Lydia Ndiritu
Eldoret
Summary
I am a hardworking and reliable nursing professional, a skilled team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks, excellent at communicating, and I pay keen attention to detail. Adept at coordinating nursing teams, care planning and assessing patients. Delivers quality, personalized care and attention to every patient with deep compassion and good understanding of nursing process. Expertly handles all facets of treatment delivery for patients to meet patient's needs and improve care outcomes. A quick learner with good computer abilities. Valid BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum nurse
Olepaipai Lifecare Hopital
Eldoret
01.2025 - Current
- Provided wound care, dressing changes and other routine nursing procedures
- Monitored patient vital signs and assessed their condition
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans
- Adhered to infection protocols and standards always
- Supported patient comfort and emotional well-being
- Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes
- Provided quality, comprehensive and evidence-based nursing to every patient
Clinical Nurse
3rd Park Hospital
Nairobi
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed wound care and monitored healing progress
- Assessed patient vital signs and documented accordingly
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Completed detailed patient intake and output, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Implemented infection control procedures as per the protocols
- Assisted patients and families through pre- and post-operative teaching
- Collaborated with patients, families and healthcare team to coordinate successful patient care
College Lecturer
Medprime Healthcare Training Institute
Nairobi
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared engaging lectures to help students explore foundational and advanced topics
- Prepared professional course syllabus to inform students about plans and requirements
- Designed, administered and assessed student examinations and assignments to gauge student's grasp of course material
- Incorporated new technologies and instructional strategies to enhance student comprehension
- Engaged students on regular basis to identify level of progress with instructed course and progress in overall academic career
- Delivered instruction via virtual platform to serve larger student groups and deal with situations requiring remote learning
- Delivered engaging and interactive lectures to facilitate student learning and comprehension of course material
Community Health Nurse intern
Wangige Sub-County Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Streamlined procedures involving vaccinations, e.g polio and hpv outreach vaccinations
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Analyzed data to identify trends, health concerns, and environmental factors that could adversely affect the community's health
- Participated in organizing budget-friendly outreach initiatives to build awareness about local health issues and resources
Psychiatric nurse intern
Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted assessments, interviews and observations to build detailed picture of patients' mental health
- Utilized nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation in the management of psychiatric patients
- Provided direct nursing care to clients including comprehensive admission assessments, dispensing medication and providing physician-ordered treatment
- Educated patients and families on symptomology, treatment and discharge instructions
Nurse Educator/Tutor intern
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kilifi Campus
Kilifi
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Created new lesson plans based on students' interests, learning styles and knowledge gaps
- Identified needs of learners, adapting course content and delivery style to meet individual needs
- Helped students to improve efficiency of study time, advising on time management, revision and notetaking skills
- Provided mentorship to nursing and other medical related course students at the school
- Shared review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for exams and tests
Clinical Nurse Intern
Kilifi County Hospital
Kilifi
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Rotated in the medical-surgical units, intensive care unit, operating room, outpatient departments providing comprehensive nursing care
- Integrated nursing functions with clinical care and programs to facilitate comprehensive care
- Reviewed all nursing services documentation to verify accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Assessed patient care in context of patients' physical, developmental, and cultural needs and investigated gaps to improve care quality
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Prepared patients for procedures e.g surgeries, routine investigations and provided support
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Evaluated, updated and revised plans of care to achieve intended outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BScN)
Moi University
Eldoret12.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Mean Grade A-(75 Points)
Moi Girls High School
Eldoret11.2015
Skills
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Care plan development
- Patient documentation
- Home health care
- Nursing assessments
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment and care
- Catheter care
- Feeding tube care
- Clinical communication
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Valid
References
- Mitchell Rotich, Clinical Officer-in-Charge, Olepaipai Hospital, rotichmitchell22@gmail.com, 0798167143
- Thelma Wandera, Medical-Surgical Nurse, 3rd Park Hospital, thelmmah@gmail.com, 0714389330
- Rodgers Onsomu, Deputy Nursing Services Manager, Kilifi County Hospital, rodgersonsomu@yahoo.com, 0720264460
Professional Associations
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), Member
Timeline
Locum nurse
Olepaipai Lifecare Hopital
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse
3rd Park Hospital
03.2024 - 10.2024
College Lecturer
Medprime Healthcare Training Institute
10.2023 - 02.2024
Community Health Nurse intern
Wangige Sub-County Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Psychiatric nurse intern
Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2023
Nurse Educator/Tutor intern
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kilifi Campus
03.2023 - 04.2023
Clinical Nurse Intern
Kilifi County Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BScN)
Moi University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Mean Grade A-(75 Points)
Moi Girls High School