Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Susan Kariuki

Harrisdale

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Caring Nurse with Number years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with Area of expertise patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Type patients and families.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Country Government Of Embu
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
  • Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
  • Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
  • Protected confidentiality of information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Education

Nursing And Midwifery

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA

Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
Binya, NSW
12.2021

St John Fishers High School
Kenya
11.2017

Skills

  • Healthcare Regulations
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Patient Management
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Diabetes Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Rights Advocacy
  • Wound Management
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Workflow and Patient Management

Timeline

Nurse

Country Government Of Embu
02.2022 - 07.2023

Nursing And Midwifery

Edith Cowan University

Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing - Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College

St John Fishers High School
Susan Kariuki