David Owino
Nairobi
Summary
Highly-motivated Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
St. Mary's School, Nairobi
Nairobi
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Counseled and educated students in small groups or as individuals concerning medical issues.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Conducted formal and informal evaluations of medical conditions and developed accurate medical summaries on students.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
Surgical Nurse
Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
Nairobi
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families before, during and after surgeries.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Clinical Nurse
St. Aloysius of Gonzaga
Nairobi
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to residents per doctors' orders.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed and reported symptoms, reactions and progress of each patient.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practices were followed.
Surgical Nurse
Tabaka Mission Hospital
Kisii
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
- Assessed patient condition before, during and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
- Performed wound dressing changes following prescribed orders from the physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as physicians, nurses, technicians, to provide quality care.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health (MPH)
University of Nairobi
Nairobi12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BScN)
Aga Khan University
Nairobi03.2016
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Registered Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Nairobi12.2011
Skills
- Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients needs
- Emergency Care
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Infection Control
- Good judgement, decision making and problem solving skills
- Highly adaptive and flexible
Languages
English, Swahili
First Language
Referees
1. CHARLES NGUNU
NURSE MANAGER.
AGA KHAN UINVERSITY HOSPITAL, NAIROBI.
EMAIL: charlesngunu@yahoo.com
CELL: +254-718862721
2. MR. BENEDICT OTIENO
PRINCIPAL.
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL, NAIROBI.
EMAIL: principal@stmarys.ac.ke
CELL: +254-721521890
3. DR. NYAWIRA NYAGAH
MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
UTHIRU LEVEL 3 HOSPITAL
EMAIL: drnyawira@students.uonbi.ac.ke
CELL: +254-722672636
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
School Nurse
St. Mary's School, Nairobi
01.2016 - 08.2021
Surgical Nurse
Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
10.2015 - 12.2015
Clinical Nurse
St. Aloysius of Gonzaga
01.2012 - 09.2015
Surgical Nurse
Tabaka Mission Hospital
03.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Public Health (MPH)
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BScN)
Aga Khan University
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Registered Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
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