Lydia Ganyo

RESPONSIBILITIES AS A STAFF NURSE

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
• Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients. Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safe and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Providing total nursing care to 20 inpatients both acute and chronic patients.

JOB EXPERIENCES AS NURSE INTERN;

• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
• Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information.
• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
• Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
• Prepared and administered medications by established protocols.
• Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
• Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
• Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
• Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries, and illnesses, and managed over 62 patients per day.