Nancy Kariuki
Corona,CA
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 quality effective healthcare practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Mental Health
Providence St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Orange
01.2022 - Current
- Managing mental health patients, including assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation with referrals and consultation as indicated
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care into Electronic Medical Records system
- Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Educating patients/ family regarding diagnosis, medication and its side effects, effectiveness and preventative care
RN Staff Nurse
Riverside University Health-Arlington Campus
08.2021 - Current
- Provide nursing services to individuals, performing collection of specimens, processing COVID tests, and scheduling appointment
- Administer COVID-19 and influenza Vaccine and Monitor participants during the vaccination process and manage adverse reactions if necessary
- Report vaccine, testing, participant, and other program statistics as required daily and weekly
- Input vaccine record and results in the computer for medical records
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Providing education as necessary to promote healthy living, disease prevention, and necessary medical treatment
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
RN Behavior/Mental Health Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated with patients about their problems and discussed the best way to plan and deliver their care
- Ensured correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitored results of treatment
- Implemented ‘de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior
- Participated in group and one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
- Helped in developing patients' social skills
- Conducted comprehensive and specific mental health assessments
- Maintained records of treatment and progress.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
LVN
Leisure Care Home Care Agency
Laguna Niguell
12.2008 - Current
- Counseled clients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
- Reinforced education on diagnosis and treatments to patient as directed by the RN
- Managed daily tracheal care, administered tube feeding, tube/oral/ IM/ medications, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, dressing change to gastric tube site
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations using appropriate interventions based on established protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
09.2006 - 02.2011
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Monitored vital signs including blood glucose, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Ambulated, turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
12.2020
Associate of Science - Applied Math And Science
Riverside City College
07.2018
Licensed Vocation Nurse - Practical Nursing
Pacific College
06.2008
Skills
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Quality Improvement patient care skills
- Health Promotion and Infectious disease control
Certification
- CA Board of Registered Nursing: Registered Nurse, RN95244295
- De-escalation techniques (CPI ) and Crisis intervention
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Ventilation/ tracheostomy Certification
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Timeline
RN Mental Health
Providence St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
01.2022 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Riverside University Health-Arlington Campus
08.2021 - Current
RN Behavior/Mental Health Worker
College Hospital Cerritos
08.2021 - 12.2021
LVN
Leisure Care Home Care Agency
12.2008 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
09.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Riverside City College
Associate of Science - Applied Math And Science
Riverside City College
Licensed Vocation Nurse - Practical Nursing
Pacific College
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