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Leah Karago

Ruaraka,41

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.


Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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

Work History

Registered Nurse

Aga Khan University Hopsital
Nairobi
02.2019 - Current
  • 1. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
    2. Managed care from admission to discharge.
    3. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
    4. Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
    5. Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
    6. Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
    7. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
    8. Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
    9. Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
    10. Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
    11. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
    12. Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Registered Nurse

Care Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • 1. Obtain and record patients' vital signs, intake and output and blood glucose
    2. Assist patients with activities of daily living
    3. Follow isolation precautions and infection control procedures
    4. Developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care which include, nursing diagnosis, short/long term goals and criteria for meeting goals
    5. Experience with abscess drains, nasogastric tubes, Foley Catheters, rectal tubes
    6. Receiving and handing over reports
    7. Served as liaison between patient’s family, case managers, physical therapist, physicians and others involved in patient’s care to ensure continuity of care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical

KMTC
Thika, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

Mobility Assistance

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Timeline

Registered Nurse

Aga Khan University Hopsital
02.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse

Care Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Medical

KMTC
04.2001 -

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