Open To Work
Teresia Kamande
Gainesville
Summary
To develop and grow in a dynamic, challenging, diversified, and rewarding environment. To apply my technical experience in the development of health programs for the betterment of humanity. To be a role model for the nursing profession and exercise professionalism while providing guidance, mentor-ship to staff and trainees, ensuring patients are treated with dignity, privacy, respect and are encouraged to be involved in their care.
I am a Board certified medical-surgical RN with 20 years experience in the medical /surgical unit. I have gained extensive experience in delivering high quality patient care,mentoring colleagues, and contributing to positive patient outcome through team work and clinical expertise.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University of Florida Shands Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Assessment, planning and implementation agreed individual care plan for patients and evaluating the effectiveness of care given.
- Facilitating compliance with policies, protocols, nursing procedures, statutory regulations and standards of professional conduct.
- To be a role model of the nursing profession and exercise professionalism while providing guidance, mentor-ship to staff and trainees, ensuring a patients are treated with dignity, privacy, respect and are encouraged to be involved in their care.
- Effectively communicate with other professionals/ patients and their significant others including staff of other departments in order to advocate for their patients effectively.
- Utilize infection control measures, to provide a safe environment for patients/ staffs and others.
- Ensuring smooth and effective running of the department when in charge of the shift and in the absence of unit manager.
- To safeguard confidential information concerning the patients and their treatment.
- Investigate patients complaints and incidents promptly in accordance with the hospital procedure, and report within the same shift.
- To be knowledgeable about the equipment in the unit and safeguard them from damage, wastage or Loss.
- To maintain and update own professional knowledge and competence through education, research findings and self-motivated Learning.
- To ensure accurate documentation, proper record keeping, and storage for continuity, quality and legal reference.
- To utilize available resources, effectively to ensure quality service delivery, profitability, and cost containment.
- To promote good interpersonal relationship among the nursing team, patients and other disciplines.
- Championing excellent customer service.
- Participating in research and CME.
- To perform any other duties assigned by Unit Manager from time to time.
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
- Assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
- Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider(s), nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
- Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
- Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2021
- Performs tasks such as insertion of nasogastric feeding tubes, tracheotomy care, administration of oxygen and wound dressings.
- Assists inpatient cardiopulmonary resuscitation after respiratory or cardiac arrests.
- Perform as the patient’s advocate by recognizing early changes in his/her condition and by informing the physician promptly.
- Utilize patient management skills and enhances quality care while increasing the patient’s satisfaction.
- Provide professional care with solid work ethics while relating well with other team members in the unit and being involved in student and new staffs teaching and orientations.
- Monitors the patient’s vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, and Blood glucose.
- Provide guidance; supervise and mentor staff and trainees to ensure all patients are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect and that the patients are encouraged to be involved in decisions related to their care.
- Implement infection control measures to provide a safe environment for the patients, the staff, and others.
- Prepare, takes, and receives patients from the operating room and documenting relevant information as required.
- Administers drugs to patients orally, intramuscular, or intravenous.
- Provide care to colostomy / ileostomy, and Suprapubic catheters.
- Assists medical staff in the overall care of the patients and ensures the prescribed treatment is given.
- Supervise, assess, plan, and implement agreed individual care plans and evaluate the effectiveness of care given.
- Ensure accurate documentation and proper record keeping and storage for continuity of care and legal reference.
- Ensure patient investigations are performed; interpret and perform prompt interventions in consultation with the medical staff.
Intern
Nairobi Hospital internship
10.2004 - 02.2005
- Administer prescribed medical treatment as per drug administration procedure.
- Participate in standards setting, implementation, monitoring and auditing.
- Escort the patients being transferred between wards and departments and other hospital/facilities.
- Maintain personal contact with patients ensuring that they understand their treatment and that their needs are met.
- Make adequate discharge arrangements to ensure that patients receive prompt and appropriate care, support and teaching prior to leaving the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
01.2023
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
The Nairobi Hospital CiceIy McDonnell School of Nursing
01.2004
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E
Gatanga Girls H. School
01.1999
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - K.C.P.E
Gatanga Primary School
01.1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Epic proficiency
- Charge Nurse capabilities
- Mentor new nurses
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent collaborative efforts
- Preceptor training for new nurses
- Patient care advocate
- Ostomy and wound liaison nurse
Accomplishments
- MedSurg Board Certification, 2025-09-01
- Daisy Award, 2024-09-01
- Ray of Sunshine, 2022-05-01
- Star of the Month - The Nairobi Hospital, 2020-11-01
- Long Service Award, 10 years - The Nairobi Hospital, 2015-12-01
Certification
- Certified Board Certified Medical Surgucal Registered Nurse, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University of Florida Shands Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
10.2005 - 10.2021
Intern
Nairobi Hospital internship
10.2004 - 02.2005
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
The Nairobi Hospital CiceIy McDonnell School of Nursing
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - K.C.S.E
Gatanga Girls H. School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - K.C.P.E
Gatanga Primary School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Continuing Education
- Preceptor course, 2025
- Charge nurse course, 2025
- Rose Rivers Emerging Leadership Fellowship, 2025
- Ostomy Wound-care course, 2024
- ACLS, 2023-11-01
- Basic life support, 2023-11-01
- Teaching, Assessing and Mentorship — The Nairobi Hospital, 2019-01-01
- Emergency Marshal Kenya Red Cross, 2015-06-01
- Advanced Wound Care — The Nairobi Hospital, 2015-09-01
- Mentorship Certificate — The Nairobi Hospital, 2010-09-01
- Inspiration and Empowerment for enhanced performance — The Nairobi Hospital, 2007-07-01
- Team Building Certificate — The Nairobi Hospital, 2006-11-01
- Fire and Safety Certificate — Urban Fire Services, 2006-08-01
- Palliative Care Certificate — The Nairobi Hospice, 2005-04-01
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