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Millicent Kahiu

Providence,RI

Summary

Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Warwick, RI
03.2024 - 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.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.

Registered Nurse

GATUNDU HOSPITAL
KIAMBU, KENYA
06.2018 - 05.2022
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.

Registered Nurse

Kenyatta National Hospital
NAIROBI , KENYA
10.2012 - 05.2018
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
  • 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.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2023

DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
NAIROBI, KENYA
06-2012

High School Diploma -

GATANGA HIGH SCHOOL
KENYA
11-2006

Skills

  • IV management
  • Diabetes management
  • Chart updating
  • Health screening
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Direct nursing care
  • Chest pain management
  • Home visits
  • SBAR communication
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Intake and discharge
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Documenting vitals
  • Evaluations
  • Collecting vitals
  • Medication and IV administration
  • EMR / EHR
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Physical assessments
  • G-tube care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

GATUNDU HOSPITAL
06.2018 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Kenyatta National Hospital
10.2012 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

DIPLOMA IN NURSING - NURSING

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

GATANGA HIGH SCHOOL

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