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Scolastica Njenga

Euless

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health RN

JPS Health Network
03.2023 - Current
  • Management of diverse mentally ill patients including care of suicidal patients and acting swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans.
  • Quickly responds to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Communicated with healthcare treatment team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify trends in patient needs, allowing for more targeted intervention strategies.
  • Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to care coordination, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.

Registered Nurse

Bedford Wellness And Rehab
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Manage care from admission to discharge.
  • Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatments, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Home Health Aide

Homecare Assistance
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Follow nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Promote development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
  • Deliver assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Supervise daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provide direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Encourage patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.


Retinal Eye Imaging Tech

Heal Pros
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Review available supplies, identify deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
  • Check patient identifying information against records to uphold strict security, safety and regulatory standards.
  • Further skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve retinal imaging.
  • Optimize machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
  • Obtained retina images ,for diabetic patients and electronically send them to the physicians .
  • Collect specimen for FIT test and send it to the lab for analysis
  • Perform A1c test to the patients.
  • Collect specimen for micro albumin test and send it to the lab for analysis.
  • Developed team communications and information for daily meetings.
  • Handled calls per to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Transport imaging camera and test kits to customer locations
  • Maintain patient medical records in compliance to HIPPA law

Patient Care Assistant

Mustang Creek Estates
01.2018 - 02.2020


  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
  • Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Measured effectiveness with team and implemented recommendations for long term improvements.


Registered Nurse

Plainsview Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management..
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
2024

Diploma in Community Health Nursing - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi Kenya
12.2015

Skills

  • High level of autonomy
  • Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Care Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Patient Education
  • Documentation
  • Case Management
  • Organizational Skills

Certification

  • AHA BLS Certified
  • Licensed RN

Timeline

Behavioral Health RN

JPS Health Network
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bedford Wellness And Rehab
03.2022 - 03.2023

Retinal Eye Imaging Tech

Heal Pros
02.2020 - 07.2020

Home Health Aide

Homecare Assistance
10.2019 - 02.2022

Patient Care Assistant

Mustang Creek Estates
01.2018 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse

Plainsview Hospital
07.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Diploma in Community Health Nursing - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College

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