Hi, I’m
Steve Munene Muriithi
Nairobi
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such a mechanical ventilation and hemodialysis. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aga Khan University HospitalNairobi
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Tenri Group of HospitalsEmbu
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
11.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Education
Cicely Mc Donnel College of Health Sciences.Nairobi, Kenya
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from Critical Care Nursing
11.2022
University Overview
- Member of Nursing Council of Kenya
- Awarded a Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Critical Care Nursing.
Kenya Medical Training CollegeBungoma, Kenya.
Diploma in Community Health Nursing from Community Health Nursing
12.2017
University Overview
- Awarded a Diploma in Community Health Nursing.
- Member of Nursing Council of Kenya
St. Jame's High School, KegongeEmbu, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
12.2011
University Overview
- Attained a Mean grade of C+.
St.Matthew's Mixed Day And Boarding Primary SchoolEmbu, Kenya.
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
12.2007
University Overview
- Attained 329marks out of 500.
Skills
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Active Listening
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Certified Advanced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation/ Basic life support provider
- Hemodialysis
- Care of Mechanically ventilated patients
- Administration of inotropes
Timeline
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aga Khan University Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tenri Group of Hospitals
11.2018 - 06.2022
Cicely Mc Donnel College of Health Sciences.
Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing from Critical Care Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma in Community Health Nursing from Community Health Nursing
St. Jame's High School, Kegonge
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
St.Matthew's Mixed Day And Boarding Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Referees
1. Ms. Phoebe Mutisya,
Critical care nursing Lecturer at Cicely Mc Donnel Hospital, College of Health Sciences Nairobi.
Email address: phoebep71@gmail.com
2. Mr. Peter Ngeny,
Clinical nurse educator at The Nairobi Hospital Critical Care Unit.
Email address: pkngeny@gmail.com
3. Mr. Jared Nyandigisi,
Clinical Practice Educator at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
Email address: jamonya2@gmail.com
Referees
1. Ms. Phoebe Mutisya,
Critical care nursing Lecturer at Cicely Mc Donnel Hospital, College of Health Sciences Nairobi.
Email address: phoebep71@gmail.com
2. Mr. Peter Ngeny,
Clinical nurse educator at The Nairobi Hospital Critical Care Unit.
Email address: pkngeny@gmail.com
3. Mr. Jared Nyandigisi,
Clinical Practice Educator at Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi.
Email address: jamonya2@gmail.com
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