SAMUEL NJOROGE
Houston,TX
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric RN
Aspire Hospital Behavioral Health Inpatient
Conroe, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Conroe, TX
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Travel Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Lubbock, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for 68 bed rehabilitation unit
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
Lubbock , TX
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 35-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Sacramento, CA
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications to 5 patients and monitored response to medications
Med Surg Registered Nurse
UMC Health System
Lubbock, TX
08.2019 - 07.2021
- 500-bed Level 1 trauma hospital caring for acutely ill patients
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provide direct quality care including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of 6 patients daily
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds
- Develops individualized plan of care utilizing nursing and medical diagnoses Clinical Rotations
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
Amarillo, TX
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients’ vital signs in respiratory unit
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Monitored patient conditions, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in acuity
- Reported patient status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse
Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital
Lubbock, TX
11.2016 - 12.2020
- 73-bed surgical hospital providing full-time care to residents
- Keep detailed and accurate records during patient examinations to ensure quality of care
- Administer medication to patients
- Observe patient status and consistently update physician on any new symptoms and change in condition
- Change patient bandages and start IVs while prioritizing patient comfort
- Assist with paperwork for patient discharges or transfers
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Med Surg Register Nurse
Sunrise Canyon Hospital
Lubbock, TX
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked as part of multi-disciplinary team working with vulnerable people with varying mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency
- Charge nurse duties of the ward, ensuring patient and staff safety by implementing health& amp
- Safety procedures
- Developed and maintained treatment plans and modified when needed
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes
- Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, equipping them with tools to achieve and maintain optimal psychiatric and mental health.
Education
Master of Science - PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX08-2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cisco College
Abilene, TX2019
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Vista College
2016
Skills
- Charting & Documentation
- Monitoring and monitoring Vital Signs
- Cleaning & Hygiene
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
- Attention to detail, high level of accuracy
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
- Impressive ability to quickly assess Patient needs
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Health and wellness expertise
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- BAC screening/drug screen Collection
- Interpreting EKGs
- Blood Product Administration
- Insulin administration
- Preventive Healthcare
Certification
Registered Nurse Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification.
First Aid Certification
ACLS Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Telemetry Certification
Languages
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Psychiatric RN
Aspire Hospital Behavioral Health Inpatient
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
02.2023 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
12.2020 - 05.2021
Med Surg Registered Nurse
UMC Health System
08.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse
Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2020
Med Surg Register Nurse
Sunrise Canyon Hospital
11.2016 - 01.2020
Master of Science - PMHNP
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cisco College
Diploma - Vocational Nursing
Vista College
Registered Nurse Certification
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification.
First Aid Certification
ACLS Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Telemetry Certification
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