PHYLLIS KAREKIA
Conroe,TX
Summary
An empathic and dedicated nursing professional with 11 years of direct patient care experience in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Skilled at life-saving protocols, patient safety, infection control and medication management. Great in interdisciplinary medical teams collaboration and patient advocacy, to ensure patients receive exceptional quality care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted admission and daily assessments on patients in the unit.
- Pursued and utilized knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute strokes, back surgeries and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed NIH scores on Stroke patients and Neuro vitals tests on our critical patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
ICU RN
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided outstanding nursing care in a 19 bed ICU
- Conducted patient assessments including vital signs' observation and notified physicians of any change of status
- Ventilator management
- Performed pain assessments, treatments and evaluations
- Assessed and provided care to critically ill patients with a range of diagnoses such as sepsis, stroke, acute respiratory failure and cardiac conditions etc
- Educated patients on medications, procedures and the importance of compliance to treatment guidelines
- Precepted new employees on approved health protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSE/ MED-SURG RN
Great Plains Health
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals
- Performed IV starts for Ketamine infusions
- Performed Pain pump refills and adjustments
- Assisted physician's in setting up for in clinic procedures including Myobloc, Botox and trigger point injections
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on chronic pain treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
DAYCARE TEACHER
Park View Kids Christian Learning Centre
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development of young children
- Upheld CPR certification and other state of Nebraska required childhood educator requirements.
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients
- Formulated nursing care plans to better outline patient care
- Performed post discharge education to patients and caregivers to enhance medication compliance and quicken the recovery process.
LABOR AND DELIVERY/REGISTERED NURSE
Nairobi Women's Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2016
- Maintained strict infection control standards
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Conducted Spontaneous Vaginal Deliveries
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns
- Interpreted readings from fetal monitoring equipment to make appropriate interventions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
PCEA TumuTumu School of Nursing
05.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Ngiriambu Girls High School
11.2007
Skills
- Proficient with Epic
- BLS and ACLS trained
- Diligent team player
- Critical thinking skills
- Skilled communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Daisy award nominee
- Patient Advocacy - Participated in patient education regarding home based care of stroke patients.
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Texas RN License
- CMSRN certification
- NIH certification
Timeline
Neurology Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
03.2023 - Current
ICU RN
Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
10.2021 - 10.2022
PAIN MANAGEMENT NURSE/ MED-SURG RN
Great Plains Health
04.2020 - 08.2021
DAYCARE TEACHER
Park View Kids Christian Learning Centre
08.2018 - 03.2020
MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE
Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2017
LABOR AND DELIVERY/REGISTERED NURSE
Nairobi Women's Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
PCEA TumuTumu School of Nursing
High School Diploma - undefined
Ngiriambu Girls High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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