JOY KIRIMI
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with seven years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Neonatal critical care and Trauma nursing specialty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nurse - Team Leader
AAR Healthcare Ltd.
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
10.2021 - Current
- Preparing and spear-heading implementation of SOPs and policies relevant to the departmental needs.
- Preparing duty rota's and allocations for the department.
- Heading the professional development through CME preparations and clinical and mortality audits.
- Procurement of medical supplies and equipments, inventory management and departmental asset management.
- Responding to emergencies and managing the medical conditions appropriately.
- Appropriate first response of patients in need of advanced critical care and trauma needs.
- Management of mass casualty incidences.
- Timely evacuation of patients by both road (ground ambulances) and air rescue services.
Nursing Officer
The Karen Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitoring the health of infants suffering from different medical conditions.
- Providing vital nursing care for Neonates admitted in the new-born unit.
- Ability to identify emergencies promptly and respond appropriately.
- Performing nursing procedures to include, patient assessments, drug administration, infusion and continuous feeds, cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation, NCPAP, kangaroo care among others.
- Conducting patients’ safety checks and departmental safety checks
- Educating new parents on the care of their new infant; for example, breastfeeding and kangaroo care.
Nursing officer in-charge
Kilimani Children’s Clinic
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Taking lead of all nursing duties and human resource in the clinic.
- Management of emergencies and prompt interventions.
- Supervising immunization sessions and cold chain techniques.
- Mentoring other nurses on safe immunization practices and techniques.
- Timely referral for all pediatric patients requiring further specialized treatment.
- Liasing with management in hiring, recruitment and onboarding of new nurses.
Staff Nurse
Nairobi Women’s Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Performing nursing procedures like drug administration, wound care, vital monitoring, ECG and cardiac monitoring, admission and discharge of patients and documentation.
School Nurse
Nova Pioneer Girl’s High school- Tatu City
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Improved overall student health by implementing comprehensive health education programs and preventive measures.
- Reduced absenteeism rates by proactively addressing student health concerns and providing timely interventions.
- Enhanced school safety by collaborating with staff, parents, and community partners in developing emergency response plans.
- Promoted a healthy school environment through regular inspections, identifying potential hazards and recommending corrective actions.
Education
Higher Diploma in Neonatal Critical Care - Neonatal Nursing
The Nairobi Hospital - Cecily Mcdonell College of Health Sciences
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.2023
Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya10.2022
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Vihiga, Kakamega District, Kenya12.2018
Diploma in leadership and law - Organizational Leadership
International Christian Youth Works
Nairobi08.2015
Diploma in psychology - Psychology
Allison University Online
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya08.2015
KCSE - Secondary Education
Chuka Girls’ High School
Chuka, Tharaka District, Kenya11.2013
Skills
- Neonatal Critical care
- Nursing leadership and management
- Trauma and emergency care
- Critical care nursing
- Neonatal care and transport
- Travel medicine
- Chronic illness Management
- Cardiac Care
- Pediatric Care
Short Courses
- ETAT (2023) MOH certificate in Newborn ETAT and Neonatal Resuscitation
- AHA (2022) certificate in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and Basic life support (BLS)
- Customer Service Training – AAR Healthcare
- Kenya red cross (2019) certificate in Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) and Basic life support (BLS)
Professional Title
NEONATAL CRITICAL CARE NURSE
References
- KENNETH KIPLAGAT, HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – RESCUE, AAR HEALTHCARE KENYA, PO BOX 41766, 00100, 0723037055, kenneth.kiplagat@aar-healthcare.co.ke
- SCOLARSTICA OTIENO, OPERATIONS MANAGER, KILIMANI CHILDREN’S CLINIC, PO BOX 2077, 00600, 0720812642/0731022794, scolar@kilimanichildrensclinic.co.ke
- JONES NGANGA, SENIOR NURSING OFFICER, THE NAIROBI HOSPITAL, PO BOX 30026, NAIROBI, 0722269566, jonesmulama@gmail.com
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association - expiry march 2024.
- Basic Life Support, AHA, Expiry March 2024.
- ETAT - Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment, Ministry of Health.
Timeline
Senior Nurse - Team Leader
AAR Healthcare Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
Nursing Officer
The Karen Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
Nursing officer in-charge
Kilimani Children’s Clinic
10.2019 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse
Nairobi Women’s Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2019
School Nurse
Nova Pioneer Girl’s High school- Tatu City
06.2018 - 12.2018
Higher Diploma in Neonatal Critical Care - Neonatal Nursing
The Nairobi Hospital - Cecily Mcdonell College of Health Sciences
Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma in leadership and law - Organizational Leadership
International Christian Youth Works
Diploma in psychology - Psychology
Allison University Online
KCSE - Secondary Education
Chuka Girls’ High School