GRACE JOY NJOKI GITARI
Spalding,Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a highly efficient, compassionate, and dedicated professional with eight years of clinical experience, including two years of continued service in the NHS, working in different clinical departments, with a proven knowledge of patient satisfaction, service delivery, critical thinking, and customer communication. I provide outstanding levels of care through methodical patient assessment and continued compassionate support. I am skilled in coordinating with medical teams to enhance treatment plans, ensuring optimal care delivery. I have strong communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with a solid foundation in patient care and medical knowledge. I aspire to work and gain exposure. I am committed to providing high-quality care, fostering patient well-being, and supporting healthcare teams. I look forward to implementing the clinical and social skills I have acquired to serve communities, improve health status, and also develop further skills in the Theatre Role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6041
6041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Staff Nurse
Lincolnshire Community Health Services, LCHS
Spalding, Lincolnshire
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Admit patients for rehabilitative care and facilitate a smooth discharge process for a seamless transition to their preferred place of care.
- I work closely with fellow nurses, doctors, and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- I establish a positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Set priorities for patients' needs and provide care accordingly.
- Handled emergencies calmly, leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Offered palliative care to patients requiring end-of-life care
- Provided care in line with the NMC code of conduct
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care is provided to patients
- Did baseline investigations as requested by the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, e.g., baseline ECG, baseline blood investigations, pre- and post-void bladder scans
- Identified patients who were deteriorating by use of NEWS2 and patient physical appearance, and escalated the patient according to the Trust policies.
- Administered medication as prescribed, e.g., subcutaneous medication, with syringe drivers to end-of-life patients
- Ensured proper communication between myself and the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Identified different wound dressings that are suitable for different wounds, e.g., PICO negative pressure dressing
- Worked with the Tissue Viability team and, Leg Ulcer Team to help in managing complicated wounds that require in-depth management
- Performed proper documentation to ensure continuity of care
- Managed personal care needs and coordinated daily living tasks for patients
- Managed multiple patients at once, providing quality care to meet individual needs
- I identify when a patient's condition is deteriorating through the NEWS2 score and escalate accordingly.
- I admit and discharge patients in line with the multidisciplinary team and after complete and successful rehabilitation.
- I work with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists and adult social care workers, and a patient's family during discharge meetings, to provide information that would help the family make an informed decision regarding the preferred place of stay for their patient.
- I attend MDT meetings and update the multidisciplinary team on the patient's progress.
- I assess patients and formulate care plans based on APIE.
- I administer medication as prescribed.
- I notice when a patient is deteriorating and escalate it to the medical team through the right channels.
- I take care of patients with Dementia and offer one-to-one care.
- I can notice signs of distress in a patient, such as an elevated NEWS2 score, signs of distress and escalate as appropriate.
- I take requested blood samples, bladder scans, and ECGs as requested by the medical team.
- I use the designated system of the Trust to take notes, check for updates from the multidisciplinary team, and escalate anything when necessary.
- I mentor students, newly qualified and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient care.
- I ran a Wound clinic/Treatment Room Department in my trust. I worked in this department for six months, as it was a temporary contract where I assisted in covering the clinic, which had just opened in October 2024.
- I managed high-volume caseloads of up to 20 patients per shift in the wound clinic.
- From the skills I acquired, I can identify which dressings would work best for different wounds.
- I identify wounds that are infected and take the necessary wound swabs for testing for MC&S.
- I identified wounds that require a referral to the Tissue Viability Team, Podiatry, Dermatology, Leg Ulcer team, and many more.
- I dressed wounds, both acute, surgical, and chronic, including leg ulcers, nephrostomies, and many more. and monitored healing
- I offer health education to patients in regards to wound healing and hygiene of the wound area.
- I allay patients' anxiety before doing any procedure and walk them through every step I take
- I uphold patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with the Trust policy.
- CASES MANAGED: Falls, Dementia, Palliative care, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Different cancers, e.g., skin cancer, Burn wounds, Pressure ulcers, Surgical site wounds
- EQUIPMENT HANDLED: Moving and handling equipment, e.g., Sara Steady, Bladder Scan, ECG machine, Nebulizer, Suction machine
Staff Nurse
Marsabit County Referral Hospital
Marsabit, Marsabit, Kenya
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Offered health education to patients on any pre-operative instructions and allayed patients' anxiety
- Ensured that all pre-operative tests and blood work were completed and present during patient admission into the theatre
- Set priorities of the patient's needs and provided personalized care accordingly.
- Explained procedures and addressed any patient concerns
- Identified patient problems, symptoms, and behavioural changes and escalated as per hospital protocol
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and provided individualized health education to the patient and the family before and after surgery
- Documented patient assessment findings and progress towards problem resolution
- Settled patients into the operating room and prepped the patient for surgery.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with hospital policies
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure with the multidisciplinary team and escalating accordingly
- Assessed, planned, and implemented care with precision on the day of the surgery and prioritised patient wellbeing.
- I updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation, maximising data accuracy.
- Monitored and recorded the patient's condition and vital signs and escalated accordingly
- I administered medication for post-operative pain and symptom management with meticulous attention to detail while following the Rights of Drug administration
- Administered different types of prescribed medication to patients and monitored for effectiveness
- While in Kenya, I worked in theatre for a period of 3 years and worked as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, and Recovery/PACU nurse.
- While working in the theatre, I monitored patients' recovery after surgery and discussed follow-up post-recovery appointments and treatment as indicated by the surgeon.
- I worked as a scrub nurse for both major and minor surgeries and other clinical procedures as scheduled.
- I ensured nursing protocols were followed when referring patients for specialised care in external healthcare facilities.
- I offered health education to patients on any pre-operative procedures.
- I worked with a multidisciplinary team, including various specialty consultants, anaesthetists, ward nurses, and ICU staff, to ensure a smooth workflow and promote holistic patient care.
- I scrubbed in for major abdominal and orthopaedic surgeries, as well as emergency and elective caesarean sections and gynaecological surgeries such as myomectomies.
- I was able to identify when a patient would complicate from anaesthesia, such as a high spinal, and would alert the anaesthetist, and would begin resuscitative measures.
- In the absence of medical doctors on internship, I assisted the consultants during the surgeries to ensure that the surgical site was dry and visible during procedures, while maintaining an aseptic environment.
- Ensured that appropriate instruments and sets are present for the scheduled surgeries
- Checked and identified instruments that were faulty and informed my manager to get a replacement
- When scrubbing in, I worked with nursing students on theatre placement and newly employed nursing staff, and guided them on the right procedure for surgical scrubbing, aseptic donning, and maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedures.
- When working as a circulating or PACU nurse, I guided the nursing students and new staff on proper documentation.
- While working as a circulating nurse, I worked with the scrub nurse to ensure proper instrument and swab counts and documented appropriately as per hospital policies.
- CASES MANAGED: Peptic Ulcer Disease, Intestinal obstruction, Burns, Fractures, Wounds, Trauma, Diarrhoeal diseases & dehydration, Pneumonia, COPD, Asthma, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Anaemia, Obesity, Malnutrition, Hypertension, Diabetes, Gun shot wounds, Road Traffic accidents, caesarean sections, major orthopaedic surgeries such as amputation, major gynaecological surgeries such as myomectomies and hysterectomies, major surgical procedures such as exploratory laparotomy
- EQUIPMENT HANDLED: Blood pressure monitors, Pulse Oximeters, Ventilators, Dialysis Machine, Ultrasound Machine, Nebulizer, Suction Machine, Glucometer, Diathermy machine
Staff Nurse
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
03.2019 - 08.2020
- I received patients into the theatre with pending surgical operations and prepared them for the surgical procedure.
- Provided patient care by administering prescribed treatment and monitored for effectiveness.
- Developed individual patient care plans, identified needs for care improvement, and provided individualised nursing care to patients, ensuring holistic care.
- Built trust and working rapport with staff, patients, and family members to enable effective communication with patients for their well-being and care
- Provided patient education on post-surgery management
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs and identified areas of concern, and escalated accordingly
- Provided wound care in terms of wound cleaning and wound dressings
- Worked as a scrub nurse for both minor and major surgeries
- Ensured efficient and open communication between team members to ensure a smooth flow of work
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team, even during surgeries, to provide holistic care to patients
- I built trust and rapport with staff, patients, and family members to enable effective communication with patients for their well-being and care.
- I mentored nursing students on nursing procedures and how to appropriately care for patients.
- I worked in theatre in Kenya for a period of 1 year, where I received patients into the theatre and ensured all required tests and documents were present.
- I worked in PACU, where I monitored patients after surgery, monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, monitored for bleeding after surgery, and monitored the airway and breathing.
- I administered pain relief as prescribed after surgery.
- I identified patients who required emergency management, such as PPH, and managed them according to the PPH Management Protocol and escalated accordingly.
- I worked as a scrub nurse, where I scrubbed in for orthopaedic, ENT, Gynaecological, Obstetric, Ophthalmology, and Surgical procedures.
- When scrubbing in, I worked with nursing students on theatre placement and newly employed nursing staff and guided them on the right procedure for surgical scrubbing, aseptic donning, and maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedures.
- When working as a circulating or PACU nurse, I guided the nursing students and new staff on proper documentation.
- In the absence of medical doctors on internship, I assisted the consultants during the surgeries to ensure that the surgical site was dry and visible during procedures.
- I worked with consultants from different specialties and provided holistic care to patients during surgery.
- I worked as a circulating nurse and ensured instrument and swab count before, during, and after surgery.
- I ensured that appropriate instruments and sets are present for the scheduled surgeries.
- I checked and identified instruments that were faulty and informed my manager to get a replacement.
- I liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- I handled emergencies calmly and professionally while escalating accordingly, leading to a successful crisis resolution.
- CASES MANAGED: Amputations, Intestinal obstruction, Fractures, Head trauma, Road Traffic Accidents, Appendectomy, Skin graft, Inguinal hernia repair, Explorative laparotomy, placenta praevia, placenta abruption, cord prolapse, gestational heart disease, gestational diabetes mellitus
- EQUIPMENT HANDLED: Glucometer, Weighing scale, Pulse oximeter, Blood pressure monitor, Oxygen machines, Nebulizers, Suction machine, Thermometer, Ventilators
Staff Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
11.2017 - 02.2019
- While working in outpatient, I triaged patients and referred them to a medical doctor or appropriate consultant if any issues of concern arose.
- Administered nursing care to all patients according to the nursing process
- Administered prescribed therapy to the patients
- I led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Took, recorded, and advised on vital signs regularly
- Gave health education to patients while in the ward and before discharge
- Communicated effectively across the team and completed thorough handovers, outlining patient progress, priorities, and shift incidents
- Tended to patients with chronic kidney disease, coordinating dialysis administration
- Observed and carried out appropriate hand-overs with detail and accuracy for optimal care continuity
- Collected, stored, and transported blood samples following clinical protocols
- Prioritised patient needs and worked with compassion to prevent infections and aid recovery.
- I administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Ensured patient-centred care through ongoing evaluation of nursing care plans
- I worked with different specialty consultants such as neurosurgeons, physicians, urologists, gynaecologists, and other multidisciplinary team members, ensuring a smooth flow of the outpatient clinics and on holistic care on the wards
- I identified emergencies such as Status Asthmaticus, Hypertensive crisis, sickle cell crisis and gave appropriate first aid and escalated accordingly
- I attended ward rounds and updated the consultants and doctors on the patient progress and followed up on the tests and investigations requested for during ward rounds
- I escorted patients who were due for admission into the respective wards and handed over initial management given at the outpatient centre to the nursing staff in the ward
- I offered personalized nursing care to all patients according to the nursing process
- I administered prescribed medication to the patients while following the Rights of Drug Administration
- I briefly worked in the High Dependency Unit and worked with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care
- I performed procedures such as tracheostomy tube change and tracheostomy suctioning for patients who required it
- I gave health education to patients while in the ward and before discharge
- I worked with students and guided them on the nursing responsibilities in the ward
- I admitted and discharged patients in line with the hospital policy
- CASES MANAGED: Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, shock, stroke, anaemia, nephritic and nephrotic syndrome, pneumonia, status asthmaticus, epilepsy, hypertensive crisis
- EQUIPMENT HANDLED: Glucometer, Weighing scale, Pulse oximeter, Blood pressure monitor, Oxygen machines, Nebulizers, Suction machine, Thermometer
Education
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - Nursing
PCEA Tumutumu Training College
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Nembu Girls High School
KenyaKenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education
Ihururu Academy
KenyaSkills
- PALLIATIVE CARE
- MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION
- WOUND DRESSING
- TEAM PLAYER
- ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMWORK
- PHLEBOTOMY
- EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATOR
- FAST LEARNER
- FLEXIBLE
- SURGICAL PREP
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- PAIN MANAGEMENT
- PATIENT ADVOCACY
- EMPATHETIC LISTENING
- PATIENT-CENTRED APPROACH
- PRE AND POST-OPERATION CARE
- EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
- PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY
- ACCURATE RECORD KEEPING
- MEDICATION STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), Registration Number: KRCHN (40058), Renewal date: 2025-10-31, Country: Kenya
- Registered Nurse Adult, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), NMC Pin: 24D20440, Revalidation date: 2027-04-30, Country: United Kingdom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Lincolnshire Community Health Services, LCHS
12.2023 - 12.2025
Staff Nurse
Marsabit County Referral Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2023
Staff Nurse
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse
Kenyatta National Hospital
11.2017 - 02.2019
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - Nursing
PCEA Tumutumu Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Nembu Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary Education
Ihururu Academy