John Kennedy M Ngumbau
Chicago
Summary
Experienced and resourceful ER Nurse with 13 years of proven patient care and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Well-rounded individual skilled in offering emotional support, conducting diagnostic tests, and administering medication. Extensive expertise in emergency and critical care, as well as comprehensive understanding of nursing care techniques and methods.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Weiss Hospital & West Suburban Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Expedited treatment plans by interpreting diagnostic tests accurately and collaborating with physicians on appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Emergency Room Nurse
Insight Hospital & Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Rendering direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Coordinating care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Maintaining open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Conducting patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Answering patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Recording patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Training other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Maintaining comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
- Observing nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Treating patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Responding to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Preparing medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients
- Observing strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Administering critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Responding quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Stabilizing patients determined health needs and provided direct patient care
- Performing triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses
- Assessing patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Coordinating with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
- Maintaining strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Emergency Nurse
St Anthony Hospital Chicago
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage
- Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2024
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
South Wales Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kenyatta University
Nairobi10.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi08.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV Administration
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Triage
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Management
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Discharge Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Tracheostomy Care
- Student Precepting
- Treatment Preparation
- Infection Control
- Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Vitals Monitoring
- Trauma Recovery
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Delegation and Motivation
- ICD-10
- Chronic Disease Management
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Decision-Making
- Case Management
- Creative Problem-Solving Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Certification
- BSc Nursing
- Associate degree Nursing
- BSc Public Health Certificate
- TNCC
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Enrolled
- NIHHS
- ACL
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Weiss Hospital & West Suburban Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse
Insight Hospital & Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2024
Emergency Nurse
St Anthony Hospital Chicago
05.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Public Health
University of South Wales
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Kenyatta University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
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