I am an accomplished senior staff nurse in intensive care with adaptable care experience and abilities. I have over 7 years of experience in providing quality nursing
care services to the critically ill in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings. I am a pro-active team member with fantastic
organizational, critical thinking and technical ICU nursing skills. These skills enable me handle the ever-changing
health care needs of critically ill patients. Also, I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allows me
to relate well with patients and their families.
Hi, I’m
NICHOLAS MUTHOKA
Redhill,Surrey
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Cleveland clinic LondonLondon, City of London
Senior staff nurse ICU
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed patients' condition, swiftly creating and implementing individual care plans.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Demonstrated expert clinical skills and critical judgement to provide safe, appropriate patient-centred care.
- Interpreted various diagnostic tests and clinical procedures with meticulous attention to detail to develop helpful insights.
- Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
- Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
- Initiated clinical diagnosis procedures to verify suspected cases of chronic disease.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Diagnosed and treated patients attending primary health care services with range of acute and non-acute medical conditions.
- Managed patient referrals within multi-disciplinary practice teams and secondary care organisations for improved patient results.
- Carried out thorough clinical assessments to triage and treat high volume of patients.
- Coordinated planning and delivery of critical care, communicating treatment and medication plans clearly to patients and carers.
- Assessed critical patient needs and developed responsive care and treatment programmes.
- Monitored therapy and treatment adjustments to establish suitability and effectiveness.
- Identified policy and procedure improvement opportunities to improve critical care services.
- Led admission and discharge assessments within agreed protocols.
- Maintained patient confidentiality, working with sensitivity and discretion.
- Coordinated critical care with multidisciplinary teams to maintain appropriate patient support.
East Surrey HospitalLondon
Staff nurse ICU
05.2021 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
- Analysed symptoms to effectively diagnose and treat patients.
- Improved service delivery by demonstrating clinical leadership and best practices.
- Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
Avenue HospitalKenya, Kenya
Staff nurse ICU
08.2017 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Company Overview: Hospital with a bed capacity of 200, specializing in ICU/NICU
- Participated in continuous cardiac monitoring with arrhythmias interpretation and prompt management
- Diligently planned, coordinated and executed quality nursing care for assigned patients while constantly communicating with other nurses and interdisciplinary team
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians, other nurses and to promote continuity of medical care
- Collaborated in admitting and discharging patients into and out of the HDU
- Assessed patients from time to time, as required and identified sudden or subtle changes in patients' medical conditions
- Delivered regular updates to doctors, patients and their family members
- Responded to medical emergencies using the ABCDE approach
- Administered medication as prescribed and monitored response and adverse reactions
- Hospital with a bed capacity of 200, specializing in ICU/NICU
- Cases managed: Acute renal failure, shock, Respiratory failure, Birth asphyxia, Poisoning, Acute liver failure, Sepsis, Respiratory distress, Heart failure, Severe Head injury, Trauma
- Equipment's Handled: Oxygen regulators, Suction Machine, Pulse oximetry, BP machines, Cardiac monitors, Ventilators, ECG
Education
Kingston University London
Critical Care Level 6 from Critical care nursing
09/2023 - 07/2024
University Overview
Boston UniversityUnited States of America
Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition from Nutrition
01/2020 - 09/2020
University Overview
Online studies
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)Kenya
Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from Nursing
09/2014 - 04/2018
University Overview
Mumbuni Boys High SchoolKenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from High school education
01/2010 - 10/2013
University Overview
Skills
- Complex medical care
- Caseload management
- Clinical decision-making
- Acute condition management
- Patient health education
- Mobility assistance
- Patient interventions
- Telenursing
- Analgesia control
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, NMW0002840476, 05/31/2025
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), United Kingdom 21H05630, 01/08/2025
- Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN), KRCHN (41489), 01/31/2025, Kenya
- 02/01/2020, Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 07/01/2019, New-born Care Training
- 06/01/2019, Critical Care Training
- 04/01/2015, First Aid Training
Custom
Custom
PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Nurse of the year 2020/2021 IN AVENUE Hospital.
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Playing rugby.
- Travelling
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Senior staff nurse ICU
Cleveland clinic London
09.2024 - Current
Staff nurse ICU
East Surrey Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2024
Staff nurse ICU
Avenue Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2021
Kingston University
Critical Care Level 6 from Critical care nursing
09/2023 - 07/2024
Boston University
Diploma in Pediatric Nutrition from Nutrition
01/2020 - 09/2020
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) from Nursing
09/2014 - 04/2018
Mumbuni Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education from High school education
01/2010 - 10/2013
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