Wanjiku Kariuki
Yokine,Western Australia
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Perth Clinic
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Cultural Ambassador
Perth Festival
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Built partnerships with Perth festival to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues such as lack of representation and diversity in their audiences.
- Participated in group discussions aimed at facilitating community engagement of ethnically diverse people in Perth festival.
- Approached issues such as lack of diversity and representation by standing in the gap to encourage community participation in the arts and creative space by engaging with the shows in Perth festival.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support through using social media to promote the shows by Perth festival.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions by sharing the shows on their social media platforms and promoting social changes.
- Distributed flyers to local businesses to promote and show case Perth festival to places where CALD communities would frequent.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots community leaders to further learn how to better encourage community participation in Perth festival shows.
- Wrote articles aimed at promoting and educating the CALD community about the shows that Perth Festival was show casing.
- Facilitated collaboration of Perth festival with local talent from CALD communities to foster collaborations that would further encourage community participation.
Mentor
Self-employeed
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Regularly assessed progress and provided feedback to support continued development.
- Provided guidance on stress management and grounding techniques to reduce overwhelm.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to foster development of problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking.
- Encouraged exploration of new hobbies and career opportunities to enhance quality of life.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Relationships And You
MJB Seminar
Perth06.2021
No Degree - Diamonds in The Rough Programme
WAAPA
Perth, WA04.2021
Associate of Arts - Art,
The Kings Academy
Perth, WA11.2019
Certificate in Leadership Mentorship Program for women - Sofa Sunday - undefined
2019
No Degree - Certificate in Women in Leadership
Sofa Sunday
Perth06.2018
undefined
2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Health Science
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01.2014
Diploma in Health Science
Edith Cowan College
Lawley, Mt11.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Brilliant communicator with good interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptable
- Fashion styling
- Giving Presentations
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Cultural Diversity
- Cultural Communications
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Motivational Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Social Media Promotion
- Runway Modeling
- TV Commercials
- Photoshoot Procedures
- Fashion Photography
- Articulate Communication
- Script Development
- Social Media Content Writing
- Essay Writing
- Project Management
Accomplishments
Recipient Community Pillar for African Communities Award 2020
Ms. Galaxy Australia 2019
Miss Africa Perth 2016
Certification
Wanjiku Kariuki
AGE: 35
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Affiliations
International Women’s Alliance (2023): Speaker and fashion stylist
Visa Status
Australian Permanent Resident
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cultural Ambassador
Perth Festival
09.2022 - 04.2023
Mentor
Self-employeed
09.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Perth Clinic
05.2019 - Current
No Degree - Certificate in Relationships And You
MJB Seminar
No Degree - Diamonds in The Rough Programme
WAAPA
Associate of Arts - Art,
The Kings Academy
Certificate in Leadership Mentorship Program for women - Sofa Sunday - undefined
No Degree - Certificate in Women in Leadership
Sofa Sunday
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Health Science
Edith Cowan University
Diploma in Health Science
Edith Cowan College
Wanjiku Kariuki
AGE: 35
Occupation: Registered Nurse
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