Nickson Kihima
Hastings,MN
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager with a proven track record at MHealth Fairview, excelling in medication administration and fostering solid clinical judgment. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enhance patient care quality, and achieve financial targets. Skilled in EMR systems and critical care, committed to advancing patient outcomes and staff development. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mhealth Fairview
04.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Nurse Manager
Walker Methodist, Health Center
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support the professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlling costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for complex patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05.2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Physical assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Critical Care
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mhealth Fairview
04.2014 - Current
Nurse Manager
Walker Methodist, Health Center
02.2008 - 04.2014
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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