PURITY NYAGUTHIE NANGA
PROFILE
A committed and self-driven hardworking nurse with over two years of experience. Sound and understanding of nursing science and its ethics. Utilizes sound organization, management, organizational, prioritization and planning skills to deliver results for assignments within set time frame and to high quality standards. Efficient team player with communication and interpersonal skills. Integrity, patience and honesty are some of the core values abided by to ensure the delivery of high quality and up to standard nursing care. My career objective is to secure a challenging role where skills, knowledge and previous experience gained over time can be applied and further professional development achieved. Looking forward to working as a medical surgical nurse and serving all clients to best of my ability. WORK EXPERIENCE
August. 2013
To Date
Hospital: Limuru Nursing Home – Limuru
Health care worker Capacity: 10 patients per day
Current Department: Community Health Volunteer Unit Department capacity: 100
Nurse: Patient Ratio: 1:10
Position: Community Health Care Giver
Roles and Responsibilities
Attending to maternal and child health, including reproductive health and family planning Caring for tb patients
Taking part in malaria control activities such as distribution of treated mosquito nets, educating people on the malaria control practices such draining stagnant water and clearing bushes around the homestead.
HIV/AIDS care, including educating affected people on the importance of taking ARVs, counselling both the infected and the affected people and distribution of ARVs to the affected people Treatment of acute respiratory infections such as rhinitis (common cold), sinusitis, ear infections, acute pharyngitis or tonsillopharyngitis, epiglottitis, and laryngitis Creating connections between vulnerable populations and healthcare providers Helping patients navigate healthcare and social service systems. Collecting health related data and relay information to stakeholders to inform programs and policies.
Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Tel: +254***-***-***/ +254***-***-*** Languages: English and Kiswahili Email: adz0fu@r.postjobfree.com Marital status: Single Gender: Female
Nationality: Kenyan
Cases managed
• Pneumonia
• Allergies, URTI
• Cellulitis, Burns
• Asthma
• Wounds
• Hypertension
• Respiratory infections
• Malaria
• Viral infections
• Fungal infections
Equipment Handled
• Cardiac monitors
• Ventilators, Pulse oximeter
• Infusion pump
• Defibrillators
• Oxygen
• Nebulizer, Wound drains
• Bp Machines
• Glucometers
• Fluid wormers
• Autoclaves
WORK EXPERIENCE
August. 2010
To
July 2013
Hospital: Limuru Nursing Home – Limuru
Hospital Bed Capacity: 200 Beds
Current Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Position: Medical Surgical Nurse
Roles and Responsibilities
Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post- surgery care.
Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
Triaging the patient and determining the priority of the care based on physical, physiological, and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Preparing equipment and aiding physicians during the examination and treatment of patients. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting Intravenous infusions. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Cases managed
• Pneumonia, Malaria
• Allergies, URTI
• Cellulitis, Burns
• Typhoid fever
Equipment Handled
• Cardiac monitors
• Ventilators, Pulse oximeter
• Infusion pump
• Defibrillators
• Oxygen
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2021
To
Date
Aug. 2022
To
Oct. 2010
2016
To
2019
2004
To
2015
Mount Kenya University
Pursuing A Diploma in Public Relations
Golden Hearts Homecare Service
Certificate in Care giving/Patient Attendant
Sister Mary Steven Nkoitoi Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE)
G.S.U Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary School (KCPE)
AWARDS CERTIFICATES
March 2020 Certificate in Computer Studies
HOBBIES
Reading magazines, books and journals
Visiting the sick, orphans and the needy
Travelling
REFEREES
Mrs. Maureen Mbonareri
Nurse in-Charge
Limuru Nursing Home
Cell: 071*******
Mr. Tility Mukami
Tutor
Golden Hearts Homecare Service
Cell: 072*******
Pst. Peter Mwangi
Pastor In-Charge
Kenya Assemblies of God
Cell: 072*******