HILLARY AROGOH
ODIWUOR
Nairobi,NAIROBI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ruiru Subcounty Hospital
06.2020 - Current
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Participated departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Registered Nurse
Nairobi West Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Maternity Experience
- Maternity Experience
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Psychiatry Nursing
- Theatre Nursing
- Mother and Child Health (MCH)
- Mother and Child Health (MCH)
- Renal Unit
- Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC)
- District Experience
Education
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
PCEA Tumutumu Training College
Karatina, Kiambu District, Kenya03.2014
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Kibutha Girls High School
Karatina, Kiambu District, Kenya01.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
ST Christine Academy
Karatina, Kiambu District, Kenya01.2009
CERTIFICATES - BLS
Code Blue Limited
Karatina, Kiambu District, Kenya07.2019
Skills
- Procedure preparations
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient education and counseling
- Critical Care
- Management Skills
- Care Planning and Implementation
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
- Basic -Life Support
- Computer Studies
REFEREES
1. Irene Ndigirigi
Principal Tutor PCEA Tumutumu Training College
Private Bag. Karatina
TEL: 0722453863
2. John Mwenda
Clinical Instructor PCEA Tumutumu Training College
Private Bag Karatina
TEL: 0722711869
3. The Nursing Manager
The Nairobi West Hospital
P.O BOX 43375-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
TEL: 0722200944
Languages
Swahili, Kikuyu
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Ruiru Subcounty Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nairobi West Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2020
TRAINING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
PCEA Tumutumu Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2018
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
PCEA Tumutumu Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
Kibutha Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
ST Christine Academy
CERTIFICATES - BLS
Code Blue Limited
- ACLS - Advanced Life Support
- Basic -Life Support
- Computer Studies
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