CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME: KARANU SIMON MWANGI
DATE OF BIRTH: 20TH MAY 1996
ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 3105 NAKURU
PHONE NUMBER: +254*********
ID NO: 33462122
Current residence: Nakuru town in Nakuru County
EMAIL: *************@*****.***
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A graduate Nurse who is keen to progress my career with a respected hospital where I will have an opportunity to learn grow and provide my expertise in my chosen field. Committed to looking after and restoring the health of the people I am tasked with caring for. Right now I am looking for a position with a healthcare organization.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
•To work in an environment that motivates excellence, passion for work and loyalty towards the organization that will strengthen my personal character, which will enable me to become more competitive in my chosen field of endeavor.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
TERTIARY EDUCATION
YEAR: OCTOBER 2016 - NOVEMBER 2020
COLLEGE: P.C.E.A NAKURU WEST MEDICAL COLLEGE
COURSE: KENYA REGISTERED NURSE
AWARD: PASS
YEAR: NOVEMBER 2020
COLLEGE: P.C.E.A NAKURU WEST COLLEGE
COURSE: COMPUTER PACKAGES
AWARD: CREDIT
YEAR: MARCH 2017
INSTITUTION: ST. JOHN AMBULANCE KENYA
COURSE: FIRST AID FOR BRIGADE MEMBERS
AWARD: DISTICTION
SECONDARY EDUCATION
YEAR: 2011 – 2014
SCHOOL: MURUAKI BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE: KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
AWARD: C PLUS PRIMARY EDUCATION
YEAR: 2003 - 2010
SCHOOL: ANESTAR ACADEMY
COURSE: KENYA CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION.
Field EXPERIENCE.
November 2017-March 2020 Nakuru level 5 provincial Hospital, Rhonda, Kapkures, PCEA Nakuru west and Njoro health care centers.
•Ward management.
•Nursing care of patients in medical surgical and gynecological wards.
•Theatre nursing.
•Facility management.
•Management of psychiatric patients.
•Management of MCH/FP and CCC.
•Casualty and out-patient clinics.
•Provided a high standard of care to patients following admission in wards presenting with medical or surgical conditions.
•Carried out wide-range wound care management which incorporated wounds requiring dry dressing, skin grafts, stomas and tracheotomy care.
•Implemented subsequent care plans, conducted assessments and managed pre-operative and post-operative patients.
•Liaising with doctors and Senior Nursing staff about a patient’s condition.
•Administering medication and treatment to patients.
•Responding quickly to medical situations in a professional and quick manner.
•Performing complete histories and physical examination on patients.
•Establishing and recording patient’s current health status.
•Diabetic care experience, planning implementing and evaluating care.
•Developed knowledge, skills and expertise in nursing the critically ill.
•Provided desired family planning methods and counseling to clients.
•Provided individualized client teaching and counseling utilizing evidence-based practice.
Work experience 1. January 2021 to September 2021: JOMEC (John Mututho Empowerment Centre)
P.O BOX -
Nakuru Kenya.
Duties.
-Facility management.
-Drug induced psychosis management.
-Psychoeducation and psychotherapy management.
-Management of psychiatric patients.
-Triage clients.
-Provide skilled nursing procedures.
2. September 2021 to July 2022: Nakuru maternity and Nursing Home ICU Department.
P.O BOX-
Nakuru Kenya.
Duties.
-Responsible for the Critical Care Nursing provided within the hospital on a 24 hour basis.
-Ensuring continuous improvement of patient clinical outcomes in the ICU.
-Monitor the critical patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate.
-Monitoring all aspects of patients care including diet and physical activity and inform the ICU Doctor as is necessary.
-Responding to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
-Care for pre- and post-operative patients when those patients require ICU care.
-Assess patients’ pain levels and sedation requirements.
-Acting as patients’ advocate.
-Drawing ABG Blood and interpret report correctly.
-Infection prevention practices as stipulated by the hospital protocols.
-Accurate record keeping in regards to patient care and good maintenance of the records.
3. August 2022 to date: ST Anthony Catholic Hospital
PO BOX-
Nakuru kenya.
•Ward management.
•Nursing care of patients in medical surgical and gynecological wards.
•Theatre nursing.
•Facility management.
•Provided a high standard of care to patients following admission in wards presenting with medical or surgical conditions.
•Carried out wide-range wound care management which incorporated wounds requiring dressing
•Implemented subsequent care plans, conducted assessments and managed pre-operative and post-operative patients.
•Liaising with doctors and Senior Nursing staff about a patient’s condition.
•Administering medication and treatment to patients.
•Responding quickly to medical situations in a professional and quick manner.
•Performing complete histories and physical examination on patients.
•Establishing and recording patient’s current health status.
•Diabetic care experience, planning implementing and evaluating care.
•Developed knowledge, skills and expertise in nursing the critically ill.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
•Keen sense of responsibility, goal driven and result oriented.
I have strong work ethics and am a reliable person when called upon to perform a task. I take responsibilities very seriously. I also enjoy being measured and judged through my performance target.
•Team Player
I enjoy working in teams and being an active team player since it aids in pursuing team-centered work goal. I also have the willingness to learn even from other team members.
•Computing skills
•I have knowledge and good understanding of the system operation and also proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
•Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills
I can relate well with people of different diversified populations.
•High level of integrity and trust.
I have utmost respect for my seniors and co-workers. I submit fully to the organization’s policies and follow the organization’s protocol while dealing with clients.
•Effective and clear communication skills.
I can relate and communicate clearly with clients and as well as my workmates.
•Self-driven, motivated and work with minimum supervision.
I have the ability to deliver high quality work under minimum supervision.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
•Reading historical and current affairs books
•Research and acquisition of knowledge from the internet and other reading materials
•Networking
•Sports
REFEREES
Mary Kgwiri
Principal, P.C.E.A Nakuru West Medical College
Tel:072*******
Dr. Karanja
Gynecologist/physician, at JOMEC
Tel:070*******
John Mututho
Director at JOMEC
Tel:072*******