Ramadhan Omurunga
Nurse
Taveta
Summary
Versatile qualified nurse knowledgeable about various research methodologies, laboratory sample collection and management. Highly organized and thorough with good planning, problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer Intern
Kitale County Hospital
Kitale
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Provided direct patient care following established nursing protocols and standards.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments including taking vital signs, medical histories and physical examinations.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored patients and accurately documented their conditions and progress, and reported any changes to the multidisciplinary teams involved.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records.
- Participated in continuous medical education Including training on post-abortion care, child nutrition and immunization and TB management protocols.
- Performed emergency assessments and interventions in the Emergency room.
- Actively mentored and aided the learning of nursing students on clinical placements.
- Engaged in community health assessment, diagnosis, intervention planning and monitoring
- Upheld ethical standards and patients' rights in all interactions and interventions.
Pre-internship Nurse Volunteer
Emmanuel Mission Health Centre
Misikhu
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Provided high quality care to approximately 20 patients per day on 32-bed unit
- Assisted primary care provider with procedures by preparing appropriate instruments and sterile field.
- Educated patients on infection and disease control, family planning and new baby care to promote community health and wellness.
- Carried laboratory specimens, results, and charts to appropriate departments.
- Assessed and offered nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responded to requests for assistance.
- Performed nursing care within scope of license and credentials and followed charting protocols to document care provided.
Volunteer Untrained Teacher
Njoro Mixed Day Secondary School
Taveta
2016.01 - 2016.08
- Practiced education skills that have proven helpful in current nursing practice.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Assessed learner progress through test administration and grading and supported teachers in marking papers, homework, classwork and projects for 60+ students.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for and taught the subjects Mathematics and Physics following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Assisted in planning, creating, developing and sourcing teaching materials.
- Helped struggling students overcome academic difficulties by providing extra support and assistance throughout lessons.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moi University
Eldoret, Kenya12.2021
Certificate - Integrated ICT in Business And Information Systems
The Nicarn Computer Institute
Mwatate, Kenya06.2014
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (A Plain) -
St. Peter's Mumias Boys High School
Mumias, Kenya11.2013
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Effective communication
- Health Education
- Data Collection
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Clinical Research
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Records Maintenance
Health Research Experience
Dissertation : Omurunga, R. and Kerubo, A. Factors associated with non-adherence to anticancer medication among patients on treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya. (2021).
- Formulated research proposal and data collection tools for approval by research ethics board.
- Collected and analyzed data
- Wrote a manuscript, presented the findings and made recommendations for change.
Dissertation: Omurunga, R. Factors affecting turnaround times at Vihiga County Referral Hospital. An action research. (2021).
- Reviewed literature, collected and analyzed data.
- Wrote a report, presented the data and made recommendations based on the findings.
McCoy, L., Omurunga, R., Farmer, M., Kemboi, D., Garner, K., Phidel,S., Fulkerson, J., von Gaudecker, J. Treatment adherence interventions for HIV and epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review. (2022).
- Did a scoping review.
- Presented findings to Indiana University Purdue University Center for Research and Learning, Division of Undergraduate Education as poster presentation.
Farmer, M., Kemboi, D., Omurunga. R., Gardner, K., McCoy, L., Phidel, S., Fulkerson, J., von Gaudecker, J. An online learning experience between Kenyan and US undergraduate students during the COVID pandemic. (2022).
- Collected Qualitative data, analyzed it and prepared a manuscript.
- Presented findings to Indiana University Purdue University Center for Research and Learning, Division of Undergraduate Education as a Poster presentation.
Certification
- Nursing Practise License (no. 376495)-August 2023: Nursing Council Of Kenya
Languages
Luhya
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nursing Officer Intern
Kitale County Hospital
2022.08 - 2023.07
Pre-internship Nurse Volunteer
Emmanuel Mission Health Centre
2022.01 - 2022.06
Volunteer Untrained Teacher
Njoro Mixed Day Secondary School
2016.01 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moi University
Certificate - Integrated ICT in Business And Information Systems
The Nicarn Computer Institute
Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (A Plain) -
St. Peter's Mumias Boys High School
- Nursing Practise License (no. 376495)-August 2023: Nursing Council Of Kenya
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