CHRISTINE MWANGI
South Lauceston,TAS
Summary
Resourceful registered nurse possessing excellent work ethic, compassion and commendable interpersonal skills. Monitors vitals, prepares operating rooms and provides pre- and post-operative care to patients in med-surge care. Self-motivated individual with expertise medical-surgical.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical Nurse
Kigumo Sub-County (Murang'a County) Hospital
- Admitting patients into the unit and collaboratively initiating discharge plans
- Taking patient vitals on admission, before and after procedures, and as required, administering medications as prescribed, and monitoring for response and early signs of adverse conditions
- Assessing patient care plans with a holistic approach; implementing plans and evaluating against health care outcomes
- Facilitating patient admissions and discharges as per facility protocols
- Maintaining patient records as required by the facility policies
- Providing pre-operative and post-surgical nursing-operative care to patients
- Caring for not only the physical health care needs but also, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families
- Performing post-mortem care immediately following the death of a patient, breaking bad news, and comforting with patient's relatives
- Maintaining open therapeutic communications and relationships with patients, their families and providing patient support and health education regarding their diagnosis and treatments
- Participating in unit ward rounds to discuss and evaluate patient care and making follow-ups to ensure protocols are well observed
- Assisting other disciplines in planning and performing patient-related procedures and diagnostic tests, for example, drawing blood for laboratory evaluation, assisting in central line insertion, catheterization, NGT insertion and other medical procedures
- Participating in continuous medical education and case presentations to gain nursing knowledge and skills in medical experience
- Responding promptly to medical and surgical emergencies while utilizing nursing procedures.
Medical Surgical Nurse
County General Hospital- Kakamega
- Develop individual patient care plans, identify needs for care improvement
- Mentoring nursing students on nursing procedures and how to appropriately care for patients
- Calculating and administering prescribed medications
- Providing patient education on management of chronic illnesses and prevention of communicable and non-communicable illnesses
- Take and record patients' vital signs, such temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Co-ordinate daily ward rounds in the ward to ensure every patient is appropriately tended to
- Assist patients with nutrition and elimination needs
- This includes nasogastric tube insertion and feeding, urinary catheterization and administration of enemas
- Preparing patients for theater
- Receiving and taking care of patients after surgery
- Provide wound care to patients in the ward.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lauceston General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintaining accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully perform venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Providing health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administering medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developing strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Educate patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Medical Surgical Nurse
Coptic Hospital Nairobi
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with other nurses and doctors in assessing, developing, and implementing care plans as well as evaluating their efficacy and effectiveness
- Provided basic bedside nursing care to medical-surgical conditions, while utilizing the nursing process and sound clinical judgment
- Provided holistic care, care that addresses not only the physical needs but also, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs, while safeguarding patient's safety
- Demonstrated effective communication and developing rapport with patients, their families, and the rest of the medical team members
- Cared for pre-operative and post-operative patients while providing nursing care that is specific to the surgical procedure and individualized to the patient
- Provided post-mortem nursing care following the death of a patient, while allowing relatives to mourn and comforting with them, while respecting their cultural values and beliefs
- Recorded and maintained patient medical records as required
- Received and handed over patient reports at the start and end of each shift
- Reported incidences accordingly, as well as recommended measures to improve patient health outcomes and safety
- Assessed and managed the pain with analgesics such as NSAIDs and opioids
- Acted as a patient advocate during procedures and treatments
- Prepared patients for surgical operations and other investigations such as CT scans
- Maintained nutritional statuses of patients, for example, adhered to nutritionist's instructions, assisted in oral feeding, enteral and parenteral feeding.
Education
Diploma in Community Health Nursing -
Kenya medical training college
08.2018
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) -
Kangubiri Girls High School
11.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Langa Langa Happy Child
11.2009
Profile
CHRISTINE WANJIRU MWANGI, +61 437898636, christinemwangi140@gmail.com, Kenyan, Female
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lauceston General Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Nurse
Coptic Hospital Nairobi
09.2018 - 04.2019
Medical Surgical Nurse
Kigumo Sub-County (Murang'a County) Hospital
Medical Surgical Nurse
County General Hospital- Kakamega
Diploma in Community Health Nursing -
Kenya medical training college
Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) -
Kangubiri Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Langa Langa Happy Child
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