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Betsy Cherono

Louisville,KY

Summary

Compassionate and driven nursing professional completing an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at Bellarmine University (Graduation: Dec 2025, Current GPA: 3.9). Strong clinical experience across medical-surgical, mental health, pediatrics, maternal-newborn, and community health. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Background as a CNA and Clinical Dietitian with a proven ability to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Goldwater Care
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Delivered compassionate, direct patient care including bathing, feeding, mobility, and vital signs.
  • Supported nurses in safe care delivery for diverse health conditions.
  • Documented care accurately and reported patient changes to staff.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supported classroom and lab instruction, graded assignments, and mentored students.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Clinical Dietitian

Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2019
  • Conducted patient assessments, created nutrition care plans, and educated families.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to support critically ill patients.
  • Ensured nutritional compliance and supervised hospital food services.
  • Optimized nutritional support by adjusting enteral and parenteral feedings as needed based on patient needs and tolerance levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Accelerated Program)

Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
12.2025

Master of Science - Family And Consumer Science

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Egerton University
Kenya
12-2016

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Therapy
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Patient/Family Education
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Cultural Competence
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Leadership
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR): Epic, (exposure during clinicals)

Websites

Certification


  • Licensed SRNA in Kentucky, CNA in Illinois
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
  • MCH Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Goldwater Care
10.2023 - 12.2024

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Clinical Dietitian

Kenyatta National Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Accelerated Program)

Bellarmine University

Master of Science - Family And Consumer Science

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science - Food, Nutrition And Dietetics

Egerton University

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