Margaret Kung'u
Registered Nurse
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse with a proven track record at The Nairobi Hospital, adept in clinical assessment and interprofessional collaboration. Enhanced patient outcomes by 20% through evidence-based practices and exceptional patient education. Demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating holistic care, ensuring patient safety, and administering medications effectively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care in fast-paced emergency department for average of 20 patients per shift across various departments including ER , out patient and pediatrics, enhancing overall patient satisfaction..
- Assist in minor surgical procedures ,emergency procedures and critical interventions.
- Assess patient status and implement evidence-based interventions according to individualized needs and goals, improving patient outcomes.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic patient care.
- Administer medication via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitor for both therapeutic and adverse responses.
- Perform various nursing interventions such as , wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, catheter insertion, airway management and specimen collection.
- Educate patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management
Registered Nurse
Santamore Surgical Specialized Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided bedside nursing care in a 20 -bed medical-surgical unit.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and wound care.
- Conducted patient education on both pre-operative and postoperative care and medication adherence.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs hence Improving patient outcomes by 20% through timely interventions and comprehensive care planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Home Care Nurse
Aheri Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to clients in their homes.
- Provided palliative care and support for terminally ill patients, achieving at least 95% satisfaction rate in patient and family care
- Acted as patient advocate to navigate complex healthcare systems and improve access to needed resources
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs and developed individualized care plans for each client
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nursing
Cicely McDonell College of Health Sciences
The Nairobi Hospital 09.2018 - 04.2022
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Kenya Medical Training Institute
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2015 - 07.2018
No Degree - Chinese Studies
China Information & Culture Communication (K) Ltd
Nairobi, Kenya 12.2014 - 07.2015
No Degree - International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Institute of Advanced Technology
Nairobi,Kenya 01.2015 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
South Tetu Girls High School
Nyeri,Kenya 02.2011 - 11.2014
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Munoru Highlands School
Kandara, Murang'a District, Kenya 01.2006 - 11.2010
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Bedside Nursing Procedures
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Team Leadership
- Patient Education
- Care Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Safety
Certification
Kenya Registered Nurse
Timeline
Basic Life Support (AHA)
05-2024
Staff Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Santamore Surgical Specialized Hospital
08.2022 - 02.2023
Home Care Nurse
Aheri Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
Kenya Registered Nurse
05-2022
Diploma - Kenya Registered Nursing
Cicely McDonell College of Health Sciences
09.2018 - 04.2022
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Kenya Medical Training Institute
09.2015 - 07.2018
No Degree - International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Institute of Advanced Technology
01.2015 - 03.2015
No Degree - Chinese Studies
China Information & Culture Communication (K) Ltd
12.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
South Tetu Girls High School
02.2011 - 11.2014
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Munoru Highlands School
01.2006 - 11.2010
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