POLYCARP OTARA NYABARO

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Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Experience

Registered Nurse 09/2012 to Date

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya

Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient.

Manage care from admission to discharge.

Oversee delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising teams comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Provide direct patient care.

Organize and manage care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Catheter insertion and airway management.

Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Update patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Nursing officer 05/2012 to 09/2012

Eldoret Hospital Eldoret, Kenya

I worked mainly in the intensive care unit (ICU)

Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Managed care from admission to discharge.

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.

Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.

Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.

Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.

Nursing Officer Intern 04/2011 to 04/2012

Provincial General Hospital Kakamega, Kenya

Crafted personalized nursing care plans by reviewing patient conditions and medical histories to pinpoint special needs patients.

Advised patients about individual medical conditions, treatment plans and estimated recovery durations to assist families or friends with patient care and decision-making.

Encouraged and supported long-term care and terminally-ill patients to address emotional and psychological needs.

Enforced hospital policies for drug custody, administration and storage, minimizing cases of medication theft, abuse or misuse.

Executed physicians' orders, administered medications and interpreted special tests to aid patient diagnosis and recovery.

Educated patients and family members on disease prevention and healthy habits through practical demonstrations to reinforce learning.

Nursing officer 01/2010 to 04/2011

RAM Hospital Kisii, Kenya

Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.

Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programmes for timely discharge.

Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.

Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.

Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.

Utilized practiced skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error.

Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.

Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.

Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.

Core Competencies/ Skills

Team collaboration

Intravenous therapy

Lab result interpretation

Procedure preparations

Personal care needs

Patient counseling

Vaccine administration

Infection control measures

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Care Plan Development

Feeding pumps understanding

BLS certified

Task delegation

Patient and family advocacy

Relationship building

At-risk patient care

Chronic disease management

Case management

IV setup

Blood and blood products transfusion

Insulin medication assistance

Tracheostomy Care

Patient evaluation

ACLS certified

Education

Masters: Public Health (Epidemiology and Disease Control) 2014

Moi University Eldoret

Graduate

Bachelor of Science: Nursing (BScN) 2010

University of Eastern Africa, Baraton Eldoret

Graduate

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) 2004

Itierio Secondary School Kisii

Kenya certificate of Primary Education (KCPE 1999

St. Peter's Kisii Academy Kisii

Current licenses held

CRNA RN Permit Reg. No: 134535 Expiry date 30th Sep. 2024

Nursing council of Kenya. License No: 355662 Expiry: 30th April, 2024

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