Marcellina Ndulo Kathuku
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership, focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
COPTIC MISSION HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
- Contribute to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administer medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Evaluate patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Observe and report patient reactions and improvements or deteriorations
- Assess patients' overall health, identified treatment needs and goals and connected to practitioners for further assessment
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions and treated quickly
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
- Assess patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and connect them with ideal practitioners and treatments
- Monitor patient health to diagnose issues and stabilize mothers
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and adapt individualized plans of care to achieve patient recovery goals
- Interface with patients to establish individual needs and advocate for treatments and therapies in alignment with personal beliefs
- Maintain patient charts and confidential files
- Deliver excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain.
Registered Nurse
PENDA MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
CLINICAL TRAINING
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MWEA HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 11.2020
- Inspected the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.) Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Utilized skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximizing nursing capabilities and competence
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses
- Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programs for timely discharge
- Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans
- Used stethoscope to monitor heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
DISTRICT EXPERIENCE
NGONG SUBCOUNTY HOSPITAL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans
- Addressed and answered questions for families regarding patient treatment, health and progress
- Organized transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilize patients for additional treatments
- Evaluated patients at prescribed times to assess conditions and monitor progress against treatment goals
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
RURAL EXPERIENCE
DIFATHAS HEALTH CENTRE
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Issued out and helped patients fill required health questionnaires, collecting feedback on quality of services and recommendations for improvement
- Updated and upgraded patient records with meticulous attention to accuracy, capturing recent test results and facilitating appropriate care
- Collected patient prescriptions promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to medication programs
- Supported group therapy sessions to promote positive physical and mental recovery and social skills after surgery
- Promoted hygiene and sanitation throughout facility operations and healthcare services
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips, treated wounds and administered IV for patients to provide quality care for patients.
Education
DIPLOMA - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
OUR LADY OF LOUREDS MWEA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
NOONKOPIR GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL
KISERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Organizing and time management skills
Interpersonal relations
Excellent team player
Excellent nursing skills
Ability to keep strict confidentiality about information given
Ability to work in mission with intensive nature and with tight deadlines
I possess good interpersonal skills that enable me interacting with people Self-motivated, ready and willing to learn new and necessary skills geared towards boosting my credentials and help me cope with all sorts of challenges that I may encounter in line of my duties
Accomplishments
- Recognized by management for promoting hospital projects delivering outstanding skills
- Driving licence - Category B1
- Driving licence - Category B auto
Personal Information
- Age: 09/24/96
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
Languages
English
Swahili
Additionalcompetencies
Ability to work under minimal supervision, a firm believer and an advocator of team work
References
- SR Josephine Ndege, Principal tutor, Our lady of Lourdes mwea medical training college, 0721 214938
- Stephen Njeru, Nurse in charge, Difathas Health Centre, 0722494538
- Vincent Kirimi, Coptic Mission Hospital, 0769223619
- Lucy Njuguna Nurse in Charge at Penda Medical centre, 0705804772
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
COPTIC MISSION HOSPITAL
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
PENDA MEDICAL CENTRE
01.2021 - 04.2024
DISTRICT EXPERIENCE
NGONG SUBCOUNTY HOSPITAL
07.2019 - 08.2019
RURAL EXPERIENCE
DIFATHAS HEALTH CENTRE
03.2018 - 05.2019
CLINICAL TRAINING
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MWEA HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 11.2020
DIPLOMA - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
OUR LADY OF LOUREDS MWEA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION - SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL
NOONKOPIR GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION - PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL
KISERIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
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