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ROSEMARY NJOKI MATHU
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
EXPERIENCE
I am a Registered Nurse with more than 16 years’ experience in compassionate patient care and hospital administrative function. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care.
I possess strong patient care skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs and have a proven history of cultivating a strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care.
REGISTERED NURSE (MATERNITY, OUT PATIENT)PALMVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE MOMBASA KENYA,SEPTEMBER 2022 TO DATE
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Produced treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
NURSING OFFICER (MEDICAL/SURGICAL, THEATER & MATERNITY) NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL
NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 2016 -JULY 2022
Assisting the anesthetist during induction and reversal of anesthesia
Delivering a professional and high standard of peri operative care
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver higher levels of care to every patient.
Developed and implemented new nursing procedures to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Coordinated patient care services and managed clinical cost control.
Designed and implemented quality standards of care for nursing and patient care.
Maximized staff and patient protections by implementing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Investigated and reported all incidents as per the hospital policies.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when employees were short-staffed.
Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching, and patient satisfaction.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information is kept private.
NURSE MEWA HOSPITAL MOMBASA, KENYA - JULY 2009 - AUGUST 2016
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Participated in development of guidelines for Ante/Postnatal care.
Produced treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza, and other illnesses of concern.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
NURSE PRACTITIONER DR. CHAKAYA CHEST CLINIC NAIROBI, KENYA - FEBRUARY 2008 - MAY 2009
Executed patient satisfaction and independence by promoting self-nursing skills and knowledge of medications.
Adhered to hospital procedures, policies, and protocols to support patient safety.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results, and taking visual assessment of patients.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies.
NURSE VICTORY HOSPITAL NAIROBI, NAIROBI - JUNE 2006 - JANUARY 2008
Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
Produced treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications, and self-management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
Checking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level and placing orders if required.
EDUCATION
AMREF VIRTUAL TRAINING COLLEGE SEP 2012 MAR 2015
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
KMTC MURANG’A, KENYA 2003-2006
Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurse
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Staff direction and support
Treatment plan implementation
Nursing staff management
Medication dispensing
Patient care services coordination
Proficient in Hospital Management System
Disease prevention education
Policy and procedure adherence
Recordkeeping
Medical/surgical nursing
Scrub nursing
Circulating nursing
Perioperative nursing
REFEREES
MS ROSE OBIERO
Chief Nursing Officer
Jordan Hospital Kitui
Mobile:072*******
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ISLAM BAKARI
Clinical Officer, ECHO Specialist
Mobile:072*******
Email:**************@*****.***
WARDA ABDALLA ABUBAKAR
Hospital Manager
TEL: +254-*********
Email: *****.*****@*****.***
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