Rael Rotich
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Summary
Accomplished Assistant Director of Nursing at Aurora Behavioral Health, adept in nursing management and critical thinking. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, achieving high patient satisfaction. Excelled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and staff mentorship, significantly enhancing care coordination and efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional clinical leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and staff development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Aurora Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall service delivery within the facility.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
06.2019 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Logistics Readiness Airman
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Streamlined shipping processes by optimizing packaging techniques, reducing material waste, and minimizing transit times.
- Devised cost-effective solutions to minimize supply chain disruptions, resulting in significant savings.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines pertaining to hazardous material handling and transport.
- Reduced delivery timeframes for critical supplies through effective coordination with transportation teams.
- Collaborated with various departments to ensure timely procurement and distribution of materials, supporting mission readiness.
Behavioral Health Technician
Banner Health
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-2010
High School Diploma -
Cheptil High School
Nairobi-Kenya11-2004
Skills
- Nursing management
- Case management
- Capital budget management
- Clinical leadership
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Staff evaluation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Recruiting and hiring
- Behavioral health
- Shift scheduling
- Issue resolution
- Nurse education and training
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Nursing staff supervision
- Team supervision
- Risk management
- Performance evaluations
- First aid and CPR
- Nursing recruitment
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 170 staff members BHTs and Nurses.
- Supervised team of 400 airmen at Fort Lee VA.
- Inducted to Hairston Hall Of Fame for volleyball accomplishment
- Honorable mentioned NAIA volleyball first team.
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- AZ Driver's License
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Aurora Behavioral Health
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Health
06.2019 - 12.2023
Logistics Readiness Airman
United States Air Force Reserve
06.2016 - 12.2023
Behavioral Health Technician
Banner Health
02.2015 - 06.2019
- Forklift Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- AZ Driver's License
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Central Methodist University
High School Diploma -
Cheptil High School
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