Faith Ngugi, RN
Sacramento
Summary
Compassionate and caring Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in acute settings. Work well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Proven expertise in administering medications, supporting patients, and collaborating on effective treatment plans. 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Woodland Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry, ICU. Tracheostomy care, patient assessment and monitoring.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Patient assessment, monitoring medication administration, and patient education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Vibra Care
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Medical Surgical/Telemetry, ICU. Wound care, bedside care/acute care, and subcutaneous/intramuscular injections.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
Verosa Mental Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Patient assessment and monitoring patient education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Responsible for stable and efficient patient flow within the department perform patient care services that support the physicians practice under the clinical supervision of the physician, nurse practitioner to assure the utmost quality of patient care. Maintaining patients with the use of electric medical record.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Oversaw medical assistances and verify all medication and immunization/vaccinations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bruceville Terrace
10.2010 - 10.2015
- Provided nursing care in accordance with residents' care plan and procedures. Assisted residents with activities of the daily living such as grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting. Documentation of vital signs, continence/incontinence care.
- Assisted with resident transfers/two person/other transfer machinery equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Carrington College
03.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A Jones
10.2014
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Therapeutic Measures
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Intervention
- Wound Management
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
Certification
- Intravenous Therapy Training - 12/2015
- Blood Withdrawal Training-01/2016
- AA.01.4 NIHSS General (Stroke Certificate)- 01/2025
- Basic Life Support- 08/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Woodland Memorial Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Vibra Care
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Verosa Mental Health
09.2021 - 11.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Dignity Health Medical Foundation
01.2016 - 07.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks
11.2015 - 12.2015
Certified Nurse Assistant
Bruceville Terrace
10.2010 - 10.2015
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Charles A Jones
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Carrington College
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