Nelly Gathoni
Registered Nurse
Nairobi
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Thika Level Five Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- · Developed patient care and treatment plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnoses
- · Managed patient emergencies promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting information
- · Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
- · Inserted peripheral intravenous lines.
- · Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes, nurse ratio 1:6.
- · Performed catheterization (straight and Foley catheter).
- · Performed Electrocardiogram and blood glucose testing.
- · Performed (or assisted with) nasogastric tube insertions.
- · Performed Oxygen supplementation and spirometry.
- · Tracheostomy care including suctioning of secretion
- · Assisted physician with central line insertion; dressing changes as per protocol
- · Administered feeding per nasogastric tubes.
- · Provided health teachings to the patients and their families.
- Implemented discharge planning and instructions set by physicians and re-evaluation the patients’ conditions
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Gertrudes Childrens Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
- · Provide critical care nursing in the unit; responsible for continuous monitoring and assessment of assigned patients
- · Maintain and record accurate and detailed flowsheet of patient’s condition
- · Report any symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and reported any symptoms and changes in patient’s condition
- · Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment
- · Perform procedures of intravenous therapy including venipuncture
- · Administer medications via various routes and monitored patient for adverse effects
- · Educate patients and families in areas of medication, safety, prevention, and symptom management
- · Perform catheterization (straight and Foley catheter).
- · Perform nasogastric tube insertions.
- · Assist in endotracheal intubation and perform tracheostomy care including secretions per endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
- · Assist with chest tube insertion and care of patient with chest tubes
- · Handle and operate mechanical ventilator care
- · Activate and render cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
- · Assist with defibrillation.
- · Worked with interdisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nairobi Adventist Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
- · Developed patient care and treatment plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnoses
- · Managed patient emergencies promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting information
- · Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care
- · Inserted peripheral intravenous lines.
- · Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes.
- · Performed catheterization (straight and Foley catheter).
- · Performed Electrocardiogram and blood glucose testing.
- · Performed (or assisted with) nasogastric tube insertions.
- · Performed Oxygen supplementation and spirometry.
- · Tracheostomy care including suctioning of secretion
- · Assisted physician with central line insertion; dressing changes as per protocol
- · Administered feeding per nasogastric tubes.
- · Provided health teachings to the patients and their families.
- · Implemented discharge planning and instructions set by physicians and re-evaluation the patients’ conditions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Cardiovascular (rheumatic heart disease, myocardial infarction, left and right heart failure, congestive heart failure),
Endocrine (diabetes mellitus, DKA management, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism)
Renal (urinary tract infection, chronic kidney disease)
Hematology (anemia,)
Digestive (pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, cirrhosis, hepatitis)
Muscular (skin traction care),
Neurological (meningitis, stroke, seizure,)
Respiratory (pneumonia, pneumothorax, asthma, influenza, emphysema, respiratory failure,)
Certification
Basic Life Support
Additional Information
• Infusion pumps and syringe pumps
• Feeding pumps
• Ventilator – Maquet Servo i and Servo u
• Patient’s Bed – Aero4 Stiegelmeyer
• Cardiac Monitor – Phillips MX 800
• Syringe/Infusion Pumps –B Braun
• Defibrillator – GE Responder 2000
• Suction machine – Simex M30, Medela
• Patient Warmer – Bair Hugger machine Model 775
• ABG machine – iSTAT
• Air Mattress – Aries Dx Alternating pressure and Pump System
• Oto Thermometer – Lightouch LTX Infrared Thermometer
• Laryngoscope – Riester, Welch Allyn
• ECG machine – GE MAC 5500
Timeline
PALS - Pediatric Immediate life Support
09-2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Thika Level Five Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Basic Life Support
01-2023
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
Gertrudes Childrens Hospital
08.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Nairobi Adventist Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
Diploma - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
04.2001 -
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