Alice Ndirangu
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kenswed Nursing Home
Ngong
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses .
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with different illnesses.
Occupational Health Nurse
Tropiflora Limited
Limuru
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Collaborated with physicians or other licensed practitioners to arrange further medical treatment.
- Assessed health risks in the work place
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Employed nursing skills to evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Ensured hygiene in the kindergarten, kitchen, residential area, and the sanitary areas
- Attended to sick patients in the company and Referred major injuries and complicated cases.
- Organized annual medical check ups according to the company policies.
- Organized quarterly cholinesterase tests and undertake medical check ups for all the sprayers and chemical store handlers
- Organized annual training of the safety committee members
- Ordered drugs out of stock on behalf of the company
- Ensured all employees were well-equipped with personal protective gear in their workplaces
Registered Nurse
Glory Medical Center
Juja
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
12.2018
Diploma
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- Breastfeeding Education
- Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy
- Sanitation
- Evaluation
Cooking
During my days off, I enjoy cooking and baking. I have entered several amateur baking contests that focus on making exotic cakes or cupcakes. Most of the time, I bake cakes and treats for my friends or family or special occasions. I also enjoy reading, dancing, and travelling.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse - Kenswed Nursing Home
07.2019 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse - Tropiflora Limited
04.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse - Glory Medical Center
12.2018 - 03.2019
Kenya Medical Training College - High School Diploma,
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