Sammy NJOROGE

Fairfax Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Fairfax, Virginia

07.2024 - Current

Performing comprehensive patient heath assessment, admissions, discharge, and patient education during discharge including follows ups and referrals
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, IV therapy such as initiating IV, drawing labs, IV push, changing IV dressings, flushing etc
Collaborate with interdisplinary team, patient and family to develop and implement patient care plan
Document all patient care activities per the facility protocol, within the scope of nursing and HIPPA adherence
Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner, integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care
Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis
Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely
Compassionate professional ready to provide empathetic and proactive care
Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs

Fairfax Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Fairfax, Virginia

05.2017 - 01.2024

Unit manager: - Responsible for completing workflow volume and staffing analysis
Provide performance feedback, coaching and make recommendations for strategic actions regarding staffing level and workload balance, and participation in every morning hurdles
Peritoneal and hemodialysis: - Setting up PD machine, Assessing patients prior, during and after dialysis treatment, and data collection that includes vital signs, weights, blood work, effluent and 24hrs urine collection
Collaborating with other team members that includes primary physician, therapists, Speech, dieticians and family with the main goal of meeting patient’s needs

Sunrise Senior Living

05.2017 - 01.2020

Responsible for monitoring the health and well being of all residents in the assisted living
Assist healthcare coordinator with the management of resident health needs
Responding to resident emergencies and arranging for appropriate medical attention
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively

Fairfax Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Fairfax, Virginia

05.2014 - 05.2017

Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperate
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs
Transported residents within the facility as needed

Summary