Case Manager Registered Nurse
Resume:
Highly motivated, skilled, accountable, responsible and adaptable nurse with medical surgical nursing experience of 9+years in tertiary hospitals. This exposed me to a wide range of conditions that have shaped my skills in pro- viding care. My communication and interpersonal skills are exceptional and therapeutic. I am a great team builder and player with rich collaboration and organizational skills. I uphold high moral standards, abide by the rules and policies of the institution to enhance productivity of my profession at all levels. Jan 2014
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Hospital: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Hospital Bed capacity: 1300
Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Unit Bed capacity: 40
Nurse: Patient Ratio: 1:8
Position: Medical Surgical Nurse
Roles & Responsibilities
• Recording all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appro- priate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Adhering to infection prevention and control; keeping a calm, clean and tidy work environment
• Preparing and administering medications and recording prescribed medications.
• Reporting adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Educating patients on surgical procedures, and participating in discharge planning.
• Attending all necessary invitations, for both governmental and non-governmental seminars.
• Coordinating patient care among the other disciplines in capacity of patient advocate and case manager. Initiating corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptoms.
• Consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate in- dividualized patient care plans while making revisions where applicable.
• Providing bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters and NGT for feeding, starting IV lines and infusions, adminis- tering blood and oxygen therapy, nebulizing patients, caring for wound, chest and abdominal drain- ages among others.
• Responding to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol. Cases Managed
• Pneumonia, post-surgical cases,
• Incision & drainage, Burns, Wounds/
• pressure ulcers, Fractures, asthma, falls
• Arthritis, cardiac conditions, Kidney failure,
• Tonsillitis, Cancer, HIV/ AIDS, DM
• COPD, incisions & excisions
Equipment Handled
• Suction machine
• ECG, EEG, Nebulizers, autoclaving machine
• Pulse oximetry, Patient monitor, Bp machine
• Oxygen machine
• Weights & scale
• Wound drains, Infusion pump
PROFILE
Joan Jepchumba Keter
*********@*****.***
Kenya
Female
Aug 2012
To
Dec 2013
Hospital: The Avenue Hospital - Kisumu
Hospital Bed capacity: 360
Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Unit Bed capacity: 50
Position: Medical Surgical Nurse
Nurse: Patient Ratio: 1:8
Roles & Responsibilities
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care activities together with other healthcare providers.
• Carried aseptic nursing procedures like stitching, wound cleaning and dressing, gastric lavage, catheter insertion and removal, etc.
• Took patients vital signs that included temperature, respiration, blood pressure, pulse and performed neurological assessment to patients who had altered level of consciousness.
• Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreted and recorded measurements.
• Prepared patients for procedures and initiated discharge plan.
• Answered questions and educated patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Executed physician's orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly prepared, admin- istered, and recorded prescribed medications and treatments.
• Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care; monitored various drainage devices, etc.
• Maintained and updated patient files, medical charts, and health records, and observed confidentiality of all patients’ files and other medical conditions.
• Adhered to best nursed practices, standards, and protocols.
• Independently and interdependently performed duties and responsibility for care of as- signed patients.
• Delivered designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated nursing plan of care.
• Perform pain assessment and initiate analgesia as per protocol.
• Provide safe environment for patients through adherence to infection control practices and other safety policies, timely safety checks on beds, iv pumps, oxygen and other equip- ment.
Cases Managed
• Hernia repairs, Fracture repair
• Intestinal obstruction
• Hip/knee replacement
• Lumpectomy, Skin grafts
• Hemorrhoidectomy
• Appendectomy, X-laps,
• Prostatectomy
• Mastectomy,
• Lumpectomy
• Debridement,
• Cholecystectomy
Equipment Handled
• Patient monitor
• Portable X-ray
• Pulse oximetry, Fluid warmer
• Colonoscope/endoscope
• Non-rebreather mask,
• Suction machine
• Electro-surgical unit
• Defibrillator,
• Operating table/light
• Oxygen machine
• Autoclaving machine
NCK LICENSURE
REFEREES
REGISTERED NURSE
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Registration .: KRCHN (23789)
Country: Kenya
Mar 2009 – Aug 2012
Feb 2004 – Nov 2007
Jan 1994 – Nov 2003
EDUCATION
TRAININGS
Prevention and management of constipation in adults An evidence based approach to subcutaneous injection technique How to manage chocking adult
Basic life support
How to perform chest compressions
Promoting effective communication skills in nursing practice How to use a self inflating bag and face mask
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
St. Camillus School of Nursing Tabaka
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Moi Girls Kapsowar High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education
Cheplaskei Primary School
Nov 2020
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Nov 2020
Jan 2020
Jan 2020
Jan 2020
Jan 2020
• A strong desire for professional development
• High levels of integrity
• Well-disciplined, honest and hard working
• Team player
• Team leader and critical thinker
• Working with minimum supervision
• Punctual
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