PATRICK WAHOME KAMAU
NURSE
MOMBASA
Summary
Registered nurse with comprehensive experience in surgical and medical-surgical settings, proficient in patient assessments, medication administration, and surgical instrument preparation. Adapted at maintaining sterile environments and effectively communicating with patients and healthcare teams. Passionate about providing high-quality care and contributing to operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
THEATRE NURSE (LOCUM)
AGA KHAN HOSPITAL
MOMBASA
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to facilitate efficient surgical procedures.
- Facilitated patient recovery by monitoring post-operative vitals, managing pain, and detecting complications early.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure efficient operating room work.
- Assisted surgical team in donning sterile gowns, gloves, and masks to maintain a sterile environment.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
THEATRE NURSE
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL MATHARI
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with surgical teams to optimize operating room workflows and enhance patient safety.
- Executed infection control measures, ensuring a sterile environment and minimizing risk of surgical site infections.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted in patient positioning and preparation for surgery according to protocols.
- Conducted pre-operative assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Applied effective communication strategies to engage family members and health team members, fostering a collaborative care environment.
SURGICAL NURSE
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL MATHARI
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered prescribed medications while ensuring adherence to rights of drug administration.
- Performing procedures such as insertion of peripheral intravenous lines, nasogastric tubes and also urine catheters.
- Performing oxygen supplementation to patients with breathing difficulties such as those with respiratory distress.
- Monitoring the critically ill patients and the patients from theatre for any complications and managing them promptly once they arise.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess, plan, and implement effective patient care modalities.
- Preparing patients for surgery by obtaining consent, ensuring fasting, and administering necessary pre-operative medications.
- Performing wound care management, for example dressing diabetic wounds and even wounds of burn patients.
- Participated in patient discharge process by providing health messages to educate patients on disease management and prevention.
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
12-2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mukurweni Boys High School
11-2018
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Mtito Andei Primary School
11-2012
Skills
- Surgical techniques
- Scrub nurse skills
- Circulating nurse skills
- Instrument preparation
- Infection control
- Post-op monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
References
- Samson Kiragu, HOD Nursing, Portreitz KMTC, +254722630865, kiragusamson@gmail.com
- Theresa Mwaniki, Nursing Service Manager, Consolata Hospital Mathari, +254710693910, nsmmathari@gmail.com
- Fredrick Opiyo Theatre Manager, Aga khan Hospital Mombasa,+254733628855,fredopiyo@gmail.com
Certification
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), Kenya Registered Nurse, KRCHN(61523), Kenya, Active
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
Other Professional Trainings
- 10/01/23, Medtigo, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- 06/01/23, St. John's Ambulance, Basic Life Support
Timeline
THEATRE NURSE (LOCUM)
AGA KHAN HOSPITAL
09.2025 - Current
THEATRE NURSE
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL MATHARI
11.2024 - 08.2025
SURGICAL NURSE
CONSOLATA HOSPITAL MATHARI
08.2023 - 08.2025
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Mukurweni Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Mtito Andei Primary School