Grace Muriithi
Dublin,Ohio
Summary
Highly trained critical care nursing professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Versed in Joint Commission standards and nursing process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Kenyatta National Referral Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Assessed and monitored the development of premature infants in NICU.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's conditions including vital signs, behavior, and physical assessments.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mp Shah Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2011 - 02.2020
- Performed physical assessments of newborns in the NICU and provided appropriate interventions as needed.
- Educated parents on infant care and development milestones.
- Collaborated with a team of physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each infant.
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare providers regarding patient progress.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Education
Higher National Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (PICU, Certification). - Nursing
Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Kenya11-2018
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN). - Nursing
P.C.E.A Tumutumu Hospital School of Nursing
Kenya10-2010
Skills
- Family Education
- Ventilator management
- Discharge Planning
- Patient care planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Nutritional support
- Emotional Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Ohio, License Number: [License Number]
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Kenyatta National Referral Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2022
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Mp Shah Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2020
Higher National Diploma in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing (PICU, Certification). - Nursing
Gertrude's Children's Hospital
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN). - Nursing
P.C.E.A Tumutumu Hospital School of Nursing
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