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Martha Nganga

Olathe,KS

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse experienced in patient care within acute care settings. Delivered high-quality care through meticulous monitoring of vital signs, effective treatment plan modifications, and collaboration with healthcare teams. Contributed to professional development as preceptor for new graduates, applying critical thinking to enhance clinical assessments.

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE

The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas, KS
12.2007 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess and implement patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and tailored treatments
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' health status to identify needs and develop care plans.
  • Modified patient treatment plans based on patients' responses and conditions
  • Monitoring, recording, and reporting symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
  • Administering medications- orally, by injections and through IVs
  • Monitoring all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
  • Facilitated patient admissions and discharges, streamlining processes to enhance patient experience and continuity of care
  • Preparing patients for and assistinging with examinations or treatments
  • Assisting patients in performing activities of daily living
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, fostering communication between patients and healthcare providers
  • Guided and mentored new graduate nurses in clinical practices and patient care protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across acute care units
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

MID AMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Olathe, KS

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kansas, KS

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care planning
  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic health records
  • Epic charting
  • Patient education
  • Discharge planning
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 11/2013, Associate in Applied Science, 11/2007, Basic Life Support (BLS Provider), expires 09/2028, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), expires 09/2028, Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS), expires 09/2028, Certificate of appreciation for being an outstanding Epic User (The university of Kansas health system), 07/2014

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE

The University of Kansas Health System
12.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

MID AMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Martha Nganga