Faith Gekonge, RN
Kansas City
Summary
Driven and highly adaptable Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac telemetry, critical care exposure, and crisis intervention. Skilled in managing high-acuity patients, recognizing early deterioration, and delivering rapid, patient-centered interventions. Seeking to contribute to Research Medical Center Level 1 ICU team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
Kansas City, MO
09.2025 - Current
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identifying arrhythmias and initiating interventions
- Manage high-acuity cardiac patients including heart failure, post CABG procedures, valve replacement, and chest pain
- Recognize early signs of deterioration and escalate care
- Administer cardiac medications and IV therapies
- Collaborate with rapid response teams and providers
- Educate patients on disease management
Mental Health Specialist II
Dungarvin
Minneapolis, MN
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create ABA care plans
- Administered medications and coordinate care
- Performed behavior de-escalation
- Supported individuals in mental health crisis
Student Nurse Intern
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans based on individual needs
- Assisted nursing staff in turning operating rooms, positioning patients and conducted time-outs
- Assessed patients pre and post surgical procedures under preceptor supervision
- Performed wound care and supported hyperbaric chamber patients
- Assisted with procedures and specimen collection
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Minnesota North College
Skills
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Sterile Technique
- Telemetry Interpretation
- Arrhythmia Recognition
- High-Acuity Care
- IV Therapy and Titration
- Diabetic Care
- Wound Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Rapid Response
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- NIHSS Certification
- BLS / First Aid / AED Certified - American Heart Association
- Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
09.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Olmsted Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mental Health Specialist II
Dungarvin
06.2019 - 08.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Minnesota North College
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
ICU/SICU, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Advanced Would Care, OB-GYN, Mother & Baby, Medical-Surgical, Mental Health, Skilled Nursing – High-acuity exposure with focus on patient monitoring, rapid response, and interdisciplinary care.