Paul Kiarie
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salem,OR
Summary
Expert in wound care treatment and management, Diabetic care, Hospice care,dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patients support. Proficient nursing team member offering over 13 years in the healthcare field in long term care, DD group homes and Adult Foster Home.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care One Of Lowell
Lowell, MA
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Collect samples for laboratory tests.
- Medication administration/controlled narcotics.
- Wound care and provide treatments.
- Monitor and record patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Admission and discharge
- Insert and removal of Foley Catheter.
- Schedule doctors appointments.
- Directly communicating with the health care provider
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Town and Country Nursing Home
Lowell, MA
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Collect samples for laboratory tests.
- Medication administration/controlled narcotics.
- Wound care and provide treatments.
- Monitor and record patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Admission and discharge
- Insert and removal of Foley Catheter.
- Schedule doctors appointments.
- Directly communicating with the health care provider
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Adult Foster Home Provider
Avenue Adult Care Home
Salem, OR
10.2021 - Current
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with home-based medical care through regular monitoring and fostering strong relationships between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neuro Rehab Care
Peoria, AZ
12.2017 - Current
- Collect samples for laboratory tests.
- Medication administration/controlled narcotics.
- Wound care and provide treatments.
- Monitor and record patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Admission and discharge
- Insert and removal of Foley Catheter.
- Schedule doctors appointments.
- Directly communicating with the health care provider
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
All Star Group
Goodyear, AZ
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Called to Care Residential Facility
Avondale, AZ
Jan.2019 - Sep.2021
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
Licencesed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Intercoast Career Institute
South Portland, ME 12.2014 - 12.2015
Skills
- Writing reports
- Transcribing orders
- Caregiving skills
- Breathing treatments
- Documenting intake
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Notifying family members
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Foley catheters
- Dosage calculation
- Hospice and palliative care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Catheter insertion and removal
- Culturally-competent care
- Direct Patient Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Assessments
- Ambulating Patients
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Adult Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified nursing assistant
- CPR and first aid
Additional Information
REFERENCE:
1. Lawrence Tamooh
Called to care Residential Facility Avondale AZ
978-551-7948, rtamooh@gmail.com
2. Henry Kimani Gichuhi
3306 Tudor Way SE Albany OR 97322
832-504-8320, wakaiga4@gmail.com
3. Charles Kimani
Sunnyside AFH Care
4393 Indigo St NE Salem OR 97305
503-510-7236
Timeline
Adult Foster Home Provider
Avenue Adult Care Home
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
All Star Group
06.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Called to Care Residential Facility
Jan.2019 - Sep.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Neuro Rehab Care
12.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care One Of Lowell
07.2016 - 11.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Town and Country Nursing Home
06.2016 - 11.2017
Licencesed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Intercoast Career Institute
12.2014 - 12.2015
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