Grace Macharia
Kigumo,Murang'a
Summary
Dynamic, Committed professional Nurse with several years of experience in the provision of quality care to patients. Advancing in academic landscape, including student evaluation and creative teaching methods implementation. Ready to offer contributions to professional efforts to assist student development. Hands-on approach to cultivating curriculum and challenging in-classroom projects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Nairobi County- Pumwani Maternity Nursing School & Midwifery
Nairobi
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nairobi County-Pumwani Maternity Hospital
Nairobi
07.2017 - 10.2022
- 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, Nairobi Province, Kenya
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, Kenya
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, Kenya
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, Kenya08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Meru, Kenya10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
Outspan Medical College
Nyeri, 36Skills
Clinical knowledge
Decision making
Time management
Problem solving
Communication skills
Patient assessment
Critical thinking
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Student performance evaluation
Continuing education
Evidence-based practice
Team leadership
Key achievements and awards
2007- Best Handballer in High School
2013 - Award for Best Clinical Student Nurse during Diploma Nursing
2014- Mentored by Tunza organization to offer Family Planning Services at Goodhope Medical Hospital
2025- Current student Mentor at Pumwani Maternity School of Nursing & midwifery
Personal Information
Title: Advanced Practitioner Nurse
Hobbies and Interests
- Participating in voluntary development activities
- Reading inspirational materials
- Socializing and making new friends
- Working out to keep fit
Referees
1. Gladys Machira
Director, Education and Examination, Nursing Council of Kenya
P.o Box 20056-00200
Nairobi
Tel: 0733924669
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
Other courses and workshops
2014: Paediatric emergency triage and treatment with Kenya Paediatric Association and attained a certificate.
2015: Attended training on global recognition and assessment of sick patients and initial treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital and attained a certificate.
2020: Leadership and management in health course and attained the certificate.
2021: Clinical management of HIV course and attained a certificate from the University of Washington
2023 July: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and attained a certificate
2023 July: Basic Life Support and attained a certificate
Sep 2023- Feb 2024: Clinical rotation for critical care nursing experience at Kenyatta National Hospital
Computer skills
2013-Outspan Medical College- The Certificate in Computer Applications
2009-Kigumo Training College- The Certificate in Computer Applications
Distinction in the following packages -Microsoft Office -Microsoft Access
-Microsoft Word -Microsoft PowerPoint
-Microsoft Excel -Adobe PageMaker and Internet Explorer
Timeline
Lecturer
Nairobi County- Pumwani Maternity Nursing School & Midwifery
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nairobi County-Pumwani Maternity Hospital
07.2017 - 10.2022
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
Master of Science - Critical Care Nursing
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
Outspan Medical College
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