JANET MALELU
Emali
Summary
Dynamic Flight Nurse with extensive experience at Iqarus International, excelling in critical decision-making and patient stabilization during air transport. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and operate advanced life support equipment. A reliable team player committed to continuous learning and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Iqarus International
02.2024 - Current
- Assessed and detected changes in patient status, proactively solving problems.
- Performed specialized functions, complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments during air transport.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge through continuing education and clinical rotations.
- Operated advanced life support equipment (ECG, defibrillators, bag valve masks).
- Coordinated patient reception with dispatchers and treatment centers.
- Conducted physical examinations and triaged patients at disaster sites.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Managed inventory and coordinated supply of consumables/equipment across five sectors in Somalia.
Flight Nurse
Bancroft Global Development
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Conducted fit-to-fly assessments ensuring patient safety.
- Stocked aircraft with surgical and medical supplies.
- Executed CASEVAC and MEDEVAC missions for ATMIS troops, Somali National Defense Force, and UN staff.
- Monitored and stabilized patients during flight.
- Managed emergency airway situations and performed intubations.
- Operated mechanical ventilation and monitored ECGs.
- Implemented infection control measures and managed medical supply inventories.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2020
- Supervised 20 nurses per shift to ensure personalized care.
- Mentored critical care students in ICU.
- Implemented infection control protocols.
- Coordinated code blue activities hospital-wide.
- Operated advanced ICU equipment (ventilators, CRRT, plasmapheresis, infusion pumps).
- Managed medication inventories and liaised with other departments for patient care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Nairobi Hospital
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Educated patients and families on procedures and regimens.
- Managed pain using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Performed emergency procedures (BLS, ACLS).
- Mentored new nurses and coordinated discharge planning.
Education
BSc (Hons) - International Nursing
University of Suffolk
United kingdom01.2026
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nursing in Nursing Education
Cicely McDonnell College of Health Sciences
Nairobi02.2017
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing
Nairobi03.2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Goodshepherd Girls High School
Emali01.2005
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kaliini Primary School
Emali01.2001
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Communication Skills
- Responsible & Reliable
- Team Player
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Self-Motivation
Certification
- International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
- Basic Offshore Survival Induction Emergency Training
- Security Awareness for Seafarers Certification
- BSAFE Certification (UNDSS)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course Certification
- CEFR English Certification
- Aeromedical Retrieval Medicine for Extreme Altitude Certification
- FAA NVG Certification
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Listening to Music
- Socializing
- Sports
References
- Erastus Kobia, Project Manager, Iqarus, +254 720 941 217, erastus.kobia@gmail.com
- Jared Oyaya, Senior Flight Nurse, Amref, +254 726 738 682, jaredoyaya@gmail.com
Languages
- French
- English
- French
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Iqarus International
02.2024 - Current
Flight Nurse
Bancroft Global Development
10.2020 - 01.2024
Critical Care Registered Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
09.2014 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Nairobi Hospital
05.2011 - 09.2014
BSc (Hons) - International Nursing
University of Suffolk
Higher Diploma - Critical Care Nursing in Nursing Education
Cicely McDonnell College of Health Sciences
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Cicely McDonnell School of Nursing
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Goodshepherd Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Kaliini Primary School