PURITY JEPCHIRCHIR
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in crisis intervention and patient advocacy. Adept at providing emotional support and utilizing critical thinking to enhance patient care. Committed to promoting recovery and well-being through collaborative teamwork and a deep respect for cultural diversity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Register Behavioral Unit and Medsurg
CommonSpirit Health
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Educating patients and families about mental health conditions, coping skills, and self-care activities.
- Working collaboratively with other members of an interdisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other nurses.
- Promoting general health and well-being, and working with patients to achieve their recovery goals.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Student Nurse
Life Care Center of Pueblo
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 36 hours
Student Nurse
St. Mary Corwin Medical Surgical Unit
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 105 hours
Student Nurse
UCHealth Memorial North
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 75 hours
Student Nurse
Children's Hospital of Colorado
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 75 hours
Student Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 90 hours
Student Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute
06.2021 - 07.2022
- In-person clinical | 90 hours
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
CDPHE
Colorado Springs, Colorado
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted COVID-19 case investigations for residents of El Paso County, Colorado
- Monitored applicable data platforms for notifiable condition disease reporting of COVID - 19
- Contacted persons with confirmed COVID-19 and document all information including contacts
- Call all the contacts who have been exposed to COVID-19
- Provided appropriate isolation and quarantine education and guidance.
- Implemented necessary control measures in accordance with the guidelines outlined in established protocols and references
- Maintained secure and confidential files per agency policies and procedures
- Provided exceptional customer service to promote and maintain a positive public health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism within the workplace and community
Education
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Accelerated Bachelor Of Science in Nursing
Colorado State University
Pueblo, Colorado08.2022
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Agribusiness Management
Kisii University
Kisii, Kenya12.2015
Skills
- Emotional support
- Calmness under stress
- Flexibility
- Responsiveness to changing priorities
- Ability to manage varying workloads
- Confidentiality
- Critical thinking
- Analytical capabilities
- Multicultural awareness
- Respect for cultural diversity
- Patient care
- Patient rights
- Ethical treatment
- Crisis intervention
Languages
Swahili, Native
Roles And Responsibilities
- Managing and prioritizing care of many patients on the unit
- Assist patients in activities of daily living while monitoring health statuses
- Promote patient independence to achieve optimal health
- Gaining experience in clinical skills, such as IV placement and removal, foley placement and removal, blood draws, vital signs, blood glucose measurements, patient interaction
- Alert to patient changes involving vital signs, mental status, and clinical presentation by utilizing critical thinking skills
Timeline
Register Behavioral Unit and Medsurg
CommonSpirit Health
10.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Life Care Center of Pueblo
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
St. Mary Corwin Medical Surgical Unit
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
UCHealth Memorial North
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Children's Hospital of Colorado
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
Student Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute
06.2021 - 07.2022
COVID-19 Contact Tracer
CDPHE
11.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Accelerated Bachelor Of Science in Nursing
Colorado State University
Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Agribusiness Management
Kisii University
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