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Overview
Work History
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SALOME NYANGERI

Wichita,KS

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Healthcare settings. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Paramount Community Health and Rehab
Wichita, KS
09.2024 - Current
  • Administered high consequence medications with exacting accuracy, monitoring patients for side effects and supporting patient comfort and comprehensive recovery.
  • Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
  • Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 20 patients per day.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and blood sugar testing.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Reeds Cove Health and Rehab
Wichita, KS
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lake Point of Wichita
Wichita, KS
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

Certified Medication Aide

Life care centers of wichita
WICHITA KS, KS
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.
  • Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Interacted with patients through activities such as Bingo to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to Charge Nurse and documenting information in files.

Nurse Aide

Catholic Care Center
Wichita, KS
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Managed medical stock and restocked inventory to ensure optimal availability for patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
  • Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals.
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Supervised patients with diminished capacity to monitor any safety hazards.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Education

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Wichita State University Technical College
Wichita, KS

Skills

  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Sample collection
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medication administration
  • Patient vital sign monitoring
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Education and Training

other,other

Experience

["Nursing Assistants"],["Nursing Assistants"],["Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses"]

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Paramount Community Health and Rehab
09.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Reeds Cove Health and Rehab
06.2022 - 06.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lake Point of Wichita
06.2020 - 06.2022

Certified Medication Aide

Life care centers of wichita
03.2017 - 06.2019

Nurse Aide

Catholic Care Center
09.2015 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Practical Nursing

Wichita State University Technical College

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