CHRISTINE KATHURE
NAIROBI
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Kijabe Hospital, excelling in patient education and critical care. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance patient outcomes, and implement effective care plans. Skilled in laboratory testing and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring high standards of care and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NURSING OFFICER
NEOCARE HOSPITAL
04.2023 - Current
- Provide holistic patient care, including physical, mental, and social wellbeing
- Instantly respond to medical emergencies and immediately alert the senior nurse on duty and doctor on duty
- Administer prescribed medicine to patients either orally or parenterally and they offer to monitor patients for side effects
- Monitor and document vital signs, and hydration status and conduct diagnostic tests
- In the case of abnormal findings, seek help from the senior nurses or the doctor on duty
- Prepare patients for complex procedures and assist doctors during the procedures as prescribed
- Dispose of clinical and non-clinical waste safely
- Educate patients and family members on treatments and care plans
- Answer all of the patient's and family member's questions
- Work with other medical professionals such as surgeons, physicians, and physiotherapists who are treating the patient, update them on the patient's status, and receive orders or patient care recommendations
- Conduct routine activities such as safety checks, IV insertion urinary catheterization, and changing of wound dressing
- Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reevaluations Identifying occupational health needs; Making recommendations;
MEDICAL SURGICAL WARD
KIJABE HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 04.2023
- To organize the ward neatly, including ensuring dump dusting is done, beds are made and bedridden patients are bathed and comfortable
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records in the ward registers and nursing cadre
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in the patient's Condition
- Ensure emergency preparedness by maintaining and updating the emergency tray
- Consult and coordinate with the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans
- Conduct specified laboratory tests e.g RBS, FBS
- Direct and supervise less skilled nurses and other healthcare personnel
- Instruct individuals and families on disease prevention, health education, and health improvement activities
- Adequately plan for the discharge of the patient to ensure health maintenance
- Prepare and participate in ward rounds
- Giving health education to clients with lifestyle diseases and further follow-up through the hospital on how they're doing
MATRON NURSE
JEKA HEALTHCARE
11.2018 - 03.2019
- To organize the ward neatly, including ensuring dump dusting is done, beds are made and bedridden patients are bathed and comfortable
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records in the ward registers and nursing cadre
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in the patient's Condition
- Ensure emergency preparedness by maintaining and updating the emergency tray
- Consult and coordinate with the health care team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans
- Conduct specified laboratory tests e.g RBS, FBS
- Direct and supervise less skilled nurses and other healthcare personnel
- Instruct individuals and families on disease prevention, health education, and health improvement activities
- Adequately plan for the discharge of the patient to ensure health maintenance
- Prepare and participate in ward rounds
- Giving health education to clients with lifestyle diseases and further follow-up through the hospital on how they're doing
- Participate in CMEs to ensure all the staff are up to date with the current update
Education
Associate of Arts - ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
KIJABE
KIAMBU03-2024
Basic Life Support Certificate -
hamad medical city doha
DOHA QATARInfection Prevention and Control Certificate -
A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
Pain Management Certificate -
A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -
Consolata Nkubu School Of Nursing Meru
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education -
St Angelas Girls High School
MERUKenya Certificate Primary School -
Muccune Primary School
Skills
- Patient and family education skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization skill
- Time management
- Communication
- Integrity
- Good attitude
- Responsibility
- Disciplined
- Computer skills
- Teamwork
- Capacity building
Timeline
NURSING OFFICER
NEOCARE HOSPITAL
04.2023 - Current
MEDICAL SURGICAL WARD
KIJABE HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 04.2023
MATRON NURSE
JEKA HEALTHCARE
11.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT
KIJABE
Basic Life Support Certificate -
hamad medical city doha
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate -
A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
Pain Management Certificate -
A.I.C Kijabe Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -
Consolata Nkubu School Of Nursing Meru
Kenya Certificate Secondary Education -
St Angelas Girls High School
Kenya Certificate Primary School -
Muccune Primary School