JOYCE KAMAU

A compassionate and enthusiastic new graduate nurse dedicated to contributing value to a patient-focused team. Multilingual and fluent in Swahili. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

As a Student nurse

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications and documented any adverse effects.
• Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
• Established immediate and long-term care goals and worked with interdisciplinary team to create plans to achieve goals.
• Observed patient care and assessed feedback to ensure ongoing quality care.
• Completed 650hours of clinical work and 135 hours as preceptee.

As a caregiver

• Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
• Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
• Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.

I graduated with an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing in May 2021 and I am enrolled in a program for my RN to BSN