Stephen Rioba
Limuru
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for this role with strong background in patient care and surgical procedures. Known for effective collaboration, adaptability, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in critical thinking, patient assessment, and wound care management, with focus on delivering high-quality results. Reliable team player with commitment to meeting and exceeding healthcare standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research
09.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and patient education.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care practices across the medical-surgical unit.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Mother and Child Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Administering sterile wound care and conducting dressing changes in accordance with nursing protocols
- Carrying out physician's orders while ensuring consultation in case of discrepancies, and adhering to infection prevention and control measures
- Conducting initial patient assessments and collaborating with physicians to devise, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients spanning all age groups and with diverse medical and surgical conditions
- Accurately recording patient data in physical medical charts, following facility policies, and maintaining confidentiality
- Performing various medical procedures such as administering medication, blood, and oxygen; inserting IV lines, catheters, and NGT tubes, and applying enemas
- Providing guidance to student nurses and new staff members on hospital policies, clinical skills, patient care, communication, and documentation
- Swiftly responding to emergency situations and delivering essential life-saving treatments like CPR and resuscitation
- Educating patients and their caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options, disease processes, and self-care techniques
- Offering thorough instructions on discharge plans to ensure continuity of care post-discharge
- Preparing patients for surgery, overseeing their post-operative care, and implementing nursing interventions to promote healing and recovery
- Demonstrating effective leadership, fostering teamwork, and recognizing the importance of team dynamics while prioritizing patient healthcare needs
Education
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Zano Academy Primary school
11.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Daraja Mbili Secondary School
10.2015
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -
Kenya Medical Training College
03.2020
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Organization skills
- Planning
- Flexibility and Adaptability
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Nyamira
- Date of Birth: 09/27/98
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Kenyan
Certification
NCK LICENSURE, Present, Nursing council of Kenya
Basic Life Support
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Socializing
- Exercising
Languages
English
Swahili
References
- Mary Kioko, Head of Nursing Department, Machakos KMTC, Machakos, Machakos, 0720265236
- Christine Nthenya, Nurse officer, Machakos level 5 Hospital, Machakos, Machakos, 0704138607
- Carolyn Moindi, Nurse officer, KUTRRH, Nairobi, Nairobi, 0702931359
Timeline
Medical Surgical Nurse
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research
09.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Nurse
Mother and Child Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Zano Academy Primary school
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Daraja Mbili Secondary School
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -
Kenya Medical Training College
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