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CHRISTINE MWANGI

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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