LUKE ODONGO JIMMY
Kendu Bay
Summary
Compassionate Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse, licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya, with several years of experience delivering holistic care across diverse patient populations. Skilled in leveraging evidence-based practices and technology to manage various medical conditions. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Varsity Health Services Hospital
Mawego
05.2021 - Current
- Employing the nursing process by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions in caring for patients.
- Administer medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, sublingual, per rectal routes and monitor responses.
- Implemented infection prevention control measures, reducing hospital acquired infections and enhancing patient safety.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease processes, management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies, promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical incidents, fostering trust in healthcare team.
- Perform accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health- Kajieyi Dispensary
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted in the administration of medications ensuring accurate dosages of the right drug to the right patient in the right route at the right time, for optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensured safe, clean environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided health education on disease prevention and management, empowering patients and clients to take control of their health.
- Led group educational sessions for new mothers on breastfeeding techniques, enhancing their confidence and ability to care for their infants.
- Administered medications with precise dosages to the correct patients via appropriate routes at designated times, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in correct and accurate documentation and in compiling and submitting of facility monthly reports to the sub county health records and information office before 5th of each month.
Nurse
Samjomen Hospital
Migori
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring comprehensive treatment and support throughout hospitalization.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Coordinated care for patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, enhancing patient experience and treatment outcomes.
- Developed efficient shift handover process to ensure seamless continuity of care between nursing shifts.
Nurse
St. Akidiva Memorial Hospital
Migori
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Executed routine wound care and dressing changes to ensure optimal healing and patient comfort.
- Provided respectful maternal care for expectant mothers in the maternity unit during antepartum, intra-partum and postpartum stages.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated care for patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, facilitating timely recovery and rehabilitation.
- Conducted triage on incoming patients to assess injury and illness severity, prioritizing medical interventions for efficient care delivery.
Education
Certificate - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Loitokitok, KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kobala Mixed Secondary School
Homa Bay, KenyaSkills
- Clinical assessment
- Direct patient management
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Patient education strategies
- Patient engagement
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Attentive to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Information
Nationality: Kenya
Certification
- 1. Certificate of Attendance- Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Training.
- 2. Certificate of Attendance- Provider training for Long Acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
- 3. Certificate of Attendance- Oral Health for Nurses and Midwives(November update 2023)
- 4. Certificate of Attendance- Introduction to the WHO Labor Care Guide.
- 5. Certificate of Attendance- Certificate of Management Development Institute Training.
- 6. Certificate of Completion- Key Life Saving Skills.
- 7. Certificate of Attendance- ANC-PNC Blended Course.
- 8. Certificate of attendance- Midwifery Identification, Stabilization and Transfer of the Sick Newborn.
- 9. Certificate of Participation- TOT on Non-pneumatic anti-shock garmet (NASG) for obstetric hemorrhage and hypovolemic shock.
- 10. Certificate of Participation- VSO global hand washing event.
- 11. Certificate- Youth member the Kenya Red Cross Society.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Nurse
Varsity Health Services Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Intern
Ministry of Health- Kajieyi Dispensary
04.2020 - 04.2021
Nurse
Samjomen Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2020
Nurse
St. Akidiva Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2019
Certificate - Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kobala Mixed Secondary School