MAGDALINE KAMBUA
Summary
Accomplished Physical Therapist possessing strong clinical assessment and evaluation skills. Provides supportive environment conducive to addressing individual needs. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with health care professionals to assess and treat complex conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Physiotherapist
Home-Based Care
11.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among colleagues by sharing industry research findings and best-practice guidelines.
- Performed community outreach to promote health and wellness.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention, and therapeutic treatments.
- Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
Physiotherapist
Murang'a Level 5 Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Designed and reviewed clinical management plans to encourage exercise and movement.
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Evaluated physician referrals and determined appropriate evaluation procedures according to patient needs and medical history.
- Assessed patient needs through physical exams and evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans.
Junior Physiotherapist
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Planned and carried out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics and injury prevention to avoid risk of re-injury.
- Evaluated patients'' medical histories to identify underlying conditions that may impact their ability to participate in physiotherapy treatments fully.
- Assisted senior physiotherapists in developing rehabilitation programs tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Relationship Officer
Equity Bank Kenya
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked with clients to address and respond to client and partnership management issues.
- Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
- Liaised with customers and funding sources to identify and remove roadblocks to business funding.
- Facilitated meetings and discussions between clients, sales and delivery teams.
- Increased referral business by actively networking within the community and participating in local events representing the bank.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
Kiambu11.2021
KCSE -
Alliance Girls High School
Kiambu12.2015
KCPE -
Kawelu Primary School
Makueni11.2011
Skills
- Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
- Home Exercise Programs
- Patient Assessment
- Hydrotherapy Techniques
- Pediatric physiotherapy
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Wheelchair assessment and prescription
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- CPR/AED
- Physical examination
- Lymphedema management
Accomplishments
- Commended for reducing the pain and suffering of geriatric patients struggling with joint problems and arthritis.
- Consistently recognized by peers for outstanding achievement in working with children with disabilities.
- Collaborated with a team of seven in the development of a research project that won the Research Project of the Year Award in 2021.
References
Dr. Ann Mwihaki Muturi
Senior Physiotherapist, Kenyatta National Hospital
+254716213592
Dr. Wallace Karuguti
Senior lecturer, JKUAT-Physiotherapy department.
Mugambiw80@gmail.com
+254739968856
Interests
Research
Reading
Article Writing
Certification
ACL rehabilitation-Physioplus
Sports physician's toolkit- world anti-doping agency (WADA)
iSAFE- world anti-doping agency (WADA)
Medical professionals at major games-WADA
Research Writing
I have participated in various research projects, with the most successful being "Activity Limitations and Quality of Life for Persons with Knee Osteoarthritis." This project examined the limitations in activities of daily living, as well as the compromised quality of life that Knee osteoarthritis patients encounter.
Languages
English
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Home-Based Care
11.2021 - Current
Physiotherapist
Murang'a Level 5 Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Junior Physiotherapist
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Relationship Officer
Equity Bank Kenya
04.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology (JKUAT)
KCSE -
Alliance Girls High School
KCPE -
Kawelu Primary School
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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