MARY ESENDI KUTSWA
NAIROBI,KENYA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Accident and Emergency Department
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Delivered high-quality care to critically ill and injured patients and trauma-related emergencies.
- Conducted rapid patient assessment using the triage system to prioritize care based on severity and urgency.
- Assisted in stabilizing patients with life-threatening conditions, including performing CPR, managing shock, seizures and severe trauma.
- Monitored vital signs and neurological status, reporting deterioration and intervening.
- Prepared patients for emergency procedures and diagnostic investigations.
- Assisted in multidisciplinary care and assisted in intubation of critical sick patients in need of mechanical ventilation.
- Team lead a team of 10 nurses stationed in the acute room attending to the mechanically ventilated patients.
- Maintained infection prevention control standards and ensured clean, organised and well equipped emergency care environment.
- Assisted in stabilizing patients with fractures and provided emotional support and psychological care.
- Documented patient’s information accurately in emergency charts, including treatments provided and observations made.
- Participated in emergency drills, mass casualty accidents and continuous development programmes.
Surgical Ward
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Delivered a comprehensive nursing care to pre-operative and postoperative patients.
- Monitored vital signs, surgical wound sites and pain levels, ensuring early detection of complications such as infections or haemorrhage.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures ensuring and maintaining strict adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Administered IV fluids and blood products while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Prepared patients physically and emotionally for surgery, including pre-surgical education.
- Provided post-operative care, including wound dressing, catheter care and mobilisation.
- Maintained nursing documentation and handed over comprehensive report during shifts changes.
- Educated patients and care givers on wound care, medication adherence and discharge instructions.
- Promoted infection prevention patient safety protocols contributing to high standards of care and reduced acquired hospital infections.
- Team lead a team of five nurses during the night shift.
Enrolled Community Nurse – Neurosurgical Ward
Kenyatta National Hospital
04.1991 - 01.2000
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients with neurosurgical conditions, including pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing spinal and brain surgeries.
- Monitored neurosurgical observations closely (e.g., GCS) to identify and report any deteriorations in patients condition.
- Assisted in education of neurosurgical patients and their families, promoting adherence to care plans and home based care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of the patient’s care, progress notes and shifts reports.
- Played a major role in infection prevention and control within the wards ensuring sterile environment for all patients.
- Responded to energies efficiently including seizures and managing increased intracranial pressure.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
Education
Senior Management Course -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
KENYA01-2021
Kenya Sign Language -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
NAIROBI KENYA01-2020
Supervisory Course -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
01-2018
Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing - Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL TRAINING CENTRE
NAIORBI KENYA01-2009
Diploma in Community Health Nursing -
HOMABAY TRAINING CENTRE
01-2007
Certificate in Community Health Nursing -
KAIMOSI MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
KENYA01-1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient discharge
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Licensed RN
- Patient counseling
- Critical care
- Patient care planning
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Feeding assistance
- IV setup
- High level of autonomy
- Patient assessment
- Data collection
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Vaccine administration
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Proffesional Courses and Seminars
- 3rd - 20th September: Risk Management Course Kenyatta National Hospital
- 4th – 14th September 2022: Kenyatta National Hospital & Implementers and Internal Auditors course
- October 2020: Emotional Intelligence Course Mombasa
- 25th June 2013; Kenya Quality Model of Health
- 30th March 2011: Basic Life Support {BTLS}
- 30th March: Pediatric life support {PALS}
- 14th – 18th June 2010: KNH Training Center, TB/MDR-TB management and control
- 14th-15th August 2009: Basic Life Support Course {BLS}
- 16th-17th June 2008: Injection safety in the context of infection prevention and control
- 21st-22nd February 2008: Infection prevention and control awareness seminar
- 2nd October 2007: Basic patient monitoring.
- 18th-19th October 2008: HIV/AIDS education seminar.
- 2nd -15th September 2001: Neurological surgery programmer
Certification
Certificate for best manager in Kenyatta Prime Care Centre in 2021
Awarded the lead department in hand hygiene
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Accident and Emergency Department
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Surgical Ward
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2005
Enrolled Community Nurse – Neurosurgical Ward
Kenyatta National Hospital
04.1991 - 01.2000
Senior Management Course -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Kenya Sign Language -
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Supervisory Course -
KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing - Higher Diploma in Emergency Nursing
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL TRAINING CENTRE
Diploma in Community Health Nursing -
HOMABAY TRAINING CENTRE
Certificate in Community Health Nursing -
KAIMOSI MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE
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