BETTY GAKII MUTHURI

Postal Address: P.O Box *** Timau

Mobile: 070*******

Email: adx3df@r.postjobfree.com

BIO-DATA

Date of Birth: December 13, 1993

Gender: Female

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Kenya with innate passion for practicing nursing. Am very reliable, committed, passionate, persistent in my drive for continuous improvement, adaptable ambitious professional who can deliver effectively, self-motivated, appreciate the challenge of working in a busy socio-economic environment purposely to alleviate social problems. I have a sense of responsibility and capacity to work within little or no supervision with own initiative or as part of a team within the organization. Usually punctual, hardworking, confident and believes that I can be compliant with the set rules and regulations, maintain integrity and respect for diversity. Besides I have a strong desire to become exceptional at my work. I also love extensive researching and challenging programs.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2012-2016)

Mount Kenya University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (2008-2011) Materi Girls Center

Qualifications: B-

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (1999-2007) Kathigiri boarding and primary

Qualifications: 370/500Marks

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support – BLS- American Heart Association - 2019

Advanced Cardiovascular Life support- ACLSAmerican Heart Association - 2019

Nursing Council of Kenya: Successfully passed the board examination and got admittedinto the Nursing Register and acquired a Valid Practice License.

Certificate in international computer driving license (ICDL): Driving license; Class BCE (heavy commercial vehicles)-Sipet College, Meru; January 2012 to April 2012 SKILL AND COMPETENCIES

Excellent Ward hygiene and management skills

Good knowledge in administering medication

Skilled in Patient care plans

Good knowledge in Infection diseases control

Outstanding skills Medical procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both English and Swahili.

Proficient in MS Office Packages, Power Point presentations, Internet, e-mail.

Good report writing skills

Experience in managing data collection and analysis, record management and project implementation.

Good team player who relates well with different people from different cultures

Good understanding of HIV/AIDS counseling, care and treatment.

Ability to assess and monitor patients’ needs and wants and to update the records.

Excellent interpersonal skills, very flexible and able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity

Ability to work under extensive pressure for long hours with none or limited supervision

Good management and coordination skills.

WORK HISTORY

Sept 2018 to Date EMBU CHILDREN HOSPITAL (TENRI)

Position: Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities

Focusing on the delivery of the highest standard of care.

Every day general care of patients, administering treatments and nursing care.

Recording and maintaining medical records and updating senior staff of patient welfare and progress

Maintaining reports of patient’s medical histories and monitoring changes in their condition

Coordinating with physician and other healthcare professional for creating and evaluating customized plans

Carrying out the requisite treatments and medication

Providing instant care during medical emergencies like cardiac arrest, road accidents

Admitting and discharging of patients from the ward

Maintaining hygiene and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedure

Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions and evaluating patient’s outcomes;

Providing appropriate healthcare service including Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), immunization, PMTCT, ante-natal care and delivery, providing health education and counselling to patients/clients and community on identified health needs.

Referring patients and clients appropriately.

Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans

Working experience in different placements such as Casualty, Maternity, Medical and Surgical Wards, pediatric and outpatient

Neonatal care and management

May 2017 to August 2018 MACHAKOS LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL

Position: Intern

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of various medical and surgical conditions through nursing and medical management

administration of drugs

supervision and mentoring student nurse

Referring patients and clients appropriately.

Facilitating patients’ admission and initiating discharge plans.

Maintaining records on patients/clients health condition and care

Planning, implementing interventions and preparing periodic reports.

Management of conditions using nursing care plan and continuous medical assessments

Caring of critical care patients

Teaching of students and class room management

Researching on various condition and management

Labour and delivery services

Neonatal care and management

Jan 2017 to May 2017 EMBU CHILDREN HOSPITAL (TENRI) Position: Nurse

Key Responsibilities

management of medical and surgical conditions

Administration of drugs management of patients and continuous medical assessments,

Attending medical camps

administration of group and individual health education programs,

Maintaining safe and clean working environment by following the stipulated nursing guidelines.

Strictly adhering to Infection Control Measures.

Maintaining patient confidence and protects operations by monitoring confidential information processing.

Maintaining documentation of patient care services by diligently and faithfully filling all necessary patient documentation.

REFEREES

Nancy Maingi

Mount Kenya University

Senior lecturer

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James Thuo

Embu children hospital

Deputy Matron

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Jacinta Moki

Machakos Level 5 Hospital

Clinical instructor (nursing officer)

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