ERICKSON WERE OTIENO
REGISTERD NURSE
KISUMU
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in providing quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs , developing care plans and embracing team work to offer holistic care to patients. Offering expertise with pre operative and post operative specialty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Out Patient
SABATIA EYE HOSPITAL
5 2021 - Current
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care plan.
- Assessing vital signs and consultation with other health care professions.
- Providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients.
- Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
- Appropriate documentation and discharge process.
- Maintain and update patient file, medical charts and health records
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
- Managed caseload of 20 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed caseload of 30 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering supportive learning environment within unit.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Provided education on disease management strategies to empower patients in self-care activities throughout their recovery journey.
Registered Nurse
ST. PAULS METHODIST HEALTH CENTRE
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Promoted safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Cared for around 25 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Diploma - KENYA REGISTERD COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLAGE
Kisumu, Kenya 05.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Pre-and Post-Operative Care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate Care
Healthcare ethics
Clinical judgment
Nursing Performance Assessment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Excellent Communication
Intravenous therapy
Surgical Assistance
Medication Administration
refferees
Available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
ST. PAULS METHODIST HEALTH CENTRE
12.2018 - 10.2019
Diploma - KENYA REGISTERD COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLAGE
05.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/ Out Patient
SABATIA EYE HOSPITAL
5 2021 - Current