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1/2011 – 12/2012 University of Central Florida, Orlando FL
- MSN
Nursing Leadership and Management Track
1/2009 –
12/2010 University of Central Florida,
Orlando FL
- Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
1/1999-
8/2001 Valencia Community College,
Orlando FL
- Associate
Degree in Nursing (LPN-RN Transition)
6/1994 –
7/1995 West Side Technical Center, Winter Garden FL
4/1992-5/1992
West Side Technical Center, Winter Garden FL
4/1987 – 8/1989 Siriba
Teachers’ College, Maseno Kenya
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse
10/2001 –Present Florida
Hospital, Orlando, FL
- Serves
as a direct care RN in the CHF/Pulmonary Hypertension Units.
Participates in disease specific programs and CBLs designed for the cardiac
population.
- Has worked in the Cardiac Interventions Unit,
- Actively
participates in development and implementation of individual treatment plans
for patients with broad range of cardiac health issues. Ensures that doctors’
orders are effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures,
and consultations.
- Has floated
throughout the hospital multi-system Progressive Care Units to accommodate
staffing needs.
Clinical Nurse Manager RN
12/02/2005 – 5/6/2012 Orlando Health, Health Central Park, Winter
Garden FL
- Managed
a 42 bed unit with 30 staff members in a Skilled Nursing Facility/Short Term
Rehab Center
- Coordinated
nursing unit activities, staffing/scheduling and patient/family relationships.
Contacted utilization reviews for the skilled patients.
- Assisted
in administration of budgets to achieve cost containment goals. Participated
in planning Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives and
presented reports to QI/PI committee as indicated.
- Made
recommendations and/or revisions of policies and participated in the
organization and delivery of standards of performance.
- Interpreted
policies and objectives of nursing service to staff, residents and family
members. Ensured completion of comprehensive patient assessments and developed
comprehensive patient care plans and family education.
- Worked
with a MDS coordinator to ensure that MDS captured the highest level of care provided,
maximizing the reimbursement system
- Prepared
the unit for AHCA re-certification surveys and participated during the survey
- Participated
in the delivery of patient centered care and employee engagement leading to the
facility 2011 AHCA/NCAL Step 2 National Quality Award
Key Accomplishments:
- Implemented
hourly rounding program that reduced call light usage in the unit and
improved patient outcomes.
- Improved
the unit budget by establishing a par ordering system and organized supply
rooms to minimize waste and unnecessary stock purchase
- Engaged
staff to deliver patient-centered care by enabling the patients to make
choices regarding their care. Enabled residents and staff to decorate their
unit’s shower room and dayroom/lounge
Licensed Practical Nurse
04/1997- 2001 ChildrenFirst Home Health Agency, Orlando FL
- Provided
care to home-based ventilator dependent pediatric patients and patients who required
extensive monitoring due to multiple medical and congenital conditions
- Provided
care to mentally challenged pediatric patients in home care setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Progressive Track)
8/1992 – 9/1997 Orlando Health, Health Central Park Winter Garden, FL
- Provided
direct nursing care to long-term residents and supervised day to day nursing
activities performed by nursing assistants.
- Administered
medication and provided care that included pain management, wound care and
patient assessment under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Worked
as a Certified Nurses’ Aide while attending LPN school. Assisted resident with activities
of daily living.
School Teacher
1987– 1991 Mukaa High School, Machakos, Kenya
- Provided
instruction from structured curriculum to high school students. Developed
lesson plans and prepared students for national examinations.
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- AACN:
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (member)
- NADONA(LTC):
National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration Long Term Care
(member)
AWARDS
- 2010:
Lean Sigma 6 White Belt Recipient
- 2002
CCNIP: Critical Care Nurses Internship Program, Florida Hospital Orlando FL
- 2001
Clinical Excellence Award, LPN-RN Transition Program, Valencia Community
College, Orlando FL
- 1995
Valedictorian LPN Program, West Side Technical Center, Winter Garden FL
- 1995
Perfect Attendance Award, West Side Technical Center, Winter Garden FL
- 1989
First Class Diploma Award, Siriba Teachers’ College, Maseno, Kenya
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