RITAH OMWOYO
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with substantial hospital and clinical training. Highly organized with well-regarded administrative and supervisory strengths. A dependable professional seeking to apply acquired nursing skills and passion for patient-centered care to a position within a hospital setting. Available for immediate assignment.
Developed extensive communication and critical thinking skills in fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in patient care, teamwork, and maintaining patient confidentiality, with focus on delivering high-quality service. Looking to transition into new role where these transferrable skills can make significant impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Locum
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes and improve service quality.
Nurse Intern
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted in patient admission and discharge processes, providing empathetic support to families.
- Monitored and documented vital signs while maintaining accurate patient records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation
Angeles07.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - KCSE
Gianchere Friends High School
Nairobi11.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Nemora Junior Academy
Nairobi10.2008
Skills
- Admission and discharge of patients
- Bed bathing and making
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Infection control
- Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients
- Measurement of vital signs
- Medication administration and prescription management
- Wound care and skin care
- First aid and counseling
- Immunization
- Following patient care plans
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Health promotion
- Wound management
- Surgical care
- Emergency care
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Critical care nursing
- Mental health care
- Disease prevention
- Community health
- Treatment Planning
- Patient evaluation
LANGUAGES
English: Very Good
Kiswahili: Good
Ekegusii: Very Good
Tagalog: Moderate
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Certification
- Kenya Registered Nurse/Midwifery (2023-02)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2020-07)
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (2014-04)
- Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) (2009-02)
References
- Philip, Kilonzo, Doctor, philipkmwendwa@gmail.com, +254 0795637884, Nairobi
- Robert, Ondiwa Nyandiga, Nurse, robertnyandiga94@gmail.com, +254 0791839986, Nairobi
- Goretti, Akoth Otieno, Nurse, akothlettiebonnie@gmail.com, +254 0705522286, Nairobi
HOBBIES
Volunteering, Community Service, Mentoring, Teaching, Exercising
COURSES
- Disaster Management and Mass Casualty Incidents (2019-09)
- Basic First Aid (2019-09)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers Course (2019-09)
- Global Disaster Preparedness Program (GDPP) (2019-09)
QUALITIES
- Competent
- Compassionate
- Caring
- Courageous
- Hardworking
- Excellent Communicator
- Committed
Timeline
Nurse Locum
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2024
Nurse Intern
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - KCSE
Gianchere Friends High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Nemora Junior Academy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Angeles University Foundation