Olive Muriithi
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care, reliability, adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Nurse-Circulator/Turn Over-RN
THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: (EYE CENTER)
- (EYE CENTER)
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse-RN
SUNBRIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY
11.2024 - Current
- Supported patients'' physical and emotional well-being through compassionate communication, play therapy techniques, and age-appropriate activities.
- Ensured continuity of nursing care during critical staff transitions by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming nurses regarding each patient''s medical history, current condition, treatment plan goals, and any outstanding concerns.
- Provided ongoing education to families regarding their child''s medical condition, treatment plans, and at-home care needs to ensure continuity of care outside the clinical setting.
- Streamlined care coordination by maintaining detailed patient records, effectively communicating with interdisciplinary team members, and participating in case conferences.
- Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Neurospine Unit Nurse RN
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Second largest hospital in Alabama with 1,800+ beds and 13,000+ employees
- Deliver high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Second largest hospital in Alabama with 1,800+ beds and 13,000+ employees
Nurse Appreitance Neurospine Unit
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for each patient
- Read and understood patient assignment list and reviewed charts to check for special conditions
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs
- Observed and communicated changes in patient's condition to registered nurse on duty
- Documented information about patient care, vitals and condition markers in computer system
- Delivered culturally sensitive care to unit patients for optimal outcomes
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
NURSE ASSISTANT
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Acted as part of an assigned care team providing patient care services at the second largest hospital in Alabama with 1,800+ beds and 13,000+ employees
- Positively impacted patient comfort and outcome of care as a member of a multidisciplinary team that identified and addressed patient care needs
- Assisted in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge, intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and obtaining vital signs
- Updated and retrieved patient information, collecting, monitoring, and documenting pertinent data relating to patient functioning and care
- Managed patient admissions, information collection, and application processes
- Retained confidential medical records for cancer patients
- Made appointments and follow ups, including patient treatment schedules coordination
- Coordinated nursing activities to ensure timely coordination of unit activities, including participating in doctors’ and nurses’ meetings coordination
- Served as insurance liaison between the patient insurance company and the hospital
HOME HEALTH AIDE (Part-time)
BRIGHTSTAR CARE
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered exceptional care in coordination with the assigned nursing care team
- Maintained patient records that included any changes in doctor’s orders, diet, or personal living activities
- Helped with patient meals and feeding, as well as basic activities of daily living
- Delivered weekly reports to the case manager and reviewed any important changes in the patient’s condition
- Educated patients and family members on issues of health care and treatment plans
- Prepared timely, complete, and accurate clinical notes, communicating timely and professionally with healthcare providers and other care team members
- Provided home medical care for seniors and sick individual patients, including taking vital signs, offering advice to patients, assisting with medication, and dressing and banding
- Delivered hands-on personal care, reported changes in the patient’s condition, performed simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, and provided activities of daily living as assigned to clients in the home setting
- Accessed personal health information necessary to fulfill the duties and responsibilities
- Assisted, performed, and trained patient and family in daily living such as bathing, grooming, nail and skin care, oral hygiene, toileting and elimination, and adequate nutritional intake
- Supported ambulation, transfers, and/or range of motion exercises
NURSE ASSISTANT
MED-CONSULT INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Served as an on-site communication and medical liaison for clinical affairs and nursing manager to staff, patients, and families
- Responsible for performing all functions of utilization management, case management, and disease management, and was a contact for patients, health care personnel, and all other entities involved in managing care
- Consulted with physicians, providers, members, and other resources to evaluate options and services required to meet health needs, and to promote quality and cost effective health outcomes
- Supported healthcare and medical services such as medical consultations, home, health care to students in international schools, vaccinations, sexual health checkups and family planning, pap smears, botox and fillers, and prescription re-fills
- Ensured all patient appointments for were scheduled in a timely manner, including patient treatment and follow up
- Under the Supervision of a nurse, administered routine oral medication, medications by inhalation, injection, or topically, noting adverse reactions in patient condition
- Monitored patient’s blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature (vital signs) and any behavioral changes to detect deviations from normal
- Observed patient, recorded conditions and reactions, and notified nurse or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
- Explained procedures and treatments to the patients
- Set up equipment and assisted doctor during the examination and treatment of patients
- Performed drug screenings in accordance with established rules and regulations
- Ordered medications from pharmacies and kept medication carts clean and stocked
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama in Huntsville
Alabama12.2023
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Surgical expertise
- Sterile technique
- Instrument care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Chart updating
- Compassionate communication
- Behavioral support
- Pediatric assessment
- Medical documentation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Pain management
- Delegation and motivation
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Emergency procedures
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
OR Nurse-Circulator/Turn Over-RN
THE SURGERY CENTER OF HUNTSVILLE
01.2025 - Current
Pediatric Private Duty Nurse-RN
SUNBRIDGE HOME HEALTH AGENCY
11.2024 - Current
Neurospine Unit Nurse RN
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
01.2024 - 11.2024
Nurse Appreitance Neurospine Unit
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
03.2023 - 12.2023
NURSE ASSISTANT
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 01.2018
HOME HEALTH AIDE (Part-time)
BRIGHTSTAR CARE
01.2016 - 01.2017
NURSE ASSISTANT
MED-CONSULT INTERNATIONAL CLINIC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama in Huntsville
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