ROSEMARY AKINYI OCHIENG
Kenyan Female
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PROFILE
A highly enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and self-driven registered nurse with vast experience in dealing with a broad range of medical surgical conditions. Dedicated member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team known for excellent clinical skills; ability to remain calm under pressure; and strengths in making swift, correct decisions in emergency situations. Passionate and enthusiastic about safe infection prevention and control constantly striving to patients, staff and visitors from infection. Outstanding interpersonal, organization, problem solving critical analysis, leadership and communication skills both written and verbal, always working while putting in mind policies and set guidelines ensuring ward efficiency. Currently seeking a position which will utilize all skills, abilities and expertise in the medical surgical field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 2014-
Date
Hospital: Kenyatta National Hospital
Hospital Bed Capacity: 1800 Beds.
Department: Medical Surgical ward
Department Bed Capacity: 450 beds
Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:10
Position: Medical Surgical nurse
Roles and Responsibilities
Identifying and recognizing abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, establishing priorities, and taking appropriate action.
Carrying out providers orders accurately and timely.
Administering medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to physician orders and nursing policies.
Demonstrating proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
Performing nursing interventions per standard of care.
Performing, delegating, and supervising patient care activities within the scope of practice to meet the patient care needs for the above indicated population.
Triaging emergency situations appropriately and initiating or assisting in patient care in an effective and responsive manner
Performing and/or assisting in emergency treatment as required in accordance with RN scope of practice.
Following emergency policies, procedures and protocols in an effective manner.
Serving as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources. Meeting productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by nurse manager.
Assessing the patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, social and educational needs.
Developing and implementing patient’s plan of care, including the education and discharge plan based on evidence based practice standards, health center policy and patient/family needs in collaboration with healthcare team.
Reviewing and updating the plan of care based on changes in patient’s condition.
Evaluating and documenting patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desire patient care outcomes.
Communicating pertinent patient condition changes to co-workers and to multidisciplinary care givers.
Demonstrating positive, caring communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers while refraining from negative, unprofessional conversations.
Documenting objectively, striving to tell the story of the patient condition and experience in a manner that is free from personal perspective.
Cases Managed
Hernia, goiter, Open and Closed Fractures
Liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Equipment Handled
Stethoscope
Sphygmomanometer
Pulse Oximeter
Urinary Tract Infection
Tonsillitis, gastritis, arthritis
HIV/AIDS, COPD
Cancers, malaria
Diabetes, Dislocations, ulcers
Epilepsy, Gallstones
Inflammatory bowel, constipation
Hypertension, tuberculosis
Tape Measure
Surgical table/lights, glucometer
Oxygen Flowmeter
Glucometer
Cardiac Monitors
Weighing scale
Infusion pump
Ventilators.
Mar 1991-
Sept 2014
Hospital: Aga Khan Hospital
Hospital Bed Capacity: 400 Beds.
Department: Medical Surgical ward
Department Bed Capacity: 120 beds
Nurse Patient Ratio: 1:8
Position: Medical Surgical nurse
Roles and Responsibilities
Educated patients and their families on their conditions sign and symptoms, management, treatment and preventive measures, for example Malaria.
Maintained an open therapeutic communication and relationships with patients and their families and provided patient support and health education regarding their diagnosis and treatment.
Administered prescribed medication, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, subcutaneous, rectal, vaginal and observed keenly for adverse reaction and effectiveness.
Answered patient questions effectively to allay anxiety.
Admitted patients to the unit and discharged them as per the guidelines.
Assisted other disciplines in the planning of delivery of patient centered and holistic care.
Participated in the unit ward rounds, discussed and evaluated patient care as per the laid standards.
Closely monitored patients from time to time during my shift and communicated the findings to the physician after informed evaluation.
Accurately monitored patient’s medical history and maintained high levels of confidentiality.
Effectively utilized infection prevention measures to provide a safe and suitable environment for the patients and other staff.
Provided pre- and post-operative bedside care to patients while observing the vital signs closely; assisted in procedures like lumbar puncture, central venous catheter insertion, temporary and permanent dialysis catheter insertion, extraction of biopsy specimen, and ensured informed consent was obtained at all times.
Coordinated patient care, maintained drug accountability and ensured proper documentation while ensuring clean and safe environment to the comfort of the patient.
Performed administrative and managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for the unit staff, budgeting planning and setting goals and targets for the unit.
Ensured proper continuity of care through proper and prompt documentation on the relevant documents Cases managed
Pneumonia, COPD
Asthma, URTI
Skin conditions, Cardiac Conditions
Pneumothorax
Cancers, Diabetes
Meningitis, appendicitis
Lumps/masses, Abscess
Stroke
Respiratory distress
Fractures, wounds, burns
Equipment Handled
Patient restrains
Hospital stretcher
Digital thermometer
Radiant warmer
Wound drains
Weights & scales, fluid warmer
Infusion pumps, Pulse oximetry
BP machines, Oxygen regulators
Suction machine, Crash cart
Nebulizers, defibrillator
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Mar 1992-
Dec 1993
Pumwani Maternity School
Diploma in Midwifery (KRM)
Mar 1988-
Dec 1991
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma in General Nursing (KRN)
Jan 1981-
Dec 1984
Moi Nyabonhase Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE)
Jan 1974-
Dec 1980
Sijimbo Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND AWARDS
Nov 2022 Customer Service
Nov 2022 Customer Satisfaction
Oct 2021 Effective Leadership
Nov 2018 Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Nov 2016 Teleradiology Overview and Users Training, Radiographic Techniques and and Image Quality Jan 2013 Vaccinology and Guidelines for the USRP Expanded Vaccination Apr 2012 Respiratory Problems in Children
Apr 2012 Under Fives Back to Basic
Mar 2012 Update on Child Immunization
Jun 2009 Customer Care Training
Oct 2006 Rational Use of Antiretroviral Therapy
Nov 2004 BLS for Pre-Hospital Emergency Case
May 2004 Microsoft Excel and Advance Microsoft Word 2000 May 2001 The Health and Needs of a child
May 2001 Team Building
Aug 2000 Clinical Rights and Protection
Jun 1999 Introduction to Research Methodology
Aug 1996 Management
NCK LICENSURE
Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN)
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Cadres: KRM (5793) KRN (10347)
License number: 294925
Country: Kenya
REFEREES
Available on Request.