STEPHEN GICHARU
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute care, particularly in medical/surgical settings and telemetry monitoring. Proven ability to lead training initiatives for new staff and develop tailored care plans. Expertise in advanced cardiac life support, focused on enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and communication. Recognized for exceptional patient care contributions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts
02.2024 - Current
- Participates in training sessions for new nursing staff on best practices.
- Assists in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Trains and mentors new nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assumes charge nurse roles.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
Stoughton, USA
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided skilled nursing care to Medical Surgical and Long Term Acute Care patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the management of mechanically ventilated patients, tracheostomies, IV access and wound therapy.
- Administered oral, IV and SC medications, blood transfusion and monitored patient reaction.
- Notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Participated as a Nurse Incharge during night shifts.
- Performed Telemonitoring.
Float Pool Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Burlington, USA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed basic and advanced life support care to medical and surgical patients in a fast paced acute environment.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary interventions to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assessed and implemented care for neuro and cardiac patients.
- Performed Telemonitoring.
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
Brockton, USA
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Served as a patient advocate while communicating effectively with patients, families and caregivers.
- Educated patients and their families on disease process and plan of care.
- Performed total nursing care to mechanically ventilated patients.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
Plymouth, USA
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed total nursing care to mechanically ventilated patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Awarded Employee of the Month for June 2020
Home Healthcare Provider
Crystal Springs
Berkley, USA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.
- Implemented strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction; facilitating healthcare assessments, interventions and appointments for residents.
- Awarded Employee of the Month for January 2019.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
Kisii, Kenya
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery processes.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AIC Kijabe Hospital
Kijabe, Kenya
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Kenya01.2011
Skills
- Tracheostomy and ETT care
- Gastric tube care
- Telemetry monitoring
- IV line insertion
- Care of drains
- Leadership and management
- Computer application and charting
- Mechanical ventilator protocol knowledge
- Emergency and Critical care
- Wound care
- Teaching
- Research
- Infection prevention
Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Emergency Medical Technician (Red Cross)
- Customer Care in Health care practice
- Servant Leadership (YALI)
License
- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, USA
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
Baystate Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2024
Float Pool Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Beth Israel Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
12.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
10.2019 - 06.2022
Home Healthcare Provider
Crystal Springs
02.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
AIC Kijabe Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University