DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

**** **** ******** *****, ****, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****,

Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with solid management and patient care skills working in an Acute Hospital Setting. Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt quickly to change of environment and work schedule. Maintaining critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care. Personable with a positive attitude; interacts effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff. Skills

Strong clinical judgment. Successfully directs staff meetings. Patient/family focused. Patient evaluation/intervention. Professional bedside manners. Palliative care awareness. Maintains good Rapport with family, physicians, and staff. Able to meet and sustain nursing skill requirements.

WORK HISTORY

BEECHNUT MANOR- CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

AUGUST 2006- MAY- 2008.

• Healthcare to residents.

• Provide personal assistance or other personal care to residents with Alzheimer's.

• Assist residents with Alzheimer's with daily living activities.

• Notify management of changes with residents with Alzheimer's.

• Assist with training within the Alzheimer's.

DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

OAKMONT NURSING HOME AND REHABILITATION

CENTRE. CNA

JAN- 07 TO OCT – 08.

• Assist residents with ADLs.

• Notify management of any changes with residents

• Reading vital signs

AUTUMN GROOVE COTTAGE CNA

JULY- 08 TO NOV- 08.

• Assist residents with ADLs.

• Notify management of any changes with residents

• Reading vital signs

• Provide personal assistance or other personal care to residents with Alzheimer's.

• Assist with training for Alzheimer’s.

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL MEMORIAL

CITY – OTHOPEDICS DEPARTMENT CNA.

OCT- 08 TO MARCH-11.

• Assist patients with ADLs.

• Notify RNs on any changes with the patients.

• Reading vital signs

• Help patients with ambulatory difficulties after surgery.

• Assist with training patients to regain their ambulation capabilities after surgery.

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL MEMORIAL

CITY – OTHOPEDICS DEPARTMENT LICENSED

VOCATIONAL NURSE. MARCH 2011-APRIL 2015

• Delivered safe and appropriate patient care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.

• Coordinated the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administered

appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.

• Collaborated with, directs, and may delegate to the DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.

• Coordinated treatment plans; developed/implemented discharge and/or transfer plans.

• Participated in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.

• Considered the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, provided and ensured the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.

• Ensured safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhered to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time

management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promoted individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing

education and skills competency; supports department- based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Performed other duties as assigned.

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

OF CYPRESS APRIL 2015- JULY 2019.

Registered Nurse- Floor Nurse

• Providing direct patient care to inpatients

• Supervising care, treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, RNTs/CNAs, and other staff on

assigned unit and shift

• Assessing and reassessing of patients

• Communicating appropriate information with the

interdisciplinary team

• Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner

• Creating a plan of care that is individualize to patient needs and is reflective of patient goals.

DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each patient, working with the interdisciplinary team and patient to set appropriate goals.

• Assigns RN, LPN, RNTs, and US staff to provide direct patient care appropriate to the patients' needs and staff skill level ad established staffing plan.

• Implements physician orders, conducting or delegating tasks to include medication administration, nutrition care, hygiene care, respiratory care, wound care, bowel and bladder management.

• Assesses and reassesses the patient's condition and progress towards goals.

• Communicates abnormal findings of assessment and/or changes in patient condition to physician and/or nursing management or senior hospital leaders.

• Documents care and changes in patient condition. Takes appropriate actions when needed.

• Documents completion of nursing interventions, results of assessments, and patients’ response to care and services received.

• Oversees care treatment and services of patient care provided by nursing and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.

• Assumes the responsibility of Charge Nurse when needed and as assigned.

• Instructs patients/caregivers on tests, procedures, treatments, and medications in easily understandable terms.

• Attends interdisciplinary team conference, representing other nursing staff members, communicating nursing observations.

• Implements emergency response to crisis situation in the absence of senior management.

• Functions as a team player by assisting other co-workers with direct patient care, answering lights, and other duties as needed

• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with all policies including but not limited to medication

administration and patient care activities.

DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

• Considers patient safety and takes initiative to identify and eliminate risks for the patient.

• Considers patient comfort and need to control pain when planning and delivering patient care.

• Communicates and collaborates with other departments to coordinate care.

• Possesses rehab knowledge base and functions as a resource for staff when they have questions or need assistance with complex rehab patient needs.

• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.

• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.

• Successfully completes all assigned training on or before due date and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/problem prone/or low volume

procedures including but not limited to waived testing, application of restraints, and emergency response

techniques.

ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

OF KATY JULY 2019-APRIL 2023.

Nurse Supervisor

• Supervises the provision of nursing care, treatment, and services on assigned shift or unit insuring all patient care activities are completed as required.

• Assists in the provision of patient care as required by staffing and specific patient care need.

• Maintains professional licensure, clinical competency as a registered nurse and appropriate certifications and is a functional resource to staff.

• Insures the appropriate types and numbers of nursing personnel necessary to provide nursing care are present and appropriately assigned, insuring an RN is available to care for patients on each unit at all times.

• Coordinates administrative and clinical activities, in DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

nursing and interdepartmentally, so that optimum patient care is provided.

• Adjusts staffing levels and patient assignments in accordance with budgeted nursing hours per patient day, position control logs via API scheduling system

management and patient acuity factors.

• Provides crisis management in the absence of the safety officer, CEO, and other senior managers.

• Represents nursing in committee participation.

• Assumes responsibility for nursing staff during assigned shift.

• Takes on call time for nursing administration when necessary.

• Monitors staff performance, giving appropriate on the spot feedback and redirection as well as communicating

appropriately to other nursing managers.

• Serves as a liaison between nursing management and staff on assigned shift and unit.

• Communicates equipment and supply needs to the

appropriate department in a timely manner.

• Coordinates services of internal and external resources outside normal department operating hours.

• Anticipates and responds to patient and family complaints timely, mitigating concerns as soon as possible and following up with appropriate nursing management staff.

• Facilitates communication for change of shift report with the interdisciplinary team.

• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.

• Successfully completes all assigned training on or before due date and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk/problem prone/or low volume

procedures including but not limited to waived testing, application of restraints, and emergency response

techniques.

• Assumes patient care assignment as needed.

DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

• Reports questionable situations, concerns, complaints or harassment immediately.

• Actively participate and deliver attendance/performance counseling and discipline.

• Provides annual and 90 day evaluation recommendations to Nurse Manager and CNO.

• Actively participates in clinical audits as assigned by Nurse Manager and CNO.

• Serves as the clinical resource for staff.

• Serves as the Rapid Response and Code Team captain

• Participates in selection process of staff on shift/unit

• Complete and investigate patient and employee incidents in a timely manner.

Additional responsibilities:

• Accurately processes patients in Patcom including midnight census reconciliation (applicable to off shift supervisors.

• Administer and read Employee Health Tuberculin skin test for the shift that they work (applicable to off shift supervisors.

Amed Hospice is now Choice Hospice March 2020- April 2023 PRN Case manager/Admission RN

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case

conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).

• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.

• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

needed.

• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.

• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate

documentation.

• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.

• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned

Houston Methodist Hospital West Campus July 2021 to Present

Charge Nurse

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on- going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components

• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families.

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Demonstrates proficient time management skills.

• Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols.

• Has knowledge of Nursing Unit's Dashboard and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and

Systems (HCAHPS) scores.

• Demonstrates expertise in operating the electronic medical record.

• Maintains level of professional contributions as defined in Clinical Career Path program guide.

Education

• Chamberlain University College of Nursing MSN-

Executive Leadership- December 2023

• Chamberlain University College of Nursing- BSN June 2022

• Lone Star College- North Harris 2018- Associate Degree in Nursing

• San Jacinto College North 2010- Licensed Vocational Nursing

DIANA KWAMBOKA SHIMEK

3323 TALL SYCAMORE TRAIL, KATY, TX, 77493, Phone: 832-***-****, Email:ad41kx@r.postjobfree.com

LICENSES/

CERTIFICATION

• Houston Community College systems January 2005 to 2009

• InfoTech Computer Training College July 2003

• Kenya School of Professional Studies December 2004

• Butere Girls High School November 2001

Registered Nurse

948246

Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

002*****-**/30/2025

Medical-Surgical Board Certified

04/18/2028

ACLS

06/2025

Licensed Vocational Nurse

233773

Interests Health care, accounting

References References are available on request.

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