BRENDA SIRENGO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse and Midwife with extensive experience in maternal and child healthcare, critical nursing, and health education. Passionate about improving maternal and infant health outcomes, providing quality patient-centered care, and promoting preventive healthcare initiatives. Adept at handling obstetric emergencies, lactation support, and postpartum care, with a strong commitment to ethical and professional nursing standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LOCUM MATERNITY NURSE
KAJIADO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
KAJIADO
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced infant and maternal health outcomes through diligent monitoring of labor progress.
- Facilitated breastfeeding success by providing personalized lactation guidance.
- Conducted newborn assessments immediately post-birth to evaluate health status.
- Monitored postpartum progress through evaluating physical recovery, offering feeding guidance for infants, and assessing mental well-being.
- Elevated the birthing experience through dedicated one-on-one care during labor.
CLINICAL NURSE
MAASAI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
KAJIADO
11.2020 - Current
- Addressed health needs of both employees and learners.
- Directed the organization of essential referral processes.
- Managed comprehensive wellness programs by coordinating related health tasks.
- Enhanced institute safety through rigorous infection prevention practices.
- Managed student medication schedules effectively.
- Inventory management of pharmaceuticals and medical instruments.
STUDENT MIDWIFE
PUMWANI MATERNITY HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Aided in birth process, ensuring safe outcomes for both mother and child.
- Guided clients through labor by employing pain relief strategies, emotional encouragement, and physiological advice.
NAIROBI WOMEN HOSPITAL
NAIROBI
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Offering comprehensive nursing care across various clinic departments.
- Administered advanced medical support to severely ill individuals.
NURSE-MOH
KANAMAI HEALTH SERVICES
MTWAPA
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Delivered nursing care across diverse healthcare services, including maternity and immunization.
- Cooperated across departments to ensure superior health outcomes for patients.
NURSE- MOH
UTANGE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Providing nursing care, maternity and family planning services, child welfare clinic (CWC) and other outpatient services
Student nurse
MOH, COAST PROVINCIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Providing nursing, medical, surgical and obstetric care to patients in respective placements under supervision with the nurse in charge respectively
District experience
VIHIGA COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Under the direction of the SCPHN maintained cold chain for KEPI services
- Public health supervisory visits to market, food premises, water treatment plants and learning how to collaborate with other departments towards achievement of health among people
RURAL HEALTH CENTER MANAGEMENT
MOH, MBALE RURAL AND TRAINING HEALTH SERVICES
08.2016 - 09.2016
- - Management of MCH/FP to maximize clients services and flow
- - Carrying out school health programme/services to all schools under its coverage
- - Carrying out outreach services and curative care to the community supervised by nurse in charge
Vaccinator
MOH/WHO & UNICEF
Kisauni
05.2016 - 05.2016
- - Stationary vaccination of children under 15 years old
- - Case finding of children under 5 years with danger signs of measles-rubella episodes
- - Health education to community members on measles- rubella
Vaccinator
MOMBASA COUNTY, NYALI
MOMBASA
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Conducted door-to-door vaccination for children under five years.
- Conducted case finding of children under 15 years experiencing acute flaccid paralysis episodes.
- Educated community members on effective strategies to combat polio transmission.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MIDWIFERY
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
Nairobi03.2023
Diploma - Kenya registered community health nurse
K.M.T.C-MOMBASA CAMPUS
Mombasa01.2017
Certificate - first aid
K.M.T.C-Mombasa campus
Mombasa10.2013
K.C.S.E -
ST. MARKS GIRLS-CHERANGANI
KITALE01.2011
K.C.P.E -
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
KITALE01.2007
Skills
- Maternal and Infant Care
- Critical Care Nursing Skills
- Community Health Promotion
- Health Education Support
- Infection Control Expertise
- Drug Dispensing and Stock Control
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Trainings Workshops And Seminars
- 10/24/17, Kanamai Health Services, Management of diabetes and related illnesses.
- 06/02-06/04/16, MOH, Mombasa County. Jambo Village Hotel-Changamwe, Case management training for the implementation of the national guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of malaria.
- 10/02/16, MOH, Coast Provincial General Hospital, Benefits of exclusive breastfeeding and its relation to HIV/AIDS exposed infants.
- 09/13-10/13, K.M.T.C – Mombasa Campus, First aid and computer packages.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing hockey
- Participating in community/institution developments
Research Work And Experience
04/16-12/17, KMTC-Mombasa, A study on instrumental programme increasing mothers attendance on immunization regime.
References
- Caroline Kamanja, Midwife, Kajiado County Referral Hospital, P.O Box 31, Kajiado, 01100, 0719497419
- Rose Mutwiwa, Aga Khan University, P.O. Box 30270, Nairobi, 00100, 0721265573
- Mirriam Njoroge, Masai Technical Training Institute, P.O Box 125, Kajiado, 01100, 0724774813
- Mitchelle Wairimu, Nairobi Women Hospital, 0729020647, michnimo0@gmail.com
- Sarah Wanjiru Njoroge, Kanamai Health Services, P.O Box 757, Mtwapa, 80109, 0712620455, sarahwanjiru67@gmail.com
- Mr. Jasper Mbung’u, HOD Nursing Department, K.M.T.C – Mombasa Campus, P.O Box 87946, Mombasa, 80100, 0722339961
Timeline
LOCUM MATERNITY NURSE
KAJIADO COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL
01.2022 - Current
STUDENT MIDWIFE
PUMWANI MATERNITY HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 02.2023
CLINICAL NURSE
MAASAI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC
11.2020 - Current
NAIROBI WOMEN HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 01.2020
NURSE-MOH
KANAMAI HEALTH SERVICES
07.2017 - 12.2017
NURSE- MOH
UTANGE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2017 - 06.2017
District experience
VIHIGA COUNTY AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 10.2016
RURAL HEALTH CENTER MANAGEMENT
MOH, MBALE RURAL AND TRAINING HEALTH SERVICES
08.2016 - 09.2016
Vaccinator
MOH/WHO & UNICEF
05.2016 - 05.2016
Vaccinator
MOMBASA COUNTY, NYALI
11.2015 - 11.2015
Student nurse
MOH, COAST PROVINCIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 01.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MIDWIFERY
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
Diploma - Kenya registered community health nurse
K.M.T.C-MOMBASA CAMPUS
Certificate - first aid
K.M.T.C-Mombasa campus
K.C.S.E -
ST. MARKS GIRLS-CHERANGANI
K.C.P.E -
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
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