Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Training
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Vivian Jepkoech

Vivian Jepkoech

Mental Health Nurse
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu

Summary

Seasoned mental health nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Expert in conducting thorough assessments, devising personalized care plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions, all aimed at fostering environments conducive to emotional well-being and recovery. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Poised to leverage skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and communication to make meaningful impact on the lives of patients, while striving to enhance mental health care delivery and achieve comprehensive patient-focused outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Mental Health Nurse

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducting thorough and comprehensive assessments, collaborating with healthcare team, developing personalized care plans, administering and monitoring medications, crisis management, therapeutic conversations, group therapy sessions, risk evaluation and management, patient and family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, advocating for patients' rights, ensuring patient safety, maintaining records, staying updated with mental health care practices, accompanying patients to appointments, equipment handling

Education

Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing -

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE - LAKE VICTORIA CAMPUS
03.2019 - 04.2023

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

MARIA SOTI HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 05.2018

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

NANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2007 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Rehabilitation Assistance

  • Relationship Building

  • Suicide Prevention

  • Professionalism

  • Excellent Communication

  • Family Support

  • Pain Management

  • Strong Clinical Judgment

  • Patient and family advocacy

  • Medication Administration

  • Monitoring Vital Signs

  • Analytical Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Heartsaver CPR AED

  • Procedure Assistance

  • Mental health counseling

  • Home care

  • Task Prioritization

  • Decision-Making

  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Clinical Documentation

  • Active Listening

  • Organizational Skills

  • Unit Oversight

  • Problem-solving aptitude

  • Critical Thinking

  • Behavioral Management

  • Problem-Solving

  • Compassionate and Caring

  • Records Maintenance

Certification

5TH JANUARY 2024, NMC REG, NMC-CBT RNMH 2021, 01/23/24, NMC RNMH NUMERACY (Part A), NMC RNMH CLINICAL (Part B), OSCE

References

  • Jason Kipng'etich, Unit In-charge Mental Health Unit, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, +254 722 155793, jaysonchumba@gmail.com
  • Amos Cheruiyot, HOD Nursing Department, Kenya Medical Training College, Lake Victoria Campus, +254 715 770911, acheruiyot@kmtc.ac.ke
  • Joan Jepchumba, Administrator and Training Assistant, Ujuzi Fursa Africa, +254 729 930835, joanjepchumba1991@gmail.com

Training

  • 01/01/24, 01/01/24, Pain Management, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
  • 01/01/24, 01/01/24, Guidance and Counselling, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
  • 11/01/23, 11/01/23, Family Therapy in Mental Health, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
  • 02/01/23, 03/01/23, Driving, Training and Licensure (Class B), National Transport and Safety Authority
  • 01/01/19, 03/01/19, Certificate in Computer Studies, The North Rift Institute of Management Studies

Timeline

Mental Health Nurse

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing -

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE - LAKE VICTORIA CAMPUS
03.2019 - 04.2023

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -

MARIA SOTI HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 05.2018

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

NANDI PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.2007 - 05.2014
Vivian JepkoechMental Health Nurse