Susan Muriuki
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Resourceful RN with thirteen years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surg/Psych Staff Nurse
Dignity health(Woodland Memorial Hospital)
Sacramento, CA
09.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement patient care plans leading in a great decrease in patient readmissions.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Charge Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Sacramento, CA
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Charge Nurse
Sacramento Sub-Acute Hospital
Sacramento, CA
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA11-2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catherine Mcauley School of Nursing And Midwifery
Nairobi,Kenya 05-2008
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medical Supply Management
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- Psych Nurse Cerified
REFERENCES
Joey Candelasa Downing
Staff nurse at Kaiser South Sacramento Med surg.
916-514-3260
Worked together as Staff Nurses at Dignity health and she referred me to this position.
Shyra Monical
916-599-1664
Nurse Manager at Med Surg/psych unit at dignity health.
Timeline
Med Surg/Psych Staff Nurse
Dignity health(Woodland Memorial Hospital)
09.2013 - Current
Charge Nurse
Heritage Oaks Hospital
07.2010 - 08.2013
Charge Nurse
Sacramento Sub-Acute Hospital
11.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Catherine Mcauley School of Nursing And Midwifery
- ACLS and BLS Certified
- Psych Nurse Cerified
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