Jane Njeri Ndiritu, RN

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Email Contact: ady6ee@r.postjobfree.com

Postal Address: Ongata Rongai, Nairobi- Kenya

Summary:

An experienced and fully qualified registered nurse who is efficient and passionate about delivering the best level of care to patients. A focused and physically fit individual who has a long track record of successfully identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care requirements of patients.

Jane is able to demonstrate a consistently high standard of medical and nursing care and is more than able to contribute to the continuing development of professional nursing practice in any clinical environment. She is able to work autonomously, committed to the physical, physiological, and mental well-being of patients. Right now, she is looking for a suitable nursing position with an organization that offers quality medical care to the community.

Jane has a clean record of accomplishment and aspires to remain a disciplined nursing officer, honest, transformational leader, and trustworthy during career practice and maintain confidentiality to all information regarding her career. My vast clinical experiences enable me to disseminate my knowledge and my personal ambitions for the sake of the organization and to benefit the community and the world at large.

Experience:

June 2023 to date

AAR Hospital Nairobi

Medical Surgical Ward Nurse In Charge

Total# beds 140

Staff Nurse 85

Nurse to Patient Ratio 1;5

Beds in Unit 70

Responsibilities:

Team leader in the medical and surgical ward

Provide training to staffs on patient care and safety

Ensure adequate staffing in the unit at all times and preparation of duty rota for staffs

Ensure maintenance and periodical calibration of machines and equipment

Ensure operation theatre schedule is maintained

Mentioning preoperative and postoperative instructions to patients.

Administering medications as guided by the Surgeon.

Monitoring the patients progress post-surgery.

Adhering to the health and safety standards at all times

Cases Handled:

Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Asthma, Gastritis, Fractures, Post-surgical cases, Diarrheal disease, Rheumatic heart disease, Wounds, anemia, Hernia repairs, Incision and Drainage, Respiratory Tract Infection, Intestinal Obstruction, Pneumonia, Acute Tonsillitis Trauma

Specialized Equipment Used:

Pulse oximetry, Oxygen Concentrator and cylinders, Defibrillators, Cardiac beds, Suction machines, Weigh scales, wound drains, Nebulizers, Glucometers, Cardiac monitors, BP machines thermometers

April 2018 up to June 2023

The Karen Hospital

Medical Surgical Ward

Total# beds: 102

Staff Nurse:60

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

#Beds in Unit: 50

Responsibilities:

Care of pre and post-operative patients

Provide health talks to patients and relatives

Transfer referral patients from the unit for further diagnosis or specialized treatment from other units of the hospital.

Provide general nursing services and care to patients in the hospital.

Maintaining Infection Prevention Control measures in the hospital.

Support Medical officers and Medical Specialists in attending to patients in the unit hospital.

Administer medication to patients in the unit as prescribed by Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.

Monitor patient’s progress in the unit, document the same for clear patient records, and report the same to the Medical Officers and Medical Specialists in the hospital.

Liaise with other healthcare staff in handling patients with multiple complex medical conditions in the units in the hospital.

Carry out ECG (Electrocardiogram) as required

Cases Handled:

Diabetes Mellitus, HTN, Asthma, cancers, Fractures, COPD, Post-surgical cases, Diarrhealdisease, Rheumatic heart disease, Wound, anemia, Hernia repairs, Incision and Drainage, Respiratory Tract Infection, Bowel obstruction, DM, Pneumonia, Tonsillitis.

Specialized Equipment Used:

Pulse oximetry, Oxygen machines, Defibrillators, Cardiac beds, Suction machines, Weigh scales, wound drains, Nebulizers, Glucometers, Cardiac monitors, BP machines

Nov 2017- March 2018

The Karen Hospital

Maternity Department

Total# beds: 102

Staff Nurse: 60

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

#Beds in Unit: 50

Responsibilities:

Management of labor.

Management of obstetric and gynecological emergencies.

Management of Postnatal mothers’ Antenatal mothers and the related complications.

Care of the newborns after deliveries.

Care of sick newborns and pre-mature M newborn unit.

Ensuring practice policies are up-to-date and incorporate NCK guidance.

Administering vaccines and immunizations as per the recommended guidelines.

Commodity and Ward management when working as a team leader.

Cases Handled:

Neonatal Asphyxia, Pre-eclampsia, Prolonged labor, Cord prolapse, Fetal distress.

Specialized Equipment Used:

PhotoBox, Ultrasound machine, Dopla, Neonatal rescucitaire, Oxygen cylinder.

July 2011- October 2017

PCEA Tumutumu Mission Hospital- Nyeri

Maternity Department

Total# beds: 250

Staff Nurse:50

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

#Beds in Unit: 35

Responsibilities:

Management of labor.

Management of obstetric and gynecological emergencies.

Management of Postnatal mothers, Antenatal mothers, and the related complications.

Care of the newborns after deliveries.

Care of sick newborns and premature in the newborn unit.

Ensuring practice policies are up-M date and incorporate NCK guidance.

Administering vaccines and immunizations as per the recommended guidelines.

Commodity and Ward management when working as a team leader.

Documentation, Reporting, and Communication to the team members.

Cases Handled:

Heart failure, Stroke, Wounds/pressure ulcers, Fractures, Amputation, Hernia repairs Arthritis, Post-surgical cases, COPD, Biopsies, Respiratory failure, Appendicitis, heart failure,Pneumonia, Asthma, Intestinal obstruction, Diabetes, Burns, Malaria, Typhoid, Tuberculosis, Meningitis.

Specialized Equipment Used:

Wound drains/Aspirators, Glucometers, Oxygen machines, Nebulizing machines, Pulse oximetry, Traction equipment, Bp machines, Infusion pumps, Suction machines, Cardiac monitors, Weigh scales, Ventilators, Digital thermometer.

Jan 2009- June 2011

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation- Machakos County

Responsibilities:

Providing leadership and management of the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.

Working with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Responsible for managing patients with chronic diseases.

Ensuring practice policies are up-to-date and incorporate NCK guidance.

Administering vaccines and immunizations as per the recommended guidelines.

Ensuring stock levels of all vaccinations & clinical equipment are maintained.

Maintaining and setting up a treatment room, pharmacy, and outpatient.

Experience in wound care, ear syringing, eye washing, acupuncture, and cervical smears.

Writing reports and presenting findings in a professional manner to audiences and single individuals.

Conducting home visits and mobile clinics, to patients to administer medication, give advice, and provide support.

Cases Handled:

Wound care, Ear infections, Eye infections, acupuncture, cervical smears, vaccination.

Specialized Equipment Used:

KEPI fridge, BP machines, Nebulizer.

April 2007- Dec 2008

A.I.C Kijabe Hospital

Nurse in Female medical/surgical wards and HDU

Total# beds: 350

Staff Nurse: 59

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

#Beds in Unit: 50

Responsibilities:

Identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care provided in the ward and H.D.U.

Ensuring emergency equipment like the cardiac board, and suction machines, are in good working condition, also ensuring emergency medications are not expired.

Teaching patients about infection prevention to prevent them from acquiring nosocomial infection and also teaching patients with wounds on wound care to prevent them from sepsis once they are discharged.

Carrying out nursing procedures in the outpatient department like wound dressings, ear syringing, taking vital signs, and giving medications and injections.

Health education to the clients.

Communicating with the doctors on the progress of the patients.

Educating antenatal mothers on the importance of attending antenatal clinics and the importance of hospital delivery.

Cases Handled:

Surgical cases, cardiac patients, trauma, diabetes, hypertension, cerebral vascular accidents, intestinal obstructions, hernia.

Specialized Equipment Used:

Suction machines, Cardiac board, ventilators, oxy pulse meter,

June - Nov 2006

Endarasha Health Center

The general department within the health Centre set-up.

Total# beds: 100

Staff Nurse: 20

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

#Beds in Unit: 20

Responsibilities:

Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses and carrying out an appropriate referral system.

Conducting outreach programs like immunizations and health education.

Working in the comprehensive care center and ensuring there is pro, documentation in order to identify the defaulters and trace them.

Providing antepartum and intrapartum care to pregnant mothers.

Arranging patient admissions and discharges.

Making sure all equipment is sterilized and ready before procedures and treatments

Identifying ways to grow and develop nursing services.

Producing accurate legible records.

Responding quickly to emergencies and prioritizing a busy workload.

Building a relationship with patients and the public.

Cases Handled:

Antenatal labor and delivery, Communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, eye infections, Immunization,

Specialized Equipment Used:

Neonatal rescucitaire, oxygen concentrator, ambu-bags, Sphygmomanometer, Thermometers, cold chain fridge.

Specialized Skills, Licenses, and Training:

Skills

Physically fit and able to perform the full range of nursing duties and use of resources efficiently.

Observing hygiene protocols and demonstrating good infection control and hand hygiene.

My humble background and experience enable me to respect and understand different religious beliefs and cultural needs.

Individual with a high degree of sensitivity, tact, confidentiality and integrity when dealing with patients, colleagues, and members of the public.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to negotiate the resolution of complex issues.

License:

Enrolment number: KECHN (22513)

KRCHN (59632)

License No: 336814 Exp. Date: 31st Jan 2024

Short courses attended and Certification:

Basic life support by the American Heart Association in the following areas:

Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation of an adult

Cardiac pulmonary resuscitation of an infant

Choking in infants and adults.

Diabetes refresher course on the following areas:

Types of diabetes and clinical manifestations of each.

Management of diabetes mellitus

Complications of diabetes mellitus

Pain management course

Physiology of pain and Neuropathic pain

Acute cancer pain

Pediatric pain

Education:

2020- 2022

Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing, (upgrading)

Kenya Medical Training College Murang’a Campus

2004- 2007

Certificate in Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing,

Tumutumu Mission Hospital School of Nursing

REFEREES:

Mercy Kubai

Chief Nurse

AAR Hospital Nairobi Kenya

Tel: +254*********

Email; ady6ee@r.postjobfree.com

Boniface Machogu

Chief Nursing Officer in charge

The Karen Hospital

Tel: +254*********

Email; ady6ee@r.postjobfree.com

Erick Mwirigi Mbaabu

Chief Nursing Officer in charge

Tumutumu mission Hospital

Tel: +1-615-***-****

Email: ady6ee@r.postjobfree.com

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