CAROLINE NZUKI
REGISTERED NURSE
NAIROBI,KENYA
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
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
MATER HOSPITAL
NAIROBI
10.2021 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
REGISTERED NURSE
BRISTOLPARK HOSPITAL
NAIROBI
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING MATER HOSPITAL
NAIROBI ,KENYACERTIFICATE - ACLS ,BLS
EMMERGENCY CARE TRAINERS
NAIROBI 07.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
MISYANI GIRLS SECODARY SCHOOL
MACHAKOS 02.2011 - 11.2014
No Degree - PRIMARY EDUCATION
MULINGANA PRIMARY SCHOOL
MACHAKOSSkills
Patient Management
Physical assessments
Emergency Procedures
Medication Administration
Chest pain management
Health screening
Administering immunizations
Intake and discharge
Patient education
Wound Care
Infection control measures
Care Plan Development
Timeline
CERTIFICATE - ACLS ,BLS
EMMERGENCY CARE TRAINERS
07.2022 - 07.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
MATER HOSPITAL
10.2021 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
BRISTOLPARK HOSPITAL
11.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
MISYANI GIRLS SECODARY SCHOOL
02.2011 - 11.2014
No Degree - Nursing
CATHERINE MCAULEY SCHOOL OF NURSING MATER HOSPITAL
No Degree - PRIMARY EDUCATION
MULINGANA PRIMARY SCHOOL