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Tom Kenya

Arlington

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital (Rehab)
03.2023 - Current
  • Assess patients physical and mental health, document findings, and communicate them to Physicians and other healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate with Physicians and other team members to create individualized care plans that address patient needs, goals, and specific conditions.
  • Blood transfusions.
  • Trach, colostomy, ileostomy care, wound care and wound vac.
  • JP drains, chest tubes.
  • Admissions, discharge and patient teaching.
  • Provide prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring proper dosages, routes, and timing.
  • Observe patients for any adverse reactions to medications and treatments, and report them to Physicians.
  • Perform venipuncture, administer medications intravenously, and monitor fluid balance and electrolyte levels.
  • Oversee the work of the other nursing staff, providing guidance and support.
  • Hours per week: 36
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

LVN

VA Medical Center Transitional Care CLC- A (LTAC)
08.2019 - Current
  • Works with health care team to provide quality, evidenced based care to patients.
  • Manages and directs nursing care activities to achieve the patient goals.
  • Fosters therapeutic and open environment for patients.
  • Supervises and delegates appropriate patient care to assigned patient technicians.
  • Educates patients and family on proper discharge care as per Physician orders.
  • Documents all elements of nursing care as per the hospital protocols and state requirements.
  • Performs clinical skills, such as urinary catheterization, wound care, IV starts in medical and critical care settings.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
  • Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hygiene protocols and educating staff on best practices.

LVN

VA Medical Center Dallas 6C200 (MEDSURG)
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performs clinical skills, such as urinary catheterization, wound care, IV starts in medical surgical and critical care settings.
  • Fosters a therapeutic and open environment for patients.
  • Works with health care team to provide quality, evidenced based care to patients.
  • Manages and directs nursing care activities to achieve the patient goals.
  • IV, medication.
  • Documents all elements of nursing care as per the hospital protocols and state requirements.
  • Educates patients and family on proper discharge care as per Physician orders.
  • Promoted a positive work environment among nursing staff through collaboration, open communication, and support.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

LVN

Onpointe Transitional Care Center (LTAC)
12.2016 - 02.2018
  • Manages and directs nursing activities to achieve the patient goals.
  • Foster a therapeutic and open environment for patients.
  • Initiates patient admissions, assessments, and patient education.
  • Performs clinical skills, such as urinary catheterization, wound care, IV starts in medical and surgical and critical care settings.
  • Educates patients and family on proper discharge care as per Physician orders.
  • Provided high-quality wound care, reducing the risk of infection and promoting timely healing.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Education

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Technical or occupational certificate - undefined

Trinity Valley Community College
Terrell, TX

Skills

  • Fundamental life support
  • Clinical decision-making
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patient discharge coordination

Languages

Swahili
Spoken Intermediate
Written Intermediate
Read Intermediate

Affiliations

American Nurses Association (ANA) - Member

Certification

  • BLS


  • ACLS

Timeline

RN

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital (Rehab)
03.2023 - Current

LVN

VA Medical Center Transitional Care CLC- A (LTAC)
08.2019 - Current

LVN

VA Medical Center Dallas 6C200 (MEDSURG)
03.2018 - 08.2019

LVN

Onpointe Transitional Care Center (LTAC)
12.2016 - 02.2018

Technical or occupational certificate - undefined

Trinity Valley Community College

Bachelor's degree - Bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN)

Tarleton State University

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