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*******

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