Grace Wanjiru Macharia
Advanced Practitioner Nurse
Murang'a,Kigumo
Summary
Advanced Nurse Practitioner with enhanced experience in patient care through expert diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. Skilled Nurse who can initiate significantly improved clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Collaborative approach and clinical judgment have been pivotal in interdisciplinary team successes. Care-driven individual with warm personality to provide dedicated care. Multitasking Nurse Practitioner in providing patient counseling, education and assistance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Nairobi County
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
07.2017 - Current
- Conducts thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health issues and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings for case review and treatment plan development tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development activities.
- Provides counseling to patients and families and referred patients to other treatment facilities.
- Lead in-service training sessions for nursing staff, promoting best practices in advanced practice nursing care delivery.
- Collaborates with physicians to develop comprehensive diagnostic plans, ensuring timely identification of medical conditions.
- Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and optimize clinical workflows.
Registered Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Administered medications via different prescribed routes and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
M.P.Shah Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Goodhope Medical Center
Nyahururu, Laikipia
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Education
Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Meru, Kenya 05.2015 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
Outspan Medical College
Nyeri, 36 03.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native language
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2
Referees
1. Lucy Meng’anyi
Lecturer/Departmental Exam Coordinator
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pre-Clinical Sciences
P.O Box 43844-00100 Nairobi
Email: wankuru.lucy@ku.ac.ke
Tel: 0721419297
2. Nickcy Mbuthia
Lecturer Kenyatta University
P.O Box 43844-00100 Nairobi
Email: nickcy.mbuthia@gmail.com/mbuthia.nickcy@ku.ac.ke
Tel: 0722786043
3. Cornelia Ouma
Clinical Consultant Philips East Africa
Email: norah203@yahoo.com
Tel: 072568208
Timeline
Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing
Kenyatta University
01.2022 - Current
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Nairobi County
07.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
05.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
M.P.Shah Hospital
09.2014 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Goodhope Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
Outspan Medical College
03.2010 - 01.2013
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