Jackline Ndungu
Seacliff,SA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position to leverage my clinical knowledge and skills gained through practical experience during a nursing placement while eager to contribute to the healthcare team while continuing my education and professional development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Nurse
Renmark Paringa Aged Care
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring accurate dosage and patient safety.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Performed wound care procedures using proper sterile techniques to promote healing and prevent infection complications.
- Expanded knowledge of evidence-based nursing practices through continued education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Contributed towards a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Supported efficient operations during clinical rotations by completing assigned tasks promptly while adhering to established guidelines.
- Actively sought and incorporated feedback from nursing mentors to continuously improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Personal Carer
SOUTHERN CROSS CARE
03.2019 - Current
- Working while displaying cultural sensitivity.
- Navigating computer systems for records.
- Supporting new residents.
- Building trust and demonstrating compassion.
- Assist with in-service training for new facility workers as necessary.
- Participate in health and safety orientation sessions for new employees.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing observations on client progress or areas requiring additional intervention efforts.
- Uphold all facility guidelines and regulations in all performed tasks.
- Enhance patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Improved patients'' mobility through the implementation of customized exercise programs under professional supervision.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a respectful manner while prioritizing safety for all involved parties.
- Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
Staff Nurse/Shift leader
M.P. SHAH HOSPITAL
- Providing leadership, guidance, support and assistance to help staff provide overall exceptional patient care and safety
- Ensuring Kaizen is maintained in the unit by updating the daily Kaizen board
- Providing reports at the end of every shift to the incoming shift and for the hospital compilation
- Working hand in hand with my supervisor during allocation and shift compilation
- Facilitated in patient flow during emergencies situations, admissions and transfers with multi-departmental communication prioritizing nursing tasks for optimal patient safety and satisfaction
- Delivered specialized acute patient pre-op and post-op care for orthopedic/medical-surgical/OB-Gyn/Vascular and general surgery, including pain management, monitoring for hemodynamic instability, maintenance of medication regimen, physical/neurovascular assessments, infection control, anticoagulant, IV fluids, intake/output monitoring, education and emotional support
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies, biomedical safety precautions, answered questions and provided take-home materials for further information and continuum of highest quality of care
- Administered medications to patients and monitored responses, maintaining personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
- Provided palliative care with implementation
- Performed various treatment and nursing care interventions, including IV catheter insertion, nasogastric tube placement, aseptic central line dressing changes, surgical site/wound/ostomy care, female foley catheter insertion, CPR, Heimlich maneuver, chest tube management including assisting physician with emergent chest tube placement, blood product transfusions, intravenous infusions and chemotherapy infusions.
Nurse Manager
NAIROBI WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, RONGAI
- Perform evaluation of the patient's condition, reviews history and determines care plan
- Monitor new mothers through the stages of the labor
- Provide care to the infants in their first few hours of life
- Assist physician/specialist during labor
- Prepare mothers for elective or emergency Caesarean Section as per the established protocols
- Provide post-partum care and patient education to the mother
- Accurately recording nursing care on chart forms, birth certificates, and patient information system
- Ensure conformance to the principles of infection control in delivery of OB care
- Identify training needs and recommending educational activities for nursing staff in Labor and Delivery Unit
- Updating the physician/specialist regularly on progress and any changes in patients' conditions
- Acting as line manager to the other nurses on the team
- Undertaking screening of resumes, conducting interviews and hiring competent staff
- Conducts unit orientation for newly hired nurses
- Staying abreast of current developments in the field of Labor and Delivery and keeping the staff updated regarding procedures through group discussions, lectures, and in-service training
- Monitoring and controlling unit supplies and other required resources ensuring appropriate and efficient utilization avoiding wastage
- Participating in Nursing Quality Management and other hospital-wide committee programs as designated by the Nursing Director
- Assessing the situation of the unit and equally allocates patient assignments to nurses according to skills and workloads
- Acting as the Unit Representative in the department or hospital's meetings as designated
- Conducting unit meetings to resolve issues affecting staff performance and other unit-related concerns in the care of patients admitted in the unit
- Performing other duties as designated by the Nursing Director.
Endoscopy Nurse
THE NAIROBI WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within company policies and procedures
- Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures ensuring safe working practice
- Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care
- Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times
- Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is respected
- Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines
- Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures
- Contributing to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or formal complaints
- Participating in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment
- Ensuring the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit
- Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with established standards and regulation.
DEPUTY NURSING MANAGER
MARURA NURSING HOME
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Management of Medical/Surgical/Pediatric ward
- Stock taking of surgicals and medications in the ward
- Duty allocation and management of staffs
- Assess, planning, implementing nursing intervention and evaluating patients outcomes using a holistic approach
- Administering and monitoring medication and intravenous infusions
- Care for both adult and children patients with acute and chronic conditions in both medical, surgical and pediatric ward
- Dressing of clean and septic wounds
- Providing emotional support to patients and relatives
- Tutoring student nurses and student nurse aids
- Administration and monitoring of blood transfusion to patient with low hemoglobin
- Assisting in the discharge and admission of patients to add to care throughout the shift
- Use of current research to provide care for diverse needs and utilize nursing best practices in diverse situations
- Pre and Post-Operative care for clients.
HOMEBASED NURSE
HOME BASED CARE DIAL, A-NURSE SERVICES
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Discharge of patients from a hospital environment to a home set-up
- Administering medication and monitoring of intravenous infusions
- Feeding of the patient with well-balanced diet
- Upholding high standards of hygiene by keeping the patient and the environment clean
- Facilitating physical exercises on the patient
- Monitoring and assessing of patients' condition, taking vital signs and wound care
- Booking doctor's appointments for clients
- Documentation of patients care notes
- Checking bedridden patients for bedsores and muscle weakness
- Identifying care issues and making recommendation on change of patient's care plan
- Talking to family caregivers who are present during the stay, listening to their concerns and updating them on patient's condition
- Reporting to my supervisor on patient's condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA10.2025
Certificate III in individual support(Ageing and Disability) -
Cube Institute - Akuna Drive Williamstown,North Victoria
North Victoria05.2022
Diploma: Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife -
Pumwani College of Nursing And Midwifery
04.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maasai Group of Schools
11.2012
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Pleasant View Group of Schools
11.2008
Skills
- Skilled in Community Health Nursing and scheduling patient testing and screening
- Skilled in Midwifery, neonatal and family planning care
- Skilled in Psychiatric and mental health services
- Skilled in leadership and management
- Skilled in general nursing services
- Skilled in resource management
- Skilled in community integration
- Skilled in progress documentation
- Skilled in medical records management
- Skilled in patient assessments
- Health Promotion
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Advocacy
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Volunteer work
- Multilingual abilities
- Cultural competence
- Continous learning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Nurse
Renmark Paringa Aged Care
11.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Carer
SOUTHERN CROSS CARE
03.2019 - Current
Endoscopy Nurse
THE NAIROBI WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED
03.2018 - 10.2018
DEPUTY NURSING MANAGER
MARURA NURSING HOME
09.2017 - 02.2018
HOMEBASED NURSE
HOME BASED CARE DIAL, A-NURSE SERVICES
04.2017 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse/Shift leader
M.P. SHAH HOSPITAL
Nurse Manager
NAIROBI WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, RONGAI
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Flinders University
Certificate III in individual support(Ageing and Disability) -
Cube Institute - Akuna Drive Williamstown,North Victoria
Diploma: Kenya Registered Nurse Midwife -
Pumwani College of Nursing And Midwifery
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Maasai Group of Schools
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Pleasant View Group of Schools
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