ERICK JOE OCHIENG
Community Health Nurse
Nairobi
Summary
Empathetic Nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 2 years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities through diligent monitoring of disease progression and proactive intervention strategies.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed to achieve desired results.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote safe and effective patient care within the organization.
- Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients' wellbeing.
- Mentored nursing staff to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
Education
Diploma - Community Health Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya12-2023
Skills
Infection Prevention Control
Accomplishments
- Engaged in a Quality Assurance Program that involved enforcement of IPC protocols that led to improved patient care and organizational policies
- Assisted in reviewing and updating departmental SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to reflect new national and global guidelines.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Diploma - Community Health Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College