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clinical nurse

Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted:
March 15, 2023

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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

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