PENINAH W. KAMAU
Plainfield,IL
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, I am seeking a nurse practitioner position in a dynamic healthcare setting where I can apply my advanced skills, clinical experience, educational knowledge and skills to provide quality care to a diverse population of patients safely. I aim to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, advocate for patients and families, enhance patient outcomes, and stay committed to evidence-based practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Procedure Nurse – Oncology Infusion Centre
University of Chicago Hospital
11.2017 - Current
- Evaluate patients with various oncological diagnosis prior to initiating treatment.
- Administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy following standard guidelines and hospital policies
- Conducting research studies/trials per protocol
- Unit charge nurse responsible for infusion suite work flow and nurses’ assignment
Registered Nurse – Step down ICU
St Mary’s Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Created an environment that led to positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families
- Filled in as charge nurse as needed.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Demonstrated compassion, respect, excellence and stewardship while taking care of my patients
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse – Spinal and brain injury unit
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital, St Louis
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Collaborated with the various disciplines involved in the patient care to develop and implement individualized plans
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed bowel and bladder routine training and management for spinal injury patients
- Reassessed and performed wound care treatments as ordered
Registered Nurse – SNF and Rehab nurse
Charlevoix HealthCare Center, St Charles MO
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Interacted with patients and created treatment plans tailored to each individual physical and psychological needs
- Completed wound care as ordered and in accordance to the standard guidelines
- Supervised certified nursing assistants in delivering nursing care and within the scope of practice
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing - AGPCNP
Loyola University
Chicago, IL12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO08.2013
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05.2012
Skills
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Preventive care
- Advanced physical examination
Certification
- Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C) Board Certified (AANP)- Exp Jun2029
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-License #209030425 Exp05/2026
- Registered Nurse License #041454176 exp05/2026
- AHA Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- AHA Basis life support (BLS)
- Chemotherapy and biotherapy provider certification (ONS)
Timeline
Special Procedure Nurse – Oncology Infusion Centre
University of Chicago Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse – Step down ICU
St Mary’s Hospital
12.2014 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse – Spinal and brain injury unit
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital, St Louis
12.2014 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse – SNF and Rehab nurse
Charlevoix HealthCare Center, St Charles MO
06.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Maryville University
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing - undefined
St. Louis Community College
Masters of Science in Nursing - AGPCNP
Loyola University
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