Maryanne Wekesa
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
I am a compassionate professional with strong communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with solid foundation in patient care and medical knowledge for the past 9 years working as a nurse. Currently working in Urology investigation unit as a senior Band 5 nurse in Miadstone hospital considered as one of the best hospital in England. Having qualified in 2016 with diploma in Kenya medical training college, I have so far managed to work in different acute healthcare settings with diverse types of health professionals from different nationalities, hence flexible in working in different speciality departments.
Enthusiastic in acquiring new skills and knowledge and thus have acquired various certificates from online learning as follows:
Infection prevention and control. May 2025
Male catheterisation and suprapubic catheter changing November 2024
Medicines safety development October 2023
Introduction and understanding of urinary incontinence August 2025
Prostate cancer essentials March 2025
Moving and handling October 2025
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Staff nurse urology Investigation unit
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, Kent
09.2023 - Current
- Conducting urine deep stick analysis
- Perform urine flow and residual volume on patients
- Assist doctors with fluoroscopy, bladder botox injections, urodynamic, trans-perineal prostate biopsy
- Preparing patients before and after lithotripsy
- Managing TWOC patients.
- Assisting specialised nurses and doctors with guide wire catheterisation and dilatation clinic.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Observing infection control
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Disposed of samples and hazardous waste to prevent infection.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines minimising workplace incidents.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth discharge processes for seamless transition home.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 30 patients per shift.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Staff Nurse Medical surgical unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro, Cornwall
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Delivered exceptional care to boost patient health outcomes.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Infection control and safety handling of hospital waste in ward.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Mentoring new nurses
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
Registered nurse
County government of Bungoma
Makhanga, Bungoma
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Child immunisation
- Antenatal and delivery care
- Offering family planning services
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
- Patient referral based on assessment
- Ordering and maintaining hospital stocks
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
Paediatric staff nurse
Mediheal Hospital Eastleigh
Nairobi, Nairobi
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within ward.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Led health education sessions to promote healthy lifestyle choices in patients.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
Paediatric staff nurse
Friends Lugulu Mission Hospital
Lugulu, Bungoma
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Recorded vital signs and medical information accurately, contributing to correct treatment plans.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Participate in Ward board rounds
- Performing blood transfusion and accessing IV lines
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
- Tested glucose and administered injections.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Managed daily caseload, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary team.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- Developed and updated initiatives to improve patient care and quality of service.
- Provided organisational leadership to establish patient care benchmarks, standards and best practices to deliver consistent care.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated parents on home care procedures for post-discharge period, reducing readmission rates.
- Adhered strictly to ethical guidelines and confidentiality laws at all times during practice.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Kenya medical Training college
Nairobi 03/2013 - 07/2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Intermittent self catheterisation
TELEFLEX ACADEMY
England 10/2025 - 10/2025
Skills
- Understanding confidentiality
- Diabetes management
- Discharge procedures
- Phlebotomy
- Admission procedures
- Aseptic technique
- Patient advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Analgesia control, syringe driver
- Insulin administration competence, sliding scale
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Catheter placement and removal
- Resuscitation techniques
Timeline
Staff nurse urology Investigation unit
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse Medical surgical unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2023
Registered nurse
County government of Bungoma
03.2020 - 09.2021
Paediatric staff nurse
Mediheal Hospital Eastleigh
11.2019 - 02.2020
Paediatric staff nurse
Friends Lugulu Mission Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Kenya medical Training college
03/2013 - 07/2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Intermittent self catheterisation
TELEFLEX ACADEMY
10/2025 - 10/2025