Zachary Onyango

Offered general nursing care to five to six bariatric and Genitourinary patients per shift including:

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care of five to six patients per shift
• Admissions and discharges
• Patient and family education
• Participation in unit quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

• Assessed, prepared, and monitored two to three patients per shift for surgical oncology procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Created, implemented, and evaluated patient care plans with the surgical oncology team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate, and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Evaluated 5-6 patients per shift, recognized, and addressed their complications, and coordinated treatment with other care team members.

• Assessed and provided patient-centered care on five to six patients, performing their initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.

• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.

• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
• Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
• Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
• Participated in unit-based quality improvement activities.
• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Acted as a clinical resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices or challenging cases, contributing to a supportive learning environment within the unit.
• Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
• Evaluated patient progress, assessed outcomes and provided follow-up care.

• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
• Triaged Patients.
• Participated in community surveys and contact tracing.
• Practiced infection prevention and control using universal standard precaution and transmission-based specific precautions.

• Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.

• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
• Provided comprehensive nursing care using standard care plans through labor, delivery, Third stage and recovery.
• Performed daily and focused assessment of clients during labor and post-delivery.
• Clients and family education.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.