Cecilia Maina
Nairobi
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated Registered Critical Care Nurse with 5+ years of experience delivering direct bedside care in intensive care units. Seeking to offer a broad spectrum of knowledge and field experience in the ICU setting while being adaptable to the institution's values.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Nurse
COPTIC HOSPITAL
03.2019 - Current
- Critical Care Unit
- DUTIES:
- Independently managed a complex caseload of critically ill patients, providing focused care and timely interventions.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs monitoring, lab results interpretation, and clinical data analysis to identify potential complications.
- Administered high-risk medications and complex IV therapies according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Initiated rapid response interventions for deteriorating patients, including code blue resuscitation procedures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care and outcomes
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Provided patient and family education regarding critical illness, treatment options, and end-of-life decisions.
Clinical Nurse
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Medical Ward
- DUTIES:
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to analyze patient data, evaluate diagnosis, and implemented treatment plans based on symptoms, age, and overall patient needs
• Delivered patient-centered care in a 300-bed hospital with 1:6 patient ratios and educated patients and families on prognosis, treatment plans, and at -home care
• Administered medication, perform physical examinations of patients, collected blood samples, delivered patient needs , and performed EKG testing - Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Reviewed patient health status and developed individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
NAIROBI WEST HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Medical and Surgical wards
- DUTIES:
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to all the patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amref International University
Nairobi07.2023
Higher National Diploma - Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Machakos 02.2019
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Muran'ga 08.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ndururumo High School
Nyahururu11.2007
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Clinical judgment
- Family advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient discharging
- Taking vitals
- Chart management
- Standards of care
- Patient Check-ins
- IV setup
- Patient advocacy
- Policy adherence
- Evaluations
- Treatment Planning
- Evidence-based practices
Certification
- Computer Systems and Application- Partners Computer Training College
- BLS and ACLS by American Heart Association-Kenya Council of Emergency Medical Technicians
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/1989
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Hobbies and Interests
- Team sports
- Academic writing and doing online nursing research
- Racing mountain bikes
Timeline
Critical Care Nurse
COPTIC HOSPITAL
03.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse
NAIROBI WEST HOSPITAL
11.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Amref International University
Higher National Diploma - Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Ndururumo High School
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