Registered Nurse Patient Care

ABRAHAM KIPKORIR LIMO

PHONE +254*********/+254*********

EMAIL ********@*****.***

NATIONALITY KENYAN

GENDER: MALE

PROFILE

A courageous self-driven registered nurse with 9 years clinical experience. Has a positive effect on any ward or nursing team working with and can be relied upon to direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocol. Best medical surgical knowledge and skills with ability to coordinate a diverse array of responsibilities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2020 to current

Hospital: ITEN COUNTY AND REFERAL HOSPITAL

Hospital: Bed Size: 200

Current department: Medical Department

Unit bed capacity: 50

Nurse ratio: 1:8

Position: medical surgical nurse/Unit incharge

Responsibilities:

Developed patient care and treatment plans including assessment, evaluation, and nursing diagnoses

Managed patient emergencies promptly informing physicians of any vital changes in the statuses of patients and documenting information

Coordinated successfully with the doctors and other professionals related to patient care

Inserted peripheral intravenous lines.

Administered medications per oral, sublingual, inhalation, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, intravenous and optic routes.

Performed catheterization (Foley catheter).

Performed blood glucose testing.

Performed (or assisted with) nasogastric tube insertions.

Performed Oxygen supplementation.

Tracheostomy care including suctioning of secretion

Assisted physician with central line insertion; dressing changes as per protocol

Administered feeding per nasogastric tubes.

Provided health teachings to the patients and their families.

Implemented discharge planning and instructions set by physicians and re-evaluation the patients’ conditions.

Delegate and assist patient care technicians in coordinating patient care, comfort and cleanliness of patients.

Prepare for and assist with diagnostic procedures and treatment.

Documentation of patient plan of care, daily patient assessments and progress

Cases Handled Equipment Handled

Food poisoning Oxygen cylinders/concentrators

Tuberculosis Feeding/infusion pumps

Diarrheal diseases Suction machine,

Pneumonia Manual and digital Bp machines

Epilepsy Cardiac monitors

Ulcerative colitis Patient bed,

Sickle cell Digital thermometers

Diabetes mellitus Air mattress

Hypertension Stethoscope

Peptic Ulcer Disease Glucometers

Meningitis Pulse oximetry

Urinary Tract Infections Bedside commodes

July 2013 to September 2020

Hospital : Songeto Dispensary

Hospital: Bed Capacity: 50

Department Worked: Surgical Department

Nurse: Patient Ratio: 1:3

Position: Medical Surgical Nurse

Roles and Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

• Conducts pre- and post-operative education

• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team

• Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs

• Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed

• Provides basic, bedside care

• Prepares and administers medications (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.

• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse

• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol, Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms and preparing operating room for patient/procedure

• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology

• Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum

• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaching patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.

Cases Handled Equipment Handled

Prostatectomy Oxygen cylinders/ concentrators

Amputations Cardiac monitors, ECG

Wound debridement Thermometers,

Thyroidectomy Pulse oximetry,

Mastectomy Specialized beds

Hernia repairs Oxygen masks,

Fractures Defibrillators

Care of colostomies Suction machine

Laparotomies

Tuesday 2015- December 2017

Hospital: Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

Hospital Bed capacity: 1000

Department: Medical-Surgical

Unit Bed capacity: 150

Position: Clinical Rotation

Roles & Responsibilities

Monitor patient’s vital signs such as BP, RR, PR and Temperature

Using the nursing process to identify patients’ needs and deliver the required nursing care

Take comprehensive patient history

Conducting a thorough physical assessment

Administer prescribed medications

Wound cleaning and wound dressings

Ensuring Infection Prevention measures are followed while handling a patient

Preparing the patient for surgery through pre-surgical checks

Participating in the daily ward round to assess the needs and interventions of patients.

Collaborating with the health care team with a view of giving holistic care

Do proper documentation of all the activities and keep records

Provide patients with support and education

Cases Managed

Asthma, Tuberculosis,

Pneumonia, COPD

Kidney stones, Urinary Obstructions

Diabetic wounds, Pressure Ulcers

Burns, Hypertension

Pneumothorax & Hemothorax

Malaria

Hemorrhoids, Hernias

Care of Colostomies

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

University of Eastern Africa -Baraton January2015 – Dec 2017 –Bachelor Of Science In Nursing –GPA -3.05

Kenya Medical Training College-Kisii-Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing

Digitech Computer Training College-Certificate in Computer Application

St patricks High School, ITEN 2002-2005 KCSE– C+ (PLUS)

Kaptum Primary School 1994-2001[KCPE ]

REFEREES

Joseph Bunei

Nursing Officer Incharge

ITEN COUNTY REFERAL HOSPITAL

Po Box 332-30700

ITEN

Contacts: 072*-******

Email:***************@*****.***

Mary Kipchumba

Chief Officer -Health services

Elgeyomarakwet County

Po Box 620-30700

ITEN

Contacts: 072*-******

EMAIL:***********@*****.***

Jesse Oyieke

Head of Department (Nursing)

University of Eastern Africa Baraton

P.O. Box 2500-30100, Eldoret, Kenya

Contact: +254***-******

Email: *******@*****.***

Equipment

Blood Pressure machine

Pulse oximetry monitors

Oxygen regulators

ECG Monitors

Suction Machine

Thermometer

Nebulizer

Underwater seal drainage

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