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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nursing Officer
Kenya Electricity Generating Company -Sondu Miriu Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Handle client interactions, arrange consultations, and respond to medical-administrative inquiries
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Help in developing and organizing registration system and documentation of patients
Ensure absolute confidentiality in dealing with medical issues
Handle documentation related to sick leave and medical evacuations
Consolidate statistics on mortality, morbidity, evacuations, accidents and sick leave
Administer recommended vaccines based on standard procedures and record them on case-by-case basis
Prepare articles on relevant health education topics
Support risk identification and management, raising concerns to supervisors when necessary
Provide emergency medical services to beneficiaries as per emergency on-call schedule
Support in assisted referral for any patients requiring accompanied referral services
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
Welcomed and provided patients with information on various services.
Nursing Officer
Karatina University-Health Services
01.2012 - 12.2022
Emergency medical response and evacuations
Providing accurate documentation, proper record keeping and storage for continuity of care and auditing
Facilitating maintenance of good interpersonal relationships amongst nursing team and patients
Attending to emergencies within unit and other units within hospital
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with care teams
Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and updating protocols.
Provided high-quality patient education on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering patients in their own healthcare decisions.
Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
Staff Nurse
Magunga Sub County Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2011
Taking care of critically ill patients to include doing pressure area care, bed bath, feeding, suctioning during chest physiotherapy and providing support for their relatives
Managing and performing circumcision procedures, STI screening and treatment as part of HIV/AIDS control in Nyanza province
Pressure area care, feeding, suctioning during chest physiotherapy and providing support for their relatives
Provided primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatrics patients
Chronic patient care in surgical unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for patients per shift
Oversaw and managed 10 clinical and support staff members in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Prepared monthly reports on department performance
Explained procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension.
Staff Nurse
Sasini Company Limited
12.2006 - 07.2009
Admission of women in labour and monitored progress of labour
Offered reproductive health and child care education
Offered care to critical patients pre and post operatively
Expertise in STDs, HIV and family planning
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College - Kisumu
12.2006
High School Diploma -
Moi Minariet Secondary School - Sotik
11.1999
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Primary Education
Tengecha Boys Boarding Primary - Kericho
11.1994
Skills
Medication Management
Current licensure with Nursing Council of Kenya
Healthcare ethics
Clinical Documentation
Patient and family education
Medication and IV administration
Patient education
IV setup
Personal care needs
Patient consultation
Setting up referrals
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Senior Nursing Officer
Kenya Electricity Generating Company -Sondu Miriu Clinic
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Officer
Karatina University-Health Services
01.2012 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse
Magunga Sub County Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2011
Staff Nurse
Sasini Company Limited
12.2006 - 07.2009
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College - Kisumu
High School Diploma -
Moi Minariet Secondary School - Sotik
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Primary Education
Tengecha Boys Boarding Primary - Kericho
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