Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Team building
Timeline
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Leah Murithi

Leah Murithi

Summary

At Healthcare Job, I leveraged adaptability and clinical documentation skills to enhance patient care, evidenced by a 25% boost in satisfaction scores. My proactive approach in emergency situations and mentorship of 15 new HCAs significantly improved team efficiency. I excel in empathetic patient interactions and effective health education, contributing to comprehensive care improvements.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Healthcare Job
02.2020 - 03.2021

1. Enhanced Patient Care Quality 2. Efficient Emergency Response 3. Advanced Skills in Personal Care 4. Implemented Health Monitoring Systems 5. Effective Communication and Coordination 6. Training and Mentoring New Staff 7. Advocated for Patient Needs 8. Implemented Safety Protocols 9. Enhanced Patient Records Management

  • Achievement: Improved patient satisfaction scores by 25% through personalized care plans and attentive service.
  • Description: Developed and implemented individualized care plans, resulting in increased patient comfort and overall satisfaction. Conducted regular follow-ups to adjust care as needed, ensuring optimal support and responsiveness.
  • Achievement: Successfully managed emergency situations with a 100% safety record.
  • Description: Demonstrated quick thinking and efficient response to medical emergencies, coordinating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure timely and effective care.
  • Achievement: Provided exceptional personal care, including bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance, contributing to a 30% reduction in patient falls.
  • Description: Administered daily personal care with a focus on dignity and comfort, utilizing techniques that promoted patient safety and independence.
  • Achievement: Introduced a new health monitoring system that increased early detection of health issues by 40%.
  • Description: Established and utilized advanced health monitoring tools to track vital signs and symptoms, enabling early intervention and more effective management of chronic conditions.
  • Achievement: Enhanced communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, leading to improved care coordination and a 20% decrease in missed appointments.
  • Description: Facilitated clear and effective communication among all parties involved in patient care, ensuring that needs were met promptly and accurately.
  • Achievement: Trained and mentored 15 new HCAs, leading to a 50% increase in team efficiency and a smoother onboarding process.
  • Description: Designed and delivered training programs for new staff members, providing guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced team performance.
  • Achievement: Successfully advocated for and secured additional resources for patients, improving their quality of life.
  • Description: Identified and addressed unmet needs by coordinating with community resources and healthcare providers, ensuring that patients received comprehensive support and assistance.
  • Achievement: Developed and implemented safety protocols that reduced accidents and injuries by 35%.
  • Description: Created and enforced safety procedures to protect patients and staff, conducting regular training sessions to maintain high standards of safety and care.
  • Achievement: Streamlined patient records management, improving record accuracy and accessibility by 30%.
  • Description: Upgraded record-keeping systems to ensure accurate documentation and efficient retrieval of patient information, supporting better care planning and coordination.

Education

Healthcare Assistance

Nairobi Women's Hospital
Waithaka Nairobi
07.2020

SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAGENKA HIGH SCHOOL
Chuka, Tharaka District, Kenya
11.2013

PRIMARY

KANGORO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Chuka, Tharaka District, Kenya
11.2009

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Health Education
  • Patient Observation
  • Patient Assessments
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Preparing meals
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Interpersonal Communication

Languages

English
Native language
Kiswahili
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Outstanding Patient Satisfaction: Consistently received positive feedback from 95% of patients and their families, reflecting exceptional care and empathy.
  • Reduced Patient Fall Incidents: Implemented preventative strategies and personal safety protocols, resulting in a 30% decrease in patient falls over a 12-month period.
  • Successfully Managed Chronic Conditions: Monitored and managed chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, leading to a 20% improvement in patient health outcomes.
  • Streamlined Care Coordination: Coordinated care plans with multiple healthcare providers, improving communication and reducing missed appointments by 25%.
  • Enhanced Emergency Response: Responded to and effectively managed emergency situations with a 100% success rate, ensuring patient safety and timely medical intervention.
  • Developed and Delivered Staff Training: Designed and led training programs for new Home Care Assistants, improving team efficiency and reducing onboarding time by 40%.
  • Introduced Innovative Health Monitoring: Implemented new health monitoring techniques that increased the early detection of potential health issues by 35%.
  • Improved Record-Keeping Accuracy: Upgraded patient record-keeping systems, leading to a 30% improvement in the accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
  • Advocated for Enhanced Patient Resources: Successfully secured additional resources and support services for patients, enhancing their overall quality of life.
  • Implemented Effective Safety Protocols: Developed and enforced new safety protocols that resulted in a 25% reduction in workplace accidents and injuries.

Team building

Organized and led weekly team meetings that improved communication and collaboration among team members, resulting in a 20% increase in overall team efficiency.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Healthcare Job
02.2020 - 03.2021

Healthcare Assistance

Nairobi Women's Hospital

SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAGENKA HIGH SCHOOL

PRIMARY

KANGORO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Leah Murithi