MICAH NJUGUNA MATHU
Nairobi
Summary
I am a compassionate and a self-driven Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate from the University of Nairobi, Class of 2023.I got proven expertise in acute care nursing, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and public health interventions. Skilled in evidence-based practice, patient assessment, care planning, infection prevention, and emergency response. Demonstrated leadership in student mentorship, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and health education programs. Experienced in labor and delivery, diabetes management, vaccination campaigns, and clinical documentation. Well prepared working in high-volume, resource-limited, and trauma-care settings while maintaining patient safety and care quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Intern
Kiambu County Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in medical, surgical, pediatric, maternity, and emergency/trauma units.
- Conducted triage and rapid clinical assessments to prioritize urgent cases and initiate emergency interventions.
- Assisted in normal and complicated labor and delivery, including fetal heart monitoring, maternal support, immediate neonatal resuscitation, and postpartum care.
- Led orientation and clinical mentorship for nursing students, improving clinical competencies and adherence to professional standards.
- Managed patient admissions, discharge planning, and follow-up care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient safety initiatives.
- Delivered patient and family health education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modification.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation in electronic and paper-based medical records.
Volunteer Nurse
Oran Medical Centre
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in labor and delivery procedures, including surgical assistance in emergency obstetric care and postpartum monitoring.
- Provided chronic disease management, particularly type 2 diabetes care, including glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and dietary counseling.
- Supported outpatient services during weekends and holidays, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with senior medical staff to ensure patient-centered, culturally sensitive care.
Community Health Volunteer
NYAHURUR CONSTITUENCY
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Participated in national immunization campaigns, administering oral polio vaccines to children under five.
- Conducted door-to-door community health education on vaccination benefits and infectious disease prevention.
- Assisted in mass community mobilization for public health outreach programs in rural and peri-urban areas.
Psychiatry Nursing Intern
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Mental Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Provided nursing care to patients with acute and chronic mental health conditions under supervision.
- Assisted in psychiatric assessments, mental status examinations, and development of individualized care plans.
- Administered prescribed medications, monitored side effects, and reported changes in patient behavior.
- Participated in therapeutic communication, group therapy sessions, and psychoeducation programs.
Clinical Student Rotation
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Completed supervised clinical rotations in critical care, medical and surgical wards, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, psychiatry, and community health.
- Assisted in patient care under supervision, including medication administration, wound care, patient assessment, and documentation.
- Gained hands-on experience in high-volume, tertiary referral hospital settings, enhancing clinical decision-making skills.
- Applied evidence-based practice principles in all patient care activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
Kenya01.2023
Skills
- Acute & Critical Care Nursing
- Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)
- Labor & Delivery Assistance
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension)
- Vaccination & Immunization Programs
- Emergency Response & Triage
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Health Education & Counseling
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Intern
Kiambu County Hospital
08.2024 - 08.2025
Community Health Volunteer
NYAHURUR CONSTITUENCY
03.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer Nurse
Oran Medical Centre
01.2024 - 06.2024
Psychiatry Nursing Intern
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Mental Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2024
Clinical Student Rotation
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
01.2019 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
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