CAROLYNE NANJALA WESAKANIA
Ontario,CA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience in high-acuity settings. Expertise in comprehensive patient assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and care planning, resulting in improved patient outcomes and safety. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while delivering specialized nursing care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Community Health Nurse III
Kitale County Referral Hospital
12.2015 - Current
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient conditions.
- Administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Provide specialized nursing care including tracheostomy management, chest tube care, suctioning, catheter care, pain management, and pressure injury prevention.
- Perform bedside procedures including peripheral IV insertion, female catheterization, bladder irrigation, and specimen collection.
- Deliver preoperative and postoperative nursing care for patients undergoing major surgical procedures.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient status, escalating concerns appropriately to medical providers.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Serve in charge nurse and shift leadership roles, coordinating staffing assignments and workflow.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic and written clinical documentation.
- Medical-Surgical Unit
Enrolled Community Health Nurse III
St. Mary's Mission Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted admission assessments, patient histories, and baseline physical evaluations.
- Administered medications and monitored therapeutic responses.
- Managed patients with central lines, tracheostomies, drains, and other medical devices.
- Assisted with blood transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning activities.
- Provided patient education and supported continuity of care initiatives.
- Medical Unit
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
01-2018
Certificate - Enrolled Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College, Garissa Campus
01-2013
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Care Planning and Evaluation
- IV Therapy and Peripheral IV Insertion
- Medication Administration (IV, IM, SQ, PO)
- Blood Product Administration
- Wound Care and Pressure Injury Prevention
- Tracheostomy and Airway Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Urinary Catheterization and Bladder Irrigation
- Preoperative and Postoperative Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Emergency Response and Resuscitation Support
- Patient and Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation and Care Coordination
- Leadership and Shift Coordination
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), Montana Board of Nursing, Active, NCLEX-RN, Passed October 13, 2025, Registered Community Health Nurse, Kenya, Active License
LANGUAGES
- English (Fluent)
- Swahili (Fluent)
Timeline
Registered Community Health Nurse III
Kitale County Referral Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Enrolled Community Health Nurse III
St. Mary's Mission Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2015
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
Certificate - Enrolled Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College, Garissa Campus