DAVID NJERU
Mudgee,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Western New South Wales Local Health District, excelling in patient assessment and acute care. Proven ability to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive care while effectively managing complex cases. Skilled in electronic health record management and committed to enhancing patient outcomes through collaborative teamwork and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western New South Wales Local Health District -MUDGEE HOSPITAL
Mudgee, Australia
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize care tasks.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive measures.
- Provided emotional support and counseling for palliative patients and end-of-life care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests efficiently.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, delivering optimal care and life-saving interventions.
- Performed wound dressing on different types of wounds and pressure sores.
- Managed patients with dementia, delirium, and confused patients requiring 1:1 nursing care.
- Conducted pre- and post-operative care for patients who have had TURP, tonsillectomy, and hysterectomies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic medical records.
Cardio-Thoracic Nurse
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS TRUST
London, UK
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients including CABG, valvular repair, and pacemaker implantation.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses, escalating deteriorations as necessary.
- Reviewed laboratory results, including troponins and electrolytes, reporting abnormalities to physicians promptly.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for efficient data management.
- Facilitated patient comfort during stressful situations, contributing to recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Ensured safe transitions from admission to discharge while delivering holistic patient care.
- Maintained compliance with NMC and hospital policies through meticulous record-keeping practices.
- Inserted IV cannulas, took blood tests from the PICC line, and CVC lines.
- Escalated concerns to the health team and managed the deteriorating patient effectively.
- Looked after thoracic patients with different chest drains, and provided education on how to manage the drains.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Embu General Hospital
Embu, Kenya
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-operative care to surgical patients.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize care tasks.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored vital signs, and administered necessary treatments.
- Provided wound care, IV therapy, and emergency responses in a high-pressure environment.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, recovery processes, and discharge criteria.
- Supported psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients effectively.
- Participated in ward rounds and clinical discussions to enhance patient safety initiatives.
- Performed catheterization, NGT insertion, to support the patient.
- Dressed different wounds, including burns, closed and open wounds, and provided wound education and support.
Internship Nurse
Embu General Hospital
Embu, Kenya
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Performed admission assessments, triage, and bedside care.
- Assisted in clinical procedures, including IV insertion, catheterization, NGT insertion, and blood collection.
- Delivered pre-operative preparation and post-operative monitoring.
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurses.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted nurses in providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting activities.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Provided basic nursing care such as monitoring vital signs, collecting lab specimens, and changing dressings.
- Performed sterile procedures such as wound care dressing changes.
- Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Responded to emergencies under supervision, and followed IPC protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Kenya07-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced level
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
UgandaSome College (No Degree) - Ordinary Level
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
UGANDASkills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Medication safety and administration
- Acute and post-operative care
- ECG and cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Pain management (PCA and PVB)
- Drains and wound care
- Infection prevention and control
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Risk assessment and clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Compassionate and culturally sensitive care
- Time management and prioritization
- Electronic health record management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Empathetic listening
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient education and support
- Problem solving
- Epic EHR management
- Emergency procedures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Reporting and documentation
- Critical care
- SBAR communication
- Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Luganda
- Infectious disease control
- IV drug therapy management
- Cardiac care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- High level of autonomy
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support 1 (WNSWLHD)
• A-G assessment (WNSWLHD)
• Epidural & PVB Workshop
• Between the flag training (WNSWLHD)
• Nursing Council of Kenya License.
• A-G assessment (WNSWLHD)
• Epidural & PVB Workshop
• Between the flag training (WNSWLHD)
• Nursing Council of Kenya License.
Professional Attributes
- Strong commitment to patient dignity and cultural safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, high‑acuity environments.
- Focused on continuous learning and professional development.
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Western New South Wales Local Health District -MUDGEE HOSPITAL
07.2024 - Current
Cardio-Thoracic Nurse
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS TRUST
05.2022 - 06.2024
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Embu General Hospital
11.2019 - 04.2022
Internship Nurse
Embu General Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced level
Bugema Adventist Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Ordinary Level
Bugema Adventist Secondary School