Maryanne Njiru
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Experienced in patient advocacy and quality improvement initiatives, committed to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction and also known for delivering high-quality patient care through effective monitoring and assessment. Skilled in mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies that drive patient satisfaction and quality improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions and responding to changes effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting best practices.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Kern Medical
Bakersfield, CA
11.2016 - 08.2020
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions and responding to changes effectively.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients in high-stress environments, leading to notable increases in patient satisfaction and recovery rates.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in cardiac care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline processes within the cardiac unit.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
07.2010 - 11.2013
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Birmingham, AL
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Led quality improvement initiatives to streamline rehabilitation services delivery.
- Developed and led support groups for patients undergoing rehabilitation, providing a space for peer connections and emotional healing.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, reducing readmission rates.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, therapists, case managers, insurance companies to ensure proper coordination of services for each patient.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all patients during their rehabilitation journey, addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
Registered Nurse
Baptist Princeton Hospital
Birmingham, AL
10.2006 - 05.2009
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions and responding to changes effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL05.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration And Management Marketing
Daystar University
Kenya06.2002
High School Diploma -
State House Girls High School
Kenya1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- IV setup
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NIHSS stroke certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kern Medical
11.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
11.2013 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Bakersfield
07.2010 - 11.2013
Registered Nurse
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
Baptist Princeton Hospital
10.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lawson State Community College
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration And Management Marketing
Daystar University
High School Diploma -
State House Girls High School