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Philemon Jamhuri Abong'o

Wichita,KS

Summary

Exceptionally competent ICU nurse with a diverse background in various healthcare settings, including level 1 trauma centers, travel nursing assignments, and frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Skilled in operating critical medical equipments such as balloon pumps, Impella, LVADs, and continuous renal replacement therapy devices. Committed to providing exceptional patient care by continuously improving knowledge and staying up-to-date with healthcare advancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SICU NURSE

Wesley Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Expanded expertise within the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, enhancing patient recovery and well-being; Employed wide-ranging understanding of diverse surgical procedures and suitable post-surgical attention; Proficiently managed complications like infections, multi-system organ failure, and hemodynamic fluctuations in specialized care environments; Dispensed medications and performed wound tending as required.

ICU NURSE

University of Kansas Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain outstanding level of patient care; Utilized nursing proficiency, such as evaluation, planning, implementation, and review for improving patient outcomes; Developed customized nursing care approaches for critical cardiology clients to optimize results; Instituted research-based tactics to enhance patient success rates.

CARDIAC ICU NURSE

Wesley Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2023
  • Devotedly worked in a Level-1 trauma center, guaranteeing vital attention for individuals with severe circumstances; Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to maintain an outstanding level of patient care; Utilized nursing proficiency, such as evaluation, planning, implementation, and review for improving patient outcomes; Developed customized nursing care approaches for critical cardiology clients to optimize results; Instituted research-based tactics to enhance patient success rates.

ICU/COVID NURSE

College Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided comprehensive critical care management to critically ill COVID-19 patients; Collaborated with fellow nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and additional team members to minimize complications; Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization; Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.

COVID/ICU NURSE

Hays Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Completed several 13-week contracts, working in Progressive Care Unit and occasionally floated to other floors; Managed comprehensive patient care for those requiring step-down or telemetry monitoring; Evaluated patient status to identify trends in improvement or deterioration and collaborated with team members to adjust treatment accordingly.

COVID ICU NURSE

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Provided essential care oversight for COVID-19 patients within Intensive Care Unit, adhering to strict protocols and criteria for patient well-being; Proficiently controlled ventilators; and dispensed medications per doctors' instructions; Proactively cooperated with assorted team of healthcare experts - comprised of physicians, respiratory therapists, and fellow nurses - to synchronize treatment plans and provide exceptional patient attention.

COVID/ICU NURSE

St. Luke's Hospital-Unity Point Health
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Managed high-acuity COVID-19 patients in Intensive Care Unit setting, performing intubation, ventilation management, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring; Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide optimal care during peak pandemic times.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization

PCU NURSE

University of Kansas Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2020
  • Completed several 13-week contracts, working in Progressive Care Unit and occasionally floated to other floors; Managed comprehensive patient care for those requiring step-down or telemetry monitoring; Evaluated patient status to identify trends in improvement or deterioration and collaborated with team members to adjust treatment accordingly.

REGISTERED NURSE

Select Specialty Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Delivered dedicated nursing care for a range of complex medical needs to patients within this specialized healthcare facility; Utilized strong clinical decision-making skills to provide exceptional treatment amid highly acute situations.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Newton Presbyterian Manor
10.2010 - 01.2015
  • Provided compassionate long-term nursing care to elderly residents at this retirement community; Supported overall well-being of residents through medication administration, treatment planning, and provision of essential physical care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2024

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
12.2012

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
05.2006

General Education Classes -

Cowley Community College
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Multiple years experience on taking care of Fresh open heart, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement and targeted temperature management patients
  • Skilled in patient assessment and administering appropriate treatments
  • Extensive experience in ICU settings, particularly in Cardiac ICU and treating COVID-19 patients
  • Highly skilled in prioritizing and providing timely care to critically ill patients
  • Knowledgeable in performing routine laboratory tests and recording vital signs
  • Proficient in administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
  • Experienced in assisting with patient examination and treatment preparation
  • Skilled in handling time-critical tasks while preserving outstanding patient service standards
  • Proficient with nurse call mechanisms and capable of delivering swift reactions to notifications
  • Proven accomplishments as roving nurse, fulfilling numerous agreements across diverse healthcare establishments
  • Highly organized and capable of floating seamlessly between different hospital units and floors as needed
  • Possesses credentials such as ACLS, BLS, RN, and NIH, which exemplify superior life support and nursing capabilities

Accomplishments

  • Worked as an ICU relief charge nurse, responsible for responding to Code Blue emergencies hospital-wide, delegating tasks to nursing staff in the ICU, and overseeing shift staff and patient room assignments.
  • Proficient in multiple nursing charting software like EPIC, Meditech & Cerner

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Hiking
  • Anime
  • Volunteering

Certification

  • Certified in CRRT, Impella & Ballon Pumps
  • Certified in ACLS, BLS, TNCC & NIH

Languages

English
Swahili
Luo

Timeline

SICU NURSE

Wesley Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

ICU/COVID NURSE

College Medical Center
07.2021 - 10.2021

COVID ICU NURSE

Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021

COVID/ICU NURSE

Hays Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021

COVID/ICU NURSE

St. Luke's Hospital-Unity Point Health
04.2020 - 07.2020

ICU NURSE

University of Kansas Medical Center
04.2020 - Current

PCU NURSE

University of Kansas Medical Center
08.2016 - 03.2020

CARDIAC ICU NURSE

Wesley Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2023

REGISTERED NURSE

Select Specialty Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2015

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Newton Presbyterian Manor
10.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Wichita State University

Associate of Science in Nursing -

Butler Community College

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Wichita Area Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration

Wichita State University

General Education Classes -

Cowley Community College

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