Caroline Ndinda John
Machakos
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 5 years of experience, demonstrating a proven track record of dependability and responsibility. Strong analytical skills facilitate the assessment of complex conditions and the implementation of effective interventions tailored to individual needs. A unique empathy for diverse situations fosters meaningful connections with patients, families and facility staff. Committed to maintaining open lines of communication, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged in the care process.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Nurse in Charge
Machakos Level 5 Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Managing staff scheduling to ensure adequate nurse coverage during shifts without compromising quality of care provided.
- Improving patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care to patients and addressing their concerns promptly.
- Delegating tasks effectively to nursing staff thus ensuring proper distribution of workload and optimal patient care delivery.
- Championing initiatives aimed at streamlining workflows within the unit which resulting in reduced waiting times for patients receiving care services.
- Participating in interdisciplinary meetings discussing complex cases involving multiple specialties resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Streamlining documentation processes, reducing redundancies while maintaining accuracy in patient records and reports.
- Mentoring new nurses on best practices, clinical skills development, and hospital policies, enhancing overall team performance levels.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient care delivery within the unit.
- Contributing to a positive working environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and professional growth among nursing staff members.
- Ensuring timely treatment for patients through efficient triaging and prioritization of medical emergencies.
Senior Nursing Officer
Machakos Level 5 Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Hospital Bed capacity: 400 Bed capacity
- Department: Accident & Emergency
- Department bed capacity:20
- Unit nurse patient ratio: 1:6
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Quickly assessing patient needs.
- Treating critical injuries, allergic reactions, and trauma.
- Performing minor medical operations.
- Cleaning wounds.
- Drawing blood.
- Maintaining emergency room care standards.
- Assisting with insurance paperwork.
- Ensuring the efficiency of the patient check-in process.
- Displaying strong decision-making skills in emergency scenarios.
Nursing Officer
Kangundo Level 4 Hospital
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 350 Bed capacity
- Department: Surgical
- Department bed capacity:40
- Unit nurse patient ratio: 1:6
- Roles and Responsibilities
- - Providing Pre-operative care to patients prior to surgery to ensure they were in proper condition before undergoing surgical procedures. Made sure the necessary tests were carried out and consent signed.
- Giving post-operative care to patients after surgery. Managed post-surgical wounds.
- Giving patient education. This included diabetic wound management, foot care in diabetic patients.
- Administration of prescribed medications. This included calculation and administration of intravenous, oral, and topical medications.
- Measurement and recording of patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Assisting patients with nutritional and elimination needs.
- Acute and chronic wound management.
- Cases Managed:
- Appendectomy, cholecystectomy, debridement of wound, burn or infection, dilation and curettage, skin graft, hemorrhoidectomy, inguinal hernia repair, prostatectomy, tonsillectomy, intestinal obstruction.
- Equipment Handled:
- Pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, oxygen machines, suction machine, thermometer, ventilators, ECG monitors, glucometer.
Nursing Officer
Shalom Hospital Athi River
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Hospital Bed capacity: 250 Bed capacity
- Department: Medical
- Department bed capacity:20
- Unit nurse patient ratio: 1:7
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducting daily assessment of patient’s need and addressing them.
- Maintaining confidentiality and collaborative relationship with clients and health professionals.
- Document and keeps records of care provided to patients as per the stipulated guidelines.
- Mentoring students and junior staff.
- Educating patients and their relatives on their conditions and the care being delivered.
- Participating in Infection prevention and control activities.
- Administering prescribed medication, including application of appropriate treatment.
- Management of chronic and post-surgical wounds presenting in the department, this includes diabetic wounds, gangrenous wounds, bed sores, post-surgical wounds.
- Coming up with patient specific care plans that offer individualized care to patients in the unit.
- Cases Managed:
- Diabetes, hypertension, leukemia, anaemia, cardiac diseases, dementia, parkinsonism, renal failure, liver failure, HIV/AIDs/STIs, Pneumonia, tuberculosis, malaria, asthma, typhoid, cholera, dehydration.
- Equipment Handled:
- Pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, oxygen machines, suction machine, thermometer, ventilators, ECG monitors, nebulizer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Kenya12.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Precious Blood Girls’ High School
12.2008
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Malivani A.I.C Boarding Primary School
12.2004
Skills
Compassionate patient support
References
- Veronicah, Mutinda, Senior Nursing Officer, mutindavero4@gmail.com, +254 721663750, Machakos Level 5 Hospital
- Peter, Nandikove, Senior Lecturer, peternandikove@gmail.com, +254 724116469, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Interests
Reading medical journals, Research, Fieldwork and volunteering to community services, Playing volleyball, Travelling and exploring to appreciate the environment around us
WORKSHOPS
- Attended Emergency Medical Care Symposium 2023 in November, 2023 by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF).
- Basic Emergency Care – Trainer of Trainees training by JHPIEGO/WHO/MOH in April, 2023. Became a ToT (Trainer of Trainees).
- I have attended “Basic Emergency Care” Training by RISE/USAID on 25th- 29th July 2022.
- I have attended Workshop on “Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care” August 2014, by Liverpool school of tropical medicine.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Nursing Students Organization Secretary
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
- May 2011 – May 2012
- Tasks performed
- To act as a link between the administration and students
- To coordinate any students’ related matters.
- To give a timely report and account for any activities done by students in campus and out of campus.
- To report any issues concerning students to the right parties responsible.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
- Won the miss nursing award in August 2012, for portraying intellectual, professional, and social attributes.
- July 2012 - member and trained peer educator of the I Choose Life, Africa –MMUST Chapter.
- Represented Masinde Muliro university in the National exhibition of Kenyan universities.
- Awarded nurse of the year in Masinde Muliro University August,2011 for showing exemplary academic and clinical performance.
Timeline
Nurse in Charge
Machakos Level 5 Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Senior Nursing Officer
Machakos Level 5 Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Officer
Kangundo Level 4 Hospital
05.2016 - 12.2019
Nursing Officer
Shalom Hospital Athi River
01.2015 - 04.2016
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Precious Blood Girls’ High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Malivani A.I.C Boarding Primary School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology