Miriam Umba Kitoto
Coventry
Summary
Dedicated nurse with 3 years of progressive leadership and management experience. Diligent and reliable professional accomplished in directing and supervising healthcare personnel, monitoring all aspects of patient care and developing patient care plans. Committed to maintaining strong rapport with physicians, patients and staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
The Meriden hospital
Coventry, West midlands
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Preparing patients for surgery
- Assessing and monitoring surgical wounds
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Registered Staff Nurse
Harefield Hospital
Uxbridge, London
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Preparing patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Assisting patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Monitoring and recording patient conditions, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Assessing and monitoring surgical wounds.
- Dressing and cleaning post-op wounds by using the ANTT technique.
- Administering medications and safely preparing drips and transfusion.
- Managing patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Quickly responding 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.
Health Care Assistant
Hilling Hospital NHS foundation Trust
Uxbridge, London
10.2018 - 05.2020
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Healthcare Assistant
Clover Lodge Nursing Home
Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
Education
BSC Adult Nursing Second Class Upper Division - Public health in action, Leading Complex Care in nursing Practice, The Fundamentals of Adult Nursing
Bucks New University
Uxbridge09.2020
Pre-Nursing, QQI Level 5 - Nursing Theory & Practice, Anatomy & Physiology, Care Provision & Practice, Infection Control etc.
Ichicore College of Further Education
Dublin, Ireland05.2017
Leaving Cert - English, Maths, Irish, Biology, Art, Geography
Holy Family Secondary School
Newbridge, Ireland06.2016
Skills
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Patient record management
- Medication storage and disposal
- Outstanding communication
- Medication administration
- Admission procedures
- Leadership skills
- Teamwork skills
- Time management
- Decision making skills
- Wound care
- Basic life support
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
The Meriden hospital
10.2022 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse
Harefield Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022
Health Care Assistant
Hilling Hospital NHS foundation Trust
10.2018 - 05.2020
Healthcare Assistant
Clover Lodge Nursing Home
12.2016 - 04.2017
BSC Adult Nursing Second Class Upper Division - Public health in action, Leading Complex Care in nursing Practice, The Fundamentals of Adult Nursing
Bucks New University
Pre-Nursing, QQI Level 5 - Nursing Theory & Practice, Anatomy & Physiology, Care Provision & Practice, Infection Control etc.
Ichicore College of Further Education
Leaving Cert - English, Maths, Irish, Biology, Art, Geography
Holy Family Secondary School
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