ANNE WANGUI WAMBUI
Registered Nurse
Nairobi
Summary
I am a dedicated registered nurse with a diploma in Nursing from The Nairobi Hospital college of health sciences. My skills include patient assessment, care planning, and effective teamwork. I have a strong grasp of nursing principles, infection control, medication administration, and patient education. I also possess comprehensive knowledge and skills in Kaizen principles. I am passionate about providing quality care to patients of all backgrounds and ages, a passion that extends beyond the bedside. I am an avid advocate for patient rights, health education, preventive care, holistic well being and community engagement. I am seeking an entry-level nursing position in a reputable healthcare facility to positively impact patients' lives. I aspire to provide exemplary care and proactively contribute to healthier communities.
Compassionate healthcare professional committed to providing high quality patient care. Collaborates successfully with team to meet needs of busy units.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
VOLUNTEER LOCUM REGISTERED NURSE
AFYA MEDICAL CLINIC
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Provide patient care in a manner that reflects respect for patients rights, dignity, values, cultural preference and expressed needs
- Assess patients physical, psychological and social needs
- Assess pain and implement appropriate management techniques
- Develop and implement and revise care plans that reflect patient diagnosis and outlined standards of care
- Document patient history, symptoms, assessments, tests
- Educate patient and family on managing injuries and illnesses
- Review patient history, diagnostics and lab data and report any abnormalities
- Provide home based care for terminally ill patients
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Admitted women in labor ward, helped perform vaginal examination to ascertain the stages of labor
- Providing guidance to new mothers on all aspects of recovery and infant care
- Assisted in Tracking a mother's progress through the stages of labor
- Assisted to manage mothers with PET, gestational diabetes and APH
- Assisted in CS deliveries, repair of episiotomy and management of PPH
- Monitored mother and child well being using a pantograph
- Assessment of mother and newborn and documentation
- Health education of mothers on danger signs, nutrition, hygiene and breastfeeding
- Preparing all the necessary complex instruments and equipment including microscopes, lasers and endoscopes and ensuring surgical room is well equipped
- Supporting patients through the preoperative phase of an operation, thus ensuring they remain calm
- Assisted in Providing care and treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery
- Assisted in surgical procedures and maintained a sterile field
- Admission and assessment of the newborn
- Performed neonatal resuscitation
- Performed first and daily examination of the newborn
- Maintained vaccines/administered vaccinations to children
- Worked in ANC unit
- Took mothers history and performed physical examination and counselling
- Educated mothers on family planning methods, removal of coils, breast examinations, and papsmear
- Performed admissions of patients with medical conditions e.g
- Hypertension, diabetes, malaria, meningitis, etc and was able to do nursing and medical management with the aid of nursing process and daily nursing care plans and documentation
- Performed admissions, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients with surgical conditions and documented accurately
- Performed wound dressing and daily cleaning, suturing of wounds, incision of abscess
- Performed daily observations by taking daily vital signs and ensured they are within normal range and documented accurately and reported any abnormalities
- Triaged incoming patients based on level of injury or illness
- Assisted to determine transfer of patients to other wings
- Keeping in close contact with laboratory staff to pass results onto A&E doctors
- Assisted to Administer life-sustaining medications, resuscitative IV fluids, and blood products
- Conducting thorough Mental Health Assessment (MSE) to identify mental health needs
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications, observed for side effects and collaborated with psychiatrist to adjust medication as necessary
- Facilitated therapeutic interventions such as counselling, group therapy and family therapy to support patients in managing their mental health
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessment, interventions and response to treatment to facilitate continuity of care
DIGITALIZATION CLERK
DISI GROUP
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Accurately entered and updated data from physical documents into the company's digital systems
- Organize and digitize files by scanning and saving them in the appropriate format and location and maintained confidentiality of sensitive data at all times
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines and performance targets and Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
BRAND AMBASSADOR
SHELL PETROL STATION
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Was central in helping to improve on the brand credibility and image during my tenure
- Also helped to expand the brand's market reach and also in acquiring new audience
ATTACHEE HR COORDINATOR
UNICORE PROJECTORS
01.2017 - 12.2017
- I was recognized for realization of improved employee record management; maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal details, employment history, and compliance documents
- I also played a significant part in ensuring effective Coordination of HR Events and Training Programs for employees
HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN
JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Increased efficiency on files retrieval by arranging them numerically thus saving up on time
- Through the help of the HR, I actively took part in streamlining recruitment and on-boarding processes by implementing effective procedures for job postings, candidate screening, and on-boarding new hires, thereby reducing time-to-fill positions and improve the overall experience for new employees
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN)
Cicley McDonnell College of Health Sciences
01.2021 - 04.2024
Diploma - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
01.2014 - 04.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Gathirimu Girls High School
01.2010 - 04.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
City Primary School
01.2002 - 04.2009
Skills
Care plansNursing protocolsMedication administrationDosage calculationInfection controlWound assessmentPatient educationEmpathetic counselingMultidisciplinary teamworkCultural sensitivityLeadershipCoachingTask planningWorkflow optimizationCommunication skillsEvidence-based researchQuality improvementProtocol adherence
Administering medicines
Administering medicines
Caesarean section preparation
Infection Control
Culturally sensitive
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Vascular care understanding
Professional conduct upholding
Advanced cpr trained
Medical screening
Medication Administration
Patient transportation
Community advocate
Intake and discharge
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Home visits
Direct patient care
Checking oxygen levels
Prenatal care
Acute care expertise
Acute and rehabilitative care
Care planning
Seizure management
Emergency protocols
Preparing for procedures
Stitches removal
Psychiatric and mental health care
Monitoring Vital Signs
Operating theatre and Casualty Department experience
Immunisation skills
Active listening
Patient education
Maintained feeding pumps
IV drug therapy management
Sensory impairments and physical disabilities support
Discharge procedures
Analgesia control
Sick visit procedures
Emergency room competence
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Tracheostomy care
Health promotion strategies
Enthusiastic caregiver
Emotional awareness
Nursing home shift management
Taking vitals
Updating computer records
Patient admission
Cardiac life support qualified
Patient health education
Aseptic techniques
Certification
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 09/01/24
References
- DR. Paul Njoroge, Medical doctor, Afya Medical Clinic, +254 (0) 721 481 289, paulnjoroge005@gmail.com
- Mrs. Edith Gatari Kamau, Lecturer, The Nairobi Hospital College of Health Sciences, +254 (0) 723 810 150, edithgatari@nbihosp.org
- DR. Margaret Sirima, Occupation, The Nairobi Hospital College of Health Sciences, +254 (0) 722 584 928, margaretsirima@nbihosp.org
Timeline
VOLUNTEER LOCUM REGISTERED NURSE
AFYA MEDICAL CLINIC
09.2024 - 10.2024
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 08.2024
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nursing (KRN)
Cicley McDonnell College of Health Sciences
01.2021 - 04.2024
DIGITALIZATION CLERK
DISI GROUP
11.2020 - 03.2021
BRAND AMBASSADOR
SHELL PETROL STATION
12.2019 - 09.2020
ATTACHEE HR COORDINATOR
UNICORE PROJECTORS
01.2017 - 12.2017
HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN
JOMO KENYATTA FOUNDATION
09.2015 - 11.2015
Diploma - Human Resource Management (HRM)
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology
01.2014 - 04.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Gathirimu Girls High School
01.2010 - 04.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
City Primary School
01.2002 - 04.2009