Terry Kagia

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient recovery outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for patients.
• Administer medications and treatments based on patient care plans.
• Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner in electronic health records.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Ensure consistent compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols.
• Advocated for patients by upholding their rights, values, and beliefs.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on discussing patient care plans.
• Coordinated patient admission and discharge processes to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintaining personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

• Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated personalized nursing care for assigned patients to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Administered medications and treatments based on patient care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient recovery plans.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Educated patients and families on health conditions and tailored recovery plans to improve understanding and adherence.
• Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols consistently.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

• Monitored patients’ heart rhythms in telemetry units, identifying irregularities such as arrhythmias or cardiac arrest.
• Demonstrated competence and confidence in delivering patient care and performing administrative tasks.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
• Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Coordinated patient admissions and discharges, enhancing workflow efficiency at Overlake Medical Center.

• Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients, ensuring clarity and understanding of care processes.
• Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for compliance purposes.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks to support operations.
• Assisted with patient care activities under the direction of nursing staff to support patient needs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assisted with daily functions, including grooming, bathing, feeding, and turning in bed, to support patient comfort and needs.
• Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate, reporting any changes to the nursing team.
• Support patient mobility, including transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and assisting with walking.
• Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
• Document patient care activities, observations, and any changes in condition in health records.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, communicating effectively with patients and families.
• Facilitated unit greetings and orientations for newly admitted patients to ensure smooth transitions.
• Trained new staff on procedures and protocols to promote consistency in care.
• Provided administrative support to nursing staff as needed.

Organized supply inventory and placed orders to ensure availability of resources.

Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.

Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.

Assisted with orienting new employees to departmental procedures.

Maintained a clean and sanitary environment, including changing bed linens, cleaning rooms, and following hygiene protocols.

Ensured the cleanliness and organization of the nursing station and patient areas to maintain a safe environment.

Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.

Assist nursing staff with medical procedures and equipment setup as needed.

Assist nursing staff with medical procedures and equipment setup as needed.

• Monitored and documented patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
• Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
• Facilitated patients' daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
• Supported patients in activities of daily living—eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene—to promote independence and dignity.
• Responded promptly to patient calls and addressed concerns effectively.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
• Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
• Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
• Implemented fall prevention techniques to enhance patient safety.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.