Hi, I’m
Divinah Barongo
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Nurse with more than 6 years expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
Registered-Oncology Nurse
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Kitengela Subcounty Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
05.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation and advanced life support protocols and directives.
- Provided therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care to patient.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
11.2017 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Developed plan of care for patient reflecting collaboration with members of healthcare team.
- Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects in collaboration with provider.
- Conducted individualized patient assessment to report patient's immediate condition or needs to care team leader.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Rombo Mission Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
06.2016 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Kenyatta University Teaching Research Referral Hos, Nairobi Kenya
Higher Diploma from Oncology Nursing
05.2023
Kenya Medical Training College , Kisii
Diploma from Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
12.2016
Kebirigo High School , Nyamira County
from Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
2010
Kebirigo Primary School , Nyamira County
from Kenya Certificate of Primary School
2006
Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Recording Vital Signs
- Access Port Care
- Patient Care Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Cancer Patient Management
- Therapy and Counseling
- IV Administration
- Patient Records Documentation
- Accurate Documentation
- Drug Administration
- Routine Examinations
- Interpersonal Communications
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Education
- Pain Management Techniques
- Care Planning
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Side Effect Management
- Patient Admission
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
Kenya Registered Oncology Nurse 2022
Basic Life Support 2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2022
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse 2016
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Kisii
Referees
1.Lilian Achieng
Nurse incharge Kajiado county Referral Hospital
Contact 0700044787
2.Rosina Kamengo
Nurse Incharge Kitengela Hospital
Contact 0722663520
3.Mary Wambui
Clinician Incharge Rombo Mission Hospital
Contact0707219512
Timeline
Registered-Oncology Nurse
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Kitengela Subcounty Hospital
05.2021 - 11.2022
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2021
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Rombo Mission Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2017
Kenyatta University Teaching Research Referral Hos
Higher Diploma from Oncology Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma from Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kebirigo High School
from Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
Kebirigo Primary School
from Kenya Certificate of Primary School
Kenya Registered Oncology Nurse 2022
Basic Life Support 2022
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2022
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse 2016
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