JOY MARUBE
KISII
Summary
Dedicated, reliable, self-motivated, and ambitious nurse with one year of experience in holistic nursing care. Excellent communication skills and a passion for providing high-quality care. Fast learner with strong professional ethics and a commitment to professional growth. Goal is to contribute to desirable client outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Officer Intern
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Triaged and admitted patients into different units using laid down admission procedures.
- Prepared patients for surgery using preoperative checklist and initiated preoperative care.
- Performed comprehensive physical examination within various settings.
- Mentored nursing and medical students on attachment in various units I rotated.
- Provided various healthcare services for instance; family planning, immunization, Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), PMTCT, antenatal care among others.
- Advocated for patients' needs effectively with healthcare providers, resulting in improved care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate and attentive support during clinical rotations.
- Promoted safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control policies and procedures at all times.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring that their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills while rotating through various hospital units, including emergency room, ICU, and pediatrics.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Eldoret2021
St. Theresa's Nyangusu Girls Secondary School
Kisii2015
Rehema Academy
Kisii2011
Skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Well organized, flexible and able to prioritize effectively
- Resourceful, detail and results oriented; skilled problem solver
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Patient Assessment and Care Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
- Immunizations
- Patient Advocacy
Personal Information
Title: Nursing Officer
Certifications
Basic Life Support Course by Quality Care Trainers Holdings Ltd.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course by Quality Care Trainers Holdings Ltd.
Computer Packages Applications.
Affliations
- Nursing Council of Kenya
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
- Ekegusii
References
Mrs. Obaga Christine
Chief Nurse officer
Reproductive Health Coordinator
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
P.O. Box 92-40200 Kisii
Phone Number: +254 720 456149
E-mail: obagak@gmail.com
Mr. Francis Kingi
Chairman Kisii Town Parish
P.O. Box 1428-40200 Kisii
Phone Number: +254 722 633782
E-mail : franciskingi.musa@gmail.com
Mr. Korir Isaac
Head of Nursing Department
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
P.O. Box 2500-30100 Eldoret.
Phone Number: +254 729 919442
E-mail: koririsaac@gmail.com
Timeline
Nursing Officer Intern
Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
St. Theresa's Nyangusu Girls Secondary School
Rehema Academy
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