CHARITY WAITHIRA MWANGI
Karatina
Summary
I'm a motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience, recognized for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues, and drive customer satisfaction.
I'm resourceful and well-organized with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Throughout the period, I have been providing outstanding levels of care through methodical assessment and patient evaluation with Continued compassionate support.
I'm a committed manager with exceptional leadership, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
Leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.
I have the ability to take on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration, and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2023 - Current
- Perform vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Respond swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Ensure reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Support healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Facilitate smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Improve patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Participating in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Facilitating smoother patient discharge processes by preparing documents and educating patients on post-discharge care.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Monitor and record patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
- Documents patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Medical Nurse
Karatina Sub County Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 350
- Current Department: Medical
- Unit Capacity: 30
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Collaborated with additional care providers to ensure seamless patient support.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
- Completed care plan documentation to chart progress and improve resident health outcomes.
- Carried out initial risk and requirement assessments, enabling development of bespoke care packages.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
- Promptly addressed and resolved performance concerns to maintain safe, effective care provisions.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Coordinated meetings with individuals and families, advising on personal development and addressing issues.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement and development.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Nurse:, Medical Nurse
Jamii Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 320
- Department: Medical
- Unit Capacity: 2
- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for 28 patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Accurately and efficiently administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians to ensure consistent communication and promote continued best care practices.
- Collected blood, urine, sputum and stool samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Effectively prioritised health problems, intervening appropriately to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
Education
Diploma in registered community health nursing - Nursing
Consolata School of Nursing
Nyeri, Nyeri11.2013
Certificate in Computer Packages - IT
Kink College of accountancy Nakuru
Nakuru, Nakuru03.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Academic
Christ the King Secondary Nakuru
Nakuru, Nakuru12.2006
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. - Academic
Good Samaritan Academy
Nakuru, Nakuru2002
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Observing responses
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Calm under stress
- Patient assessments
Certification
ACLS certificate
BLS certificate
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Carnival Cruise Lines
03.2023 - Current
Medical Nurse
Karatina Sub County Hospital
08.2018 - 03.2023
Nurse:, Medical Nurse
Jamii Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2018
Certificate in Computer Packages - IT
Kink College of accountancy Nakuru
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Academic
Christ the King Secondary Nakuru
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. - Academic
Good Samaritan Academy
Diploma in registered community health nursing - Nursing
Consolata School of Nursing
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