Cecilia Nyambura Mungai

• Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety of patients and staff during challenging situations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective treatment strategies for patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Provided comprehensive mental health assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Delivered therapeutic interventions and facilitated group therapy sessions to promote patient recovery and well-being.
• Monitored and documented changes in patient behaviour and mental state to inform ongoing treatment decisions.
• Mentored junior nursing staff and provided guidance on best practices in mental health nursing to enhance team effectiveness.
• Adhered to all regulatory and ethical standards in mental health care to maintain high quality of patient services.
• Adapted quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining high quality of care delivery.
• Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies, respecting each patient's privacy rights.
• Implemented individualised care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
• Conducted regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards or triggers in the environment.
• Assisted in crisis intervention situations, utilising de-escalation techniques effectively.
• Maintained accurate patient records, documenting observations and progress regularly.
• Performed physical examinations as part of routine check-ups or upon admission.
• Provided compassionate care to patients suffering from a range of mental health conditions.
• Utilised evidence-based nursing interventions for effective patient management.
• Advocated for patient rights, maintaining dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timing.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop holistic treatment plans for patients.
• Completed accurate, detailed patient records to carefully monitor progress and improvements.
• Communicated and collaborated with patients to plan, assess and evaluate effective care programmes.
• Encouraged patients to engage in therapeutic and creative activities to assist healing process.
• Recorded reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Recognised and resolved potential areas of conflict for continued best practices in patient care.
• Cases Managed:

Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder,Anxiety disorders, Phobias, PTSD, Dementia, Bipolar mood disorder, Mania, Depression, ADHD, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Antisocial personality disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Narcissistic personality disorder.

• Common Risk Factors Managed:

History of violence or aggression

Homicide or assaultive behaviour

Suicidal ideation or self harm

Impulse control problem

Poor insight or medication non-adherence

• Equipment handled:

Oxygen machines, Pulse Oximetry, Glucometer, Weighing scales, Thermometers, Nebulizer, BP machines, AED, Body Worn Belt.

Hospital Bed Capacity: 259
Department: Mental Health Unit

Bed Capacity: 30

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Nurse Patient ratio: 1:6

• Facilitating admission and discharge of patients into and out of the mental unit
• Assisting in activities of daily leaving for those unable to do the activities
• Ensuring nutritional needs of the patients are catered for
• Taking the vital signs of the patients
• Administering prescribed psychotropic and similar medications.
• Monitoring adherence to treatment regimens
• Restraining, consoling, and sometimes medicating highly unsettled patients.
• Giving advice and arranging support for patients and family
• Coordinating with doctors, social workers and other professionals
• Assessing treatment success at case conferences and meetings
• Facilitating admission and discharge of patients into and out of the mental unit
• Documenting and updating patient records
• Removing potentially harmful and triggering environmental features.

Cases Managed: Schizophrenia, Sleep disorder, Substance use disorder, Anxiety disorders, Phobias, PTSD, Dementia, Suicide ideations, Bipolar mood disorder, Mania, Depression, ADHD, Teen and Adolescence Issues, Post Natal Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Equipment handled: Blood pressure monitors, ECT machine, ECG, Computerized EEG Machine, Pulse Oximetry, Thermometer, Suction Machine, Glucometer, Restraints

Hospital Bed Capacity: 280

Department: Medical-Surgical Unit

Bed Capacity: 35

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Nurse Patient ratio: 1:5

• Providing patient care by administering prescribed treatment for stabilization.
• Provide nursing care to patients with trauma
• Starting intravenous line and giving intravenous fluids
• Building trust and working rapport with staff, patients and family members to enable effective communications with patients for their well-being and cure
• Develop individual care plans, identity needs for care improvement
• Mentoring nursing students on nursing procedures and how to appropriately care patients
• Providing patient education on post – surgery management
• Take and record patient vital signs
• Provide wound care in terms of wound cleaning and dressing
• Prepare patients for theatre
• Reviewing and taking care of patient after surgery
• Administration of blood and blood products
• Applying Infection Prevention and control measures in the care of patients.

Cases Managed: Malaria, Anemia, Asthma, Typhoid and other diarrheal diseases, Pancreatitis, Liver cirrhosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Care of colostomies, Wound, Burns, Pressure ulcers, Fractures, Amputation, Hemothorax, Pneumothorax

Equipment handled: Oxygen machines, Pulse Oximetry, Glucometer, Weighing scales, Suction machines, Thermometers, Nebulizer, BP machines, Electrocardiogram, Chest tube apparatus