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SARAH AVOGA

MEDICAL NURSE
Mombasa, Mombasa District

Summary

Experienced nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the medical field to providing the best patient care through curative preventive and rehabilitative care of patients wellbeing passionate in assessing and motivating students on internship in the health facility. A compassionate Nurse with comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build a diagnosis.

Overview

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hosp
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives within 15 member team, resulting in enhanced patient safety and satisfaction.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
  • Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records

Community Health Nurse

SELF
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback collection, leading to continuous improvements in service delivery.
  • Trained volunteers on best practices for delivering culturally-sensitive health education materials, ensuring effective communication with diverse populations.
  • Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals, securing funding for vital community health programs and initiatives.
  • Mobilized communities to take action on critical public health issues by organizing events and initiatives that fostered collective engagement.
  • Prescribed medication and offered emergency services to ill and injured patients.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Signposted additional health care services and resources to improve outcomes.

Tutor- Counselling

Kenya Association Of Professional Counsellors


  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
  • Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems.
  • Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
  • Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
  • Extensive knowledge in all content areas for nursing education and practice
  • Perfect understanding of students’ needs and assessments
  • Excellent experience in nursing programs, standards and certifications
  • Adequate teaching and facilitation skills in training
  • Solid verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • HIV and aids
  • Psychological counseling
  • Pre and Post Test counseling
  • Palliative care
  • Home based care

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

EGERTON UNIVERSITY
Njoro, Nakuru District, Kenya
04.2001 -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

KENDU MISSION HOSPITAL
KENDU BAY
04.2001 -

Some College (No Degree) - Community Health Services

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
Kisumu, Kenya
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Individual care plans

  • Bedside patient care

  • Treatment administration

  • Infection prevention

  • Triaging

  • Equipment operation on safety and security

  • Health education and promotion

  • Community Outreach

  • Urgent Care

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

  • Analytical Skills

  • Preventive health

  • Medical Recordkeeping

  • Interpersonal Skills

Special Clinics

  • MCH
  • Pediatrics
  • Maternity care
  • Surgical
  • Medical male and female
  • Eye clinic
  • ENT clinic
  • Dental

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

EGERTON UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

KENDU MISSION HOSPITAL
04.2001 -

Some College (No Degree) - Community Health Services

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
04.2001 -

Nurse Practitioner

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hosp

Community Health Nurse

SELF

Tutor- Counselling

Kenya Association Of Professional Counsellors
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