Judith Kahoro

• Carried and/or coordinated comprehensive risk assessments on all facilities, equipment, and processes to identify all site’s EHS risks. Risk assessments covered all EHS aspects such as chemical risk exposure, ergonomics, noise, etc.
• Participated and maintained register site's EHS risks and put in place effective control measures to minimize risks following local legislation and corporate standards.
• Recommended and ensured use of correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) relevant to task performed as identified from risk assessments.
• Participated in assessing EHS training needs and developed and conducted EHS training program.
• Sensitized and trained all staff, visitors, and on-site contractors of risks associated with their various operations using awareness campaigns, inductions, toolbox talks, posters, etc.
• Encouraged reporting of hazards and risks (near misses) no matter how minor and put in place measures to encourage safe practices.
• Monitored compliance with safety standards, effectiveness of safety measures, and opportunities for improvement, through daily GEMBA walks and EHS inspections.
• Develop EHS L1 and L2 audit universes and carried out audits as per allocation.
• Participated in all EHS audits by external parties such as occupational health and safety, etc.
• Acted as CAPA champion for EHS Department, ensured all CAPAs are closed on time.
• Developed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for occupational hygiene-related standards.
• Carried out gap analysis to check compliance with corporate EHS standards and regulatory requirements. Determine nature and extent of potential occupational exposures (e.g., to noise, chemical agents, radiation), considering routes of exposure and absorption and other workplace hazards.
• Developed, conducted, evaluated, and interpreted results of occupational hygiene surveys for noise, chemical agents, biological agents, radiation, ergonomic, and o
• Monitored work environment through inspections to identify risks and determine whether controls are properly implemented
• Explained/Communicated health-related information on material safety data sheets to all levels of staff.
• Developed, conducted, and evaluated training on occupational hygiene programs and processes.
• Investigated illnesses and any other adverse events related to occupational hygiene hazards as well and tracked actions for closure to ensure safe working place at all times.

• Facilitated, Conducted, and evaluated occupational risks, illnesses as well as other adverse events and track actions for closure to ensure safe working place at all times including regulatory compliance.
• Facilitated and implemented viable deployment medical examination procedures to ensure individual capability and protection against potential hazards at intended workplace.
• Planned and implemented annual medical examination for staff to ensure any occupational hazard exposures are identified and corrected including prompt follow-up
• Facilitated and determined access to staff medical services including follow-ups to ensure staff do not experience difficulties at all while seeking medical attention.
• Planned site employee wellness programs through various activities i.e., team/ personal resilience, E4P, living safety, Vaccination programs, Health talks, and medical camps from experts to enhance productive and healthy workforce and thus reduce medical costs.
• Determined and maintained sequence of response to occupational health emergencies including t provision of first aid at local point, t medical emergency response at staff clinic, and facilitation of transfer to offsite emergency units including subsequent follow-up where necessary to ensure staff receives quality /Professional health care.
• Facilitated management of staff clinic at stipulated times and provided routine occupational health services at staff clinic to enhance staff wellness with improved productivity.
• Carried out Investigations of all reported occupational injuries and illnesses and tracked for reporting to management and regulatory bodies as required to ensure compliance
• Participated in daily inspections, meetings, and training to ensure safe working environment

Managed team of 8 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees

Allocated staff daily on duties as per number of patients booked for Endoscopy procedures.

Performed safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning before start of day.

Daily stock out of consumables

Maintenance and signed off DDA medication of the unit.

Planned and delivered unit-based nursing education and quality improvements

Conducted and participated in unit audits.

Carried out/ participated in investigations of unit near misses, advance events, or medication errors.

Conducted daily inspections of unit and performed skill checks of staff that worked in unit.

Conducted monthly unit inspections and developed action plans for improvement.

Developed annual budget for Endoscopy unit.

Organized for and planned for maintenance of Endoscopy equipment.

Organized monthly unit quality improvement meetings.

Assessed patient’s fitness for discharge from unit by ensuring discharge criteria has been achieved before patient was allowed home.

Ensured that patients were billed accurately and timely of used consumable items and unit drugs.

prepared shift summary reports and monthly reports for managers and communicated regularly on goals and progress.

Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation, and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.

Handled approximately 10 to 20 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.

• Growth of employees

• Facilitated continuous education in Medical-Surgical ward and mentored on safe practices among nursing team.
• Collaborated with Nurse Manager in development of unit-Specific Orientation
• Made daily rounds of all patients in unit, reviewed and assessed patients’ health status, and identified patients’ needs.
• Developed and updated individualized competency-based orientation
• Provided preceptorship experience to students in unit.
• Supervised practice of inexperienced or newly qualified Nursing staff in unit.
• Participated in Nursing quality assurance audit program.
• Developed unit protocols as per hospital standards.
• Managed team of 20 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
• Created monthly reports and communicated to management in scheduled monthly meetings.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently

• Coordinated diagnosis, exams, and care for caseload of 6-7 patients per shift
• Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use
• Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine
• Assessed and assisted in diagnosis of patients in 6-7 facility
• Used care management software to track patient status, treatments, and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with regulations.
• Evaluated nursing practices and processes and made changes
• Treated patients by administering medication and performing nursing procedures e.g., wound care, IV therapy, blood transfusion, and more
• Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions
• Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, hypertension, asthma, cancer, and other diseases
• Ensured that prescribed medical treatment is given as per treatment sheets.
  Made adequate discharge arrangements to ensure that care given to patients is of appropriate standard
• Observed patients daily and reported any significant changes to physicians.
  Assessed patients need and requirement and assisted where appropriate in providing care to meet their needs which were within total care plan
  Maintained safe practice and environment for patients at all times
• Evaluated incoming admission patients by gathering information and reviewing tests and chart notes.
• Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments
• Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
• Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements, and vital signs