Isabella Nyaga
FAYETTEVILLE,NORTH CAROLINA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Ruiru Nursing Hospital Limited
Ruiru , Kenya
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Nursing Student
Huruma sub-county hospital
Eldoret, Kenya
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Educated patients on health maintenance, preventive measures, and disease management strategies.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Attended weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices within clinical setting.
Nursing Student
Baringo sub-county Referral Hospital
Baringo, Kenya
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Attended weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
- Organized supplies and equipment needed for each procedure performed.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-county hospital
Eldama Ravine, Kenya
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Promoted open communication and honored patient rights and confidentiality.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Noted changes in patient condition by notifying and assisting nurses in handling patient care needs.
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-count Hospital
Eldama Ravine, Kenya
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Attended weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
- Applied basic medical terminology and abbreviations to enter and retrieve computerized information.
- Improved work processes and procedures by making recommendations to supervisor or nursing department.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-county hospital
Eldama Ravine, Kenya
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Attended weekly case conferences with interdisciplinary team members.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Certficate in Community Health Nursing - Nursing Practice
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi, Kenya12-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Medical Documentation
- Health Promotion
- Specimen Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic nursing care
- Pediatric Care
- Anatomy and physiology
- Diabetes management
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Activity Scheduling
- Data Analysis
- Patient Charting
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Patient support
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assessments
- Team building
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Intravenous Medications
- Goal Setting
- Excellent Communication
- Medication Administration
- Self Motivation
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Postpartum Patient Care
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Nurse
Ruiru Nursing Hospital Limited
02.2022 - 04.2023
Nursing Student
Huruma sub-county hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
Nursing Student
Baringo sub-county Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-county hospital
10.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-count Hospital
02.2019 - 07.2019
Nursing Student
Eldama ravine sub-county hospital
07.2018 - 11.2018
Certficate in Community Health Nursing - Nursing Practice
Kenya Medical Training College
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