Joseph Githinji Kamau
NURSE
Summary
I am an experienced community health nurse and safety and security manager,happy to serve as a supervisor.My career goals include building team work to share knowledge and exchange ideas through continue education and participation in management of client and support of colleagues in enabling a conducive and efficient working environment.
Safety and security professional with comprehensive understanding of risk management and emergency responses. Known for high standards and collaboration to achieve optimal results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs while maintaining vigilance and integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Security Officer
AL SLRAIYA SECURITY SERVICES
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained accurate records of safety training sessions, incident reports, and regulatory compliance documentation, ensuring easy reference when needed.
- Coordinated with first responders during emergencies or drills, facilitating smooth evacuations or responses when necessary.
- Contributed to the creation of a comprehensive business continuity plan, preparing the organization for potential disruptions related to safety or security incidents.
- Improved security measures by implementing access control systems and surveillance equipment, deterring unauthorized access or theft.
- Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Developed customized safety orientation materials for new hires, streamlining the onboarding process while emphasizing the importance of safe work practices.
- Conducted risk assessments on various work processes, leading to safer working conditions for all staff members.
- Communicated effectively with employees at all levels regarding safety expectations and performance standards, fostering a culture of accountability.
- Assisted in emergency response planning, contributing to a well-prepared workforce and minimizing potential losses.
- Assisted in the development of contingency plans for potential natural disasters, ensuring that proper protocols were in place to minimize damage and protect employees.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in workplace safety and security management.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management regarding safety concerns or suggestions for improvement, creating open lines of communication that fostered trust within the organization.
- Managed relationships with external vendors supplying safety equipment or services, ensuring high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Implemented preventative maintenance procedures for fire protection systems, reducing the likelihood of system malfunctions or failures during emergencies.
- Reduced accident rates through the implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
Front Office and Security
Al Sariya Security Services
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Currently working as front office and security.
- Client assistance
- Security of the office
- Fire and emergency response
- Keys management for the city
- Office attendance log books management
- General assistance to the staffs as requested.
- Currently working as front office and security.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Safety and Security Supervisor
Wyndham Grand West Bay Hotel
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Worked as a safety and security supervisor for the FIFA World Cup.
- Crowd management
- Person and vehicle security checks
- Verification of accreditations and access control on all entry and exit points.
- Worked as a safety and security supervisor for the FIFA World Cup.
Nurse Unit Manager
Avenue Hospital Thika Branch
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Hospital bed capacity -80. Medical-Reproductive health, specialist clinics, pediatrics, newborn unit and medical
- Infection prevention and control
- Management and care of newborns
- Pain management
- Post operative care of patients
- Staff management and organization
- Department oversight and clinics management
- Conditions managed: Postpartum hemorrhage, Antepartum hemorrhage, Intestinal obstruction, Normal delivery, Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia, Fetal distress, Obstructed labour, Prolonged labour, Sepsis, Burns, Respiratory distress, Fractures, COVID 19, Jaundice.
- Special Equipment Handled: Toco cardiogram, Electrocardiogram, Speculum, Incubators, Suction machine, Doppler, Photobox.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nurse
Avenue Hospital Parklands
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Hospital bed capacity -180. Medical-Medical surgical, maternity/reproductive health, paediatrics and outpatient trauma and emergency.
- Patient care and well being
- Patient safety
- Infection prevention and control
- Delivery of new born
- Management and care of newborns
- Pain management
- Post operative care of patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nurse
Imara Health Care
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Hospital bed capacity -30. Medical-medical surgical, outpatient, maternity, paediatrics, theater.
- General hospital management
- Administration of medication
- Checking of vitals
- Out patient reviews
- Runner nurse in theater
- Delivery of newborns
- Hospital bed capacity -30. Medical-medical surgical, outpatient, maternity, paediatrics, theater.
- Patient Ratio: 1:15
- Bed Capacity -30
- Conditions managed: Meningitis, Pre-eclampsia, Sepsis, Tuberculosis, HIV and AIDS testing and counseling, General fractures, Burns.
Education
safter and security training and stewardship -
Qatar ministry of interior
safety and security manager - undefined
fifa federation
08.2022 - 09.2022
Nursing Certificate - Nursing
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLAGE
Kenya 05.2013 - 12.2016
High School - undefined
Kerugoya boys high school
01.2009 - 12.2012
Primary Education -
Kirinyaga Plains View Academy
KENYA 04.2006 - 12.2008
Practice License - Safety And Security
Qatar Ministry of Interior
Doha 04.2001 -
Computer Html, Excel And Microsoft Word - Computer Networking
Barteck Institute of Computer Stadies
Kenya 04.2001 -
Certificate - Nursing Leadership And Management
EVER CARE GROUP
Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Risk assessment
Incident reporting
Access control
Emergency response
Safety training
Surveillance systems
Regulatory compliance
Client assistance
Crowd management
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Policy enforcement
Preventative maintenance
Hazard identification
Security equipment
Alarm systems
Physical security
Incident management
Crisis management
Security protocols
Security training
Protective measures
Threat analysis
CCTV monitoring
Emergency management
Patrolling
Situational awareness
Security operations experience
Workplace safety
Reporting skills
Vehicle inspections
ID verification
Verbal and written communication
English fluency
Guard post rotation
First aid certified
Security procedures
Staff management
Emergency awareness
Patrol techniques
Event security
Baggage screening
Traffic control
Work ethic
Reliability
Security equipment operation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/10/94
Accomplishments
Nurse of the year award in customer service experience
Security of the month in emergency management
Best in competency check and KPIs
Midwife of the year recorgnition
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsQuote
The best way out is always through.
Robert Frost
Timeline
Safety and Security Officer
AL SLRAIYA SECURITY SERVICES
01.2024 - Current
Front Office and Security
Al Sariya Security Services
12.2023 - Current
Safety and Security Supervisor
Wyndham Grand West Bay Hotel
09.2022 - 12.2022
safety and security manager - undefined
fifa federation
08.2022 - 09.2022
Nurse Unit Manager
Avenue Hospital Thika Branch
12.2020 - 05.2022
Nurse
Avenue Hospital Parklands
12.2018 - 11.2020
Nurse
Imara Health Care
02.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing Certificate - Nursing
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLAGE
05.2013 - 12.2016
High School - undefined
Kerugoya boys high school
01.2009 - 12.2012
Primary Education -
Kirinyaga Plains View Academy
04.2006 - 12.2008
Practice License - Safety And Security
Qatar Ministry of Interior
04.2001 -
Computer Html, Excel And Microsoft Word - Computer Networking
Barteck Institute of Computer Stadies
04.2001 -
Certificate - Nursing Leadership And Management
EVER CARE GROUP
04.2001 -
safter and security training and stewardship -
Qatar ministry of interior