Fiona Pete Ndikwe
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated, optimistic, and hardworking Registered Community Health Nurse with 5 years of experience delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and oncology settings. Expertise in developing and implementing patient care plans, administering medications, and managing critical patient conditions. Currently in charge of business process reengineering for medication administration in my unit, aiming to improve efficiency and patient safety. Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a commitment to ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Currently improving my German language skills to enhance communication in a healthcare setting. Seeking to leverage my clinical skills in an adult healthcare or palliative care setting in Germany
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Nurse
Beyond Zero Campaign
08.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing care and health education during community outreach programs, promoting maternal and child health
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Mwai Kibaki Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Developed patient care and treatment plans including assessments and nursing diagnoses
- Provided tracheostomy care and suctioning of secretions
- Administered medications through various routes and managed IVs and catheters
- Managed patient emergencies, promptly informing physicians of changes
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, medication side effects, and pain management
- Led business process reengineering initiatives for medication administration, focusing on improving workflow efficiency, reducing medication errors, and enhancing patient safety
- Cases Managed: Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Renal Conditions, Seizures, HIV/AIDS
- Equipment Handled: ECG Machines, Nebulizers, Thermometers, Drip Stands, Infusion pumps
Oncology Staff Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Administered chemotherapy and medications based on physician orders
- Assessed patients for reactions during treatments and documented in charts
- Educated patients and families on treatment side effects, nutrition, and care
- Managed patient emergencies, promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting any relevant information
- Provided emotional support and counseling for patients and families
- Monitored IV therapies and administered medications per various routes
- Performed tracheostomy care, including suctioning of secretions, and handled wound care, including pressure ulcers and colostomies
- Handled equipment like infusion pumps, ventilators, and cardiac monitors
- Cases Managed: Leukemia, Solid Tumors, Neutropenia, Cancer, Brachytherapy, Radiotherapy
- Equipment Handled: BP Machines, Ventilators, Feeding Pumps, Glucometers, Infusion Pumps, Cardiac Monitors
Education
Diploma - registered community health nursing
Kenya medical training college
12.2019
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Busara forest view
11.2014
Skills
- Strong Clinical Skills
- Patient Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Business Process Reengineering
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership & Adaptability
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
Certification
- AHA BLS/ACLS
- AHA PALS
- ETAT+
Affiliations
- Nursing Council of Kenya, Registered
- National Nurses Association of Kenya, Member
Languages
English
Kiswahili
German
References
- Erastus Amala Adika, Head of Unit, Medical/Surgical Ward, MKH, 0726 954 355
- Pauline Kithinji, ACN/Head of Unit, Ward GFD, KNH, 0755 600 814
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Nurse, Beyond Zero Campaign, Nyeri, Nyeri, Kenya, 08/01/21, Provided nursing care and health education during community outreach programs, promoting maternal and child health.
Timeline
Volunteer Nurse
Beyond Zero Campaign
08.2021 - Current
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Mwai Kibaki Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Oncology Staff Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2020 - 11.2020
Kenya certificate of secondary education -
Busara forest view
Diploma - registered community health nursing
Kenya medical training college
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