RITAH OMWOYO
NIVANA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Nairobi
4
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Nurse delivering direct patient care in hospital settings, supporting admission and discharge workflows, vital signs monitoring, and accurate clinical documentation. Administers medications, follows treatment plans, and reinforces infection control and wound care practices to support safe recovery. Collaborates with medical staff and families to maintain patient comfort, communication, and continuity of care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year- Provide direct bedside care to support comfort, hygiene, and daily patient needs.
- Administer medications and track patient responses according to care plans.
- Complete admission and discharge procedures while reviewing instructions with patients and families.
- Assess patient conditions and report notable changes to the appropriate care team.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and home care instructions before discharge.
- Maintain infection control practices by cleaning equipment and following facility care standards.
- Document vital signs, observations, and interventions for accurate shift handoffs.
- Follow infection prevention, safety, and healthcare ethics guidelines in all patient interactions.
Nurse Locum
1 Year 4 Months- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse Intern
1 Year- Supported patients per shift during admission, discharge, and bedside care with compassionate attention.
- Completed vital-sign checks per shift and recorded findings accurately in patient files.
- Provided patient and family education with empathetic support throughout admission and discharge.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient records to support continuity of care.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes while following patient care plans and healthcare ethics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School - KCSE
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - KCPE
Skills
Patient and family education
Clinical Documentation
Nursing staff leadership
Healthcare ethics
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)
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
Registered Nurse
NIVANA HEALTHCARE CENTER
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Locum
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Nurse Intern
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Nemora Junior Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education from KCPE
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Gianchere Friends High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School from KCSE
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Angeles University Foundation
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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