and new colleagues.
- Maintained an accurate documentation of patient data,reports and progress.
- Maintained an accurate record of unit supplies and equipment status for effective and safe working conditions.
- Provided skilled and timely emergency response to acute and chronic healthcare situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Registered Nurse Intern
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Applied evidenced based practice with every processes and procedures involving patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while balancing multiple responsibilities such as direct patient care, charting, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination of care.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by identifying specific needs and goals for each patient.
- Prepared and safely administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs,performed nursing procedures and observed safety measures.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented patient data and progress to maintain continuity of care and follow up.
- Actively participated in health care education activities facilitating the process and involving family and care givers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Kakamega,Kenya12.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - General Studies
St. Francis Rangala Girls Secondary School, Secondary School
Siaya,Kenya12.2010
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - General Studies
Ezra Gumbe Primary School
Kisumu,Kenya12.2006
Skills
- Counseling skill
- Care planning
- Accurate documentation
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Patient and colleague Rapport
- Critical thinking
- Needs assessment
- Teaching skills
Accomplishments
- Trained telemetry technician
- Operated comprehensive care clinic at Kisumu Specialists Hospital,doing counseling and client follow ups.
- Precepted and mentored new nursing staffs.
- Acted on behalf of the departmental manager when away from duties during my time at Kisumu Specialists Hospital.
Certification
- Registered and licensed by The Texas Board of Nursing
- Registered ,certified and licensed BScN-RN by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Certified BLS provider
REFEREES
Mrs. Nguyen Hanh V,
Charge Nurse - IMC,
St. David North Austin Hospital.
(512) 629 0306
vhanh@yahoo.com
Mr. Lewis Tello Oyata,
Nursing Director,
Kisumu Specialists Hospital.
+254 708 592 544
teloyata@gmail.com
Mrs. Pamela Anyango Opepo,
Senior Registered Nursing Officer
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
+254 715 507 466
pnyangipam@gmail.com
Timeline
PCT and Telemetry Technician
St.David North Austin Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit-PRN
The Aga Khan Hospital,Kisumu.
02.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse,Emergency Department
Kisumu Specialists Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse Intern
JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Registered and licensed by The Texas Board of Nursing
- Registered ,certified and licensed BScN-RN by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- Certified BLS provider
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technology
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - General Studies
St. Francis Rangala Girls Secondary School, Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - General Studies
Ezra Gumbe Primary School
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