Joy Churu
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Knowledgeable Perioperative Nurse gifted in helping patients remain calm during surgical preparations. Skilled in surgical preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative follow-up. Demonstrating excellence in interdisciplinary collaboration,communication, and critical thinking. Proficient in surgical instrumentation, patient assessment, infection control, and electronic medical records. A dependable individual always willing to go extra mile. Offering collaboration, multitasking, and dynamic communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative-nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching Referral And Research
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of anatomy and surgical techniques.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Assessed and documented patients' conditions, identifying potential complications and initiating timely interventions.
- Educated patients and their families about post-operative care, leading to improved recovery outcomes.
- Managed a team of surgical technicians, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of tasks.
Operating Room Nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral Research
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in Plastic surgery procedures including procedures such as mastopexy, augmentation mammoplasty and skin grafting.
- care and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sanitized, selected and organizing instruments, equipment and supplies accordingly.
General Nurse
Careville Wellness Centre
07.2015 - 09.2022
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to stay current with evolving industry standards and guidelines for best patient outcomes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications, vaccination and IV therapies.
- Promoted health education through the creation of informative materials for patients and their families.
Education
Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
Training Institute For Specialized Nursing -KUTRRH
Nairobi, Kenya02.2024
Diploma in Community Registered Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training Institute
Embu12.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - High School
LORETO GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Kiambu, Kenya11.2009
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Post-operative Care
- Wound care
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Instrument Sterilization
Affiliations
- Nursing Council of Kenya, 30013
REFEREES.
● Dr. James Gathuki Njeru, MBChB.
+254711635804
gathukimd@gmail.com
● Dr. Keziah Koduol, MBChB.
+254722799997
keziajko@gmail.com
Timeline
Perioperative-nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching Referral And Research
04.2023 - 02.2024
Operating Room Nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral Research
04.2023 - 02.2024
General Nurse
Careville Wellness Centre
07.2015 - 09.2022
Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing - Perioperative Nursing
Training Institute For Specialized Nursing -KUTRRH
Diploma in Community Registered Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - High School
LORETO GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
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