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Lina Karambu Kalunge

Halton

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over three years of experience, including three years as a Nurse and two months as a Care Assistant. Skilled in providing high-quality personal and medical care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient comfort and dignity. Experienced in working collaboratively within healthcare teams to deliver patient-centered care. Seeking a Care Assistant role to apply my nursing expertise and hands-on care experience in a supportive and compassionate environment.Interested in an environment that I can grow in my profession and upgrade to a mental health nurse as I have done my CBT mental health examination and awaiting to complete my OSCE exams.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant

The Rowans Care Home
02.2025 - Current
  • Established trust with patients and families through consistent communication and empathetic listening.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques and strategies for managing specific health conditions at home.
  • Continuously expanded knowledge of current trends and best practices in the field of caregiving through ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care, providing comfort measures and emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.

Nurse

Prolix Solutions Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.

Education

Diploma In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College
Gatundu ,kenya
12.2021

KCSE - Secondary Education

St Marys Secondary School
Meru ,kenya
11.2016

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Behavioral support
  • Dementia care
  • Medication administration
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Clinical judgment
  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Client confidentiality
  • Personal care assistance
  • Adaptable approach
  • Emotional resilience

Certification

IELTS band 7

Diploma in community health nursing

Basic life support.

Safeguarding.

Dementia care.

DOLS.

Privacy and dignity.

CBT mental health.

Timeline

Care Assistant

The Rowans Care Home
02.2025 - Current

Nurse

Prolix Solutions Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2024

Diploma In Community Health Nursing - Community Health Nursing

Kenya Medical Training College

KCSE - Secondary Education

St Marys Secondary School

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