SHEILAH MAGETO
Euless,TX
Summary
I am Sheilah Mageto. I moved to USA in June 2023 to get married to my American fiancé now husband Levi. From a young age I knew I wanted to be a nurse in USA, I was a young orphaned girl, dreaming big.
My dreams started coming true when I graduated nursing school and started working as a nurse in Kenya, and as fate has it I met my husband who petitioned for me to join him in USA.
I worked as a Registered Nurse in Kenya for 3.5 years before moving abroad and I’ve been working as a caregiver/ certified nursing assistant as I worked on transitioning from Kenyan nursing to becoming a RN in USA.
It will be an honor if you give me my first job as RN in USA.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory care
Mansfield, Texas
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Caregiver
Borrowed sister
Irving, Texas
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to clients during .
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
REGISTERED NURSE
HEALCARE HOSPITAL -KENYA
Kisii, Kenya
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Administered medication in line with stringent drugs regulations
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observation.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
REGISTERED NURSE
MUGUMOINI HEALTHCARE-NAIROBI
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Basic outpatient diagnostic, medical-surgical and rehabilitative services
- Mother to childcare, including vaccinations of both mother and child
- Linkage to community units for betterment of health Education on disease prevention and health promotion services to patients Drug administration Collecting samples for laboratory investigations.
REGISTERED NURSE
LANGATA HOSPITAL-NAIROBI
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reaction
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members
- Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients and their family members
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre and post operative care
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures
- Maintained accurate, up to date patient records, maximizing data accuracy
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmy and professionally
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning
- Generated detailed and comprehensive care plans in collaboration with clinical teams
- Assisted patients with recovery post-surgery
- Adhered to hospital infection prevention and control policy, maintained high standards of infection prevention and control at all times
- Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies
- Followed hospital procedures and protocols to safely prepare and administer drips and transfusions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered nurse
Ram Medical Training College
Kisii, Kenya05.2019
High School Diploma -
Nyabururu High School
Kisii, Kenya11-2012
Skills
- Assessing
- Planning
- Implementing
- Documenting
- Coordinating
- Managing patient cases
- Nursing ethics
- Team player
- Leadership skills
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking ability
- Prioritization
- Judgement
- Decision making
- Problem-solving skills
- Patient advocacy
- Empowering patients
- Healthcare delivery
- Wellness enhancement
- Quality of life improvement
- Hospital equipment use
- Safety rules interpretation
- Procedure manuals interpretation
- IT literacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- ADL Assistance
- Compassionate client care
References
- Valencia Bullock (Executive Director, Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory Care) +12406267747
- Liza Odhiambo (Certified Medical Assistant, Baylor Scott and White) +18172622117
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedar Bluff Assisted Living and Memory care
07.2024 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Borrowed sister
02.2024 - 06.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
HEALCARE HOSPITAL -KENYA
04.2021 - 03.2023
REGISTERED NURSE
MUGUMOINI HEALTHCARE-NAIROBI
10.2020 - 02.2021
REGISTERED NURSE
LANGATA HOSPITAL-NAIROBI
07.2019 - 08.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered nurse
Ram Medical Training College
High School Diploma -
Nyabururu High School