Venah Anyango Onyango
Nairobi, Nairobi Province,30
Summary
Professional healthcare provider skilled in patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and compassionate care. Known for reliability, effective communication, and leadership in diverse healthcare setting fostering team collaboration to enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Officer- Medical Surgical Unit
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Assisted in patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Supported colleague nursing staff in daily operations and patient assessments.
- Provided training on advanced medical procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices within the nursing team.
- Observed and documented patient progress, reporting discrepancies to senior staff.
- Managed medication administration accurately and safely, reducing the risk of adverse drug events among patients.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Served as a strong advocate for both patients and families during critical decision-making processes related to medical treatments or end-of-life care options.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting faster recovery times.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Learned hospital systems for patient record management and scheduling tasks.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health maintenance strategies.
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- 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.
Accident and Emergency Nurse
Meridian Group of Hospitals
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered emergency care to patients with critical conditions in fast-paced environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized interventions based on severity of conditions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to ensure timely medical responses.
- Led triage processes to efficiently manage patient flow during high-volume emergencies.
- Assessed incoming trauma victims quickly in collaboration with other healthcare providers for immediate life-saving measures.
Registered Nurse
Shallom Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and improving team performance standards.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for patient safety and infection control measures.
Education
Kenya Registered Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College
Machakos12-2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
St Marys Lwak Girls
Siaya, Kenya12-2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Mbaga Girls Primary School
Siaya, Kenya12-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Infection prevention
- Disease prevention
- Counseling
- Continuing education
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Care planning
Certification
- [certificate in HIV testing and counseling] Training - 2014
- certificate in computer parcages, [emmanuel computer academy] - 2014
sports- table tennis
this sport forms part of my hobbies but have competitively been part of my extra curricular activity
Timeline
Nursing Officer- Medical Surgical Unit
Defence Forces Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Accident and Emergency Nurse
Meridian Group of Hospitals
01.2019 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
Shallom Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
Kenya Registered Nurse
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
St Marys Lwak Girls
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Mbaga Girls Primary School