JOSYLINE BETTY KAARI KINYUA
Registered Nurse
Nairobi,Box 65525
Summary
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A compassionate and dedicated nurse profesional with a strong foundation in nursing care and a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care. Possesses a range of transferrable skills to effectively address patients' diverse needs. Interested in Oncology Nursing roles.
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Nursing position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Higher Diploma Oncology Nursing Student
Kenyatta University Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to establish optimal patient care.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper home care techniques to promote healing and recovery.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Inputted accurate patient data on computer healthcare system to enable tracking history standardize process.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Participated in nursing care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss ways of improving quality of care for patients.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Staff Nurse
Gertrude Children Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, adjusting care plans as needed to address individual requirements
- O Administered blood products and medications via various routes, ensuring patient safety
- O Managed and monitored medical equipment, maintaining equipment inventory
- O Oversaw fluid intake and output, assessing psychosocial needs and collaborating on treatment plans
- O Conducted pulmonary assessments and documented patient information accurately
- O Monitor vital signs and laboratory data to identify emergency intervention needs
- O Administer medications via various routes and provide emotional support to patients and families
- O Set up and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and oxygen delivery devices
- O Monitor fluid balance and psychosocial well-being, collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
- O Compile and analyze monitoring and diagnostic data, document patient history, and maintain accurate records.
Nursing Officer
Melchizedek Hospital Limited
02.2016 - 11.2017
- O Accurately identified patients, ensured safe admissions and provided individualized care
- O Administered medications, conducted phlebotomy, and managed pre-operative and post-operative care
- O Safely administered infusions and high-alert medications, including blood transfusions
- O Implemented infection prevention measures and ensured pain management
- O Managed wound care and assessed patients at risk of falls
- O Followed up with discharged patients and booked appointments
- O Conducted outpatient care, family planning clinic services, and child welfare clinics.
Education
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Higher National Diploma - Oncology and Cancer Biology
Kenyatta University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Uasin Gishu County ,in Kenya 01.2012 - 04.2015
KCSE Done In 2007,scored C+(plus) - Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
Chogoria Girls High School
Tharaka Nithi County 01.2004 - 04.2007
Skills
Patient assessment and treatment
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Strong clinical judgment
Collecting vitals
Fluent in [Language]
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Acute care expertise
Women's health exams
Family planning services education
Physician communication
Support and education
Chronic disease management
Established nursing procedures
Home care
Well visit procedures
Medication Administration
Preventive health
Adaptive and problem solving
Certification
Licensed [Kenya Registered Oncology Nurse] - [Timeframe]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Licensed [Kenya Registered Oncology Nurse] - [Timeframe]
10-2023
Higher Diploma Oncology Nursing Student
Kenyatta University Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Higher National Diploma - Oncology and Cancer Biology
Kenyatta University
08.2022 - 05.2023
[Phlebotomy] Training - [1 week]
11-2020
Staff Nurse
Gertrude Children Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2022
Kenya registered community Health Nurse
02-2016
Nursing Officer
Melchizedek Hospital Limited
02.2016 - 11.2017
Diploma - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2012 - 04.2015
KCSE Done In 2007,scored C+(plus) - Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
Chogoria Girls High School
01.2004 - 04.2007
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