ESTHER KAREN MWANTHI
Nurse
Makueni
Summary
Mature and responsible Kenya-registered community health nurse with a passion for excellence, dedicated to delivering attentive patient care and effectively communicating accurate health information to the public. Skilled in performing a wide range of nursing duties, from conducting routine physicals to providing critical support in emergency care situations. Committed to enhancing community health outcomes through proactive education and compassionate service. Adept at fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes patient well-being and empowerment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Makueni General Hospital
09.2018 - Current
- Monitor newborn vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiration, oxygen saturation).
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Administer prescribed medications, fluids, and nutrition.
- Provide respiratory support (oxygen therapy, suctioning, CPAP, ventilator support under supervision).
- Support feeding (breastfeeding, cup feeding, tube feeding, IV nutrition).
- Maintain thermoregulation (incubator, warmer, kangaroo mother care).
- Practice infection prevention (hand hygiene, aseptic technique, equipment disinfection).
- Perform newborn procedures (weighing, cord care, immunizations, phototherapy).
- Identify and report danger signs (apnea, cyanosis, poor feeding, convulsions).
- Educate and support mothers/parents on newborn care and breastfeeding.
- Offer psychological and emotional support to families.
- Document care, observations, and interventions accurately.
- Communicate changes in condition to doctors and team members.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team during ward rounds and care planning.
- Refer newborns needing specialized interventions.
- Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and dignity of patients.
- Engage in continuous professional learning and skills improvement.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Nurse
Nairobi Women's Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Diploma - community health nurse (KRCHN)
Amref University
Nairobi01.2019
Enrolled Community Health Nurse - KECHN
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Garissa01.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mwaani Girls High School
Wote01.2007
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Makutano Primary School
Wote01.2003
Skills
- Language Skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken English, Swahili and Kamba
- Computer
- Microsoft office: Ms windows, ms excel, ms word, ms access, Ms power Point, MS Publisher, Internet, Email
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
References
Regina Kyalo
Nursing officer in charge
0722585617
Makueni county referral hospital
Jonathan Kioko (manager)
Kilome Nursing Home
Tel: 0721 249 339
Mary Mwangi
Kaiti sub-County
Public health nurse
Tel: 0701760992
Timeline
Nurse
Makueni General Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Nurse
Nairobi Women's Hospital
01.2017 - 09.2018
Diploma - community health nurse (KRCHN)
Amref University
Enrolled Community Health Nurse - KECHN
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mwaani Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Makutano Primary School
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