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Work History
Education
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Agnetta Okonji Omulama

Agnetta Okonji Omulama

Nursing
Nairobi,Kenya

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Jumuia Hospital, where I improved patient satisfaction ratings through personalized care and effective education. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy, I excel in high-stress environments, ensuring optimal outcomes while fostering teamwork and enhancing care quality.

Overview

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Languages
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Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Jumuia Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
  • Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
  • Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
  • Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
  • Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Nurse

Makkah Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023

Provided nursing care at DG Hospital from August 2020 to October 2020.

Provided exceptional nursing care at Evarena Medicare from March 2021 to July 2021.

Delivered patient care services at Mission Care Nursing Home during the latter half of 2021.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing,Mental Health & Psychiatry

Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi-mathare
03-2021

High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education (KCSE)

St. Marys Mumias Girls High School
Kakamega County
11-2015

Skills

Patient education

Medication and IV administration

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Wound management

Care plan implementation

Patient assessment

Unit administration

Patient care

Patient management

Infection control

Emergency care

Health promotion

Surgical care

Licensed RN

Clinical documentation

Family education

Nursing staff leadership

Community health

Disease prevention

Pediatric care

Critical care nursing

Maternal-newborn care

Mental health care

Healthcare ethics

Tracheostomy care

Home health care

Compassionate care

Licensed by state nursing board

Diabetes management

Treatment Planning

Care coordination

Geriatric care

Clinical judgment

Palliative care

Seizure management

Post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) certification

Referral generation

Blood transfusion administration

Nursing assessments

Phlebotomy techniques

End-of-life care

Inpatient care

Discharge planning

Medication reconciliation

Outpatient care

Patient advocacy

Electronic health records management

Chemotherapy administration

Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification

Policy and procedure compliance

Cultural history

Patient safety monitoring

Advanced cardiac life support

Workflow and patient management

Student training

Direct nursing care

Discharge coordination

Gastrostomy tube care

Charting medication administration

Patient care and education

IV therapy management

Catheter maintenance

Nursing staff development

Patient assessment and care

Nursing plan development

Medical chart management

Nasogastric tube insertion

HIPAA protocol adherence

Ventilator care

NG tube insertion

Telemetry and advanced cardiac care

Clinical risk assessment

Neonatal care expertise

Patient rights advocacy

RN case management

Triage assessment

Patient monitoring

Taking vitals

IV setup

Wound care

Intravenous therapy

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Breastfeeding education

Patient evaluation

Collecting vitals

Emotional awareness

Compassion and empathy

Emergency response

Patient consultation

Newborn care

Postpartum care

Patient counseling

Team coordination

Critical care

Medical assessment

Patient education and counseling

Accomplishments

•Provided comprehensive maternal and neonatal care in a high-volume maternity unit, managing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal patients.

•Assisted in safe deliveries and emergency obstetric procedures, contributing to positive maternal and newborn outcomes.

•Delivered specialized care to premature and critically ill neonates in NICU, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and supporting respiratory care.

•Maintained strict infection prevention and control standards, contributing to reduced neonatal infection rates.

•Educated mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, and postnatal recovery, improving maternal confidence and infant health outcomes.

•Collaborated with pediatricians and obstetric teams to stabilize high-risk newborns and mothers during emergencies.

•Accurately documented patient records and ensured compliance with hospital protocols and maternal-child health guidelines.

Certification

Nursing council of kenya :Kenya Registered Nurse/Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse

Interests

Quality improvement in healthcare

Leadership development and mentorship

Reading medical journals

Fitness and wellness

Team sports

Timeline

Ministry of Health:National Emergency Obstetric an Newborn Care(EmONC) Mentorship course

06-2025

Nurse

Jumuia Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Nurse

Makkah Hospital
05.2022 - 10.2023

Nursing council of kenya :Kenya Registered Nurse/Mental Health & Psychiatric Nurse

04-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing,Mental Health & Psychiatry

Kenya Medical Training College

High School Diploma - Kenya Certificate For Secondary Education (KCSE)

St. Marys Mumias Girls High School
Agnetta Okonji OmulamaNursing