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Peninah Wambui

Lakewood

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Oaks at Lakewood
Lakewood
09.2023 - Current
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Roland Skilled Nursing
Lakewood
09.2023 - Current
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
Tacoma
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitor patient's vitals and record them in their file
  • Maintain the cleanliness and comfort of each patient, including bathing, feeding and dressing
  • Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication
  • Update patient records in a confidential manner
  • Evaluate the patient's wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff
  • Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families
  • Change dressings and bandages, ensuring patients are healing properly.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Actriv Healthcare
Lakewood
01.2020 - Current
  • Turning or moving patients
  • Gathering medical supplies
  • Bathing patients
  • Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc
  • Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
  • Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
  • Answering patient calls
  • Documenting information
  • Cleaning rooms and bed linens
  • Stocking supplies
  • Assisting with some medical procedures
  • Safety procedures
  • Transporting patients
  • Taking care of wounds.
  • Contributed to nursing assessments, certified nursing assistant training and orientation programs.
  • Carried out daily tasks by professionally communicating with physicians, nursing staff, technicians and medical assistants.
  • Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care and assisted with imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications.
  • Participated in planning, implementing and evaluating assigned courses for continued development of nursing curriculum.
  • Collected, recorded and analyzed data related to nursing care of patients.
  • Remained current in instructional methods and evidence-based, best practice nursing concepts and impact such concepts place on nursing program students' education.

Mental Health Technician

Western State Hospital
Lakewood
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment
  • Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed
  • Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population
  • Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards
  • Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient records
  • Transport patients to and from appointments, clinics, laboratories, and/or treatments, as and when appropriate
  • May perform initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities; may take vital signs, weights, and urine, stool, and sputum specimens
  • Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings
  • Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops
  • May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education

College Diploma in Practical Nursing -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
05.2023

Skills

  • Nursing
  • Vital Signs
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Home Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Caregiving
  • Hospital Experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Infection Control Training
  • Medical Documentation
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Palliative Care
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Care
  • Post Operative Care
  • Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion
  • Cardiac Care
  • Diabetes Management
  • Catheter Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Wound Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Health Education
  • Patient Intake
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Samples Collection
  • Writing Reports
  • Patient Triaging
  • Preventive Care
  • Home Health Care
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Staff Direction and Task Delegation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Behavioral Assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Patient Management
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Records Management

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • CNA
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant
  • BLS Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Oaks at Lakewood
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Roland Skilled Nursing
09.2023 - Current

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center
09.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Actriv Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Western State Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021

College Diploma in Practical Nursing -

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

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