Sheila Ndichu
Hazelwood,MO
Summary
Obstetrics Nurse with 1.5 years of monitoring women and infants. Conducts post-childbirth coaching for new mothers on breastfeeding, infant care, sleep techniques and safe handling of infants. Monitored and cared for women during labor performing dilation checks, monitoring mother and infant heart rates and recognizing emergency situations.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Safeguarded maternal health following childbirth by monitoring vital signs, assessing for postpartum complications, and providing timely interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through effective communication, collaboration, and constructive feedback in high-stress situations.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, and forceps deliveries.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Level 1 Medication Aide
Anthology senior living
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications
- Administered scheduled drugs
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
St Louis, MO12.2022
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kenya Institue of Management
08.2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Activities
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau honor society
- Dean's List 2021-2022
Certification
ACLS
BLS
NRP
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Level 1 Medication Aide
Anthology senior living
11.2017 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Goldfarb School of Nursing At Barnes-Jewish College
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Kenya Institue of Management