Mercy Mutonyi Wafula
Kenya
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to bring valuable experience in patient care and adaptability to diverse settings. Known for strong team collaboration and consistent results. Reliable and flexible with changing needs, displaying skills in patient assessment and critical thinking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN, In-Patient Rehab/Medical Surgical Unit
Carlsbad Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Patient assessment, admissions, transfer and discharge, patient monitoring and timely communication of escalated conditions, stating IVs and IV medication administration including heparin drips, blood transfusion, PCA pump med administration, maintaining patients records and charting through med host charting system, collaborating with other specialties in providing patient care, providing emotional support to patients and their families, fall precautions and infection prevention, responding to code blue and rapid response among others
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
Perdiem RN, Long Term Acute Care
AMG Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Patient assessment, oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, blood specimen collection, PIC/Central line care, stating IV infusions, medication administration, tube feedings, insulin administration, patient care reporting and charting, catheter insertion and care, fall prevention, dementia care, wound dressing, responding to code blue, among others
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Unit Nurse – Medical Surgical Ward
The Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Department Nurse - Outpatient Department
Mbagathi Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
Project Nurse
BHESP Drop in Centre - The Global Fund/Kenya Redcross Society
09.2015 - 04.2017
Education
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -Diploma - Nursing
Ram Training College
Kenya01.2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kitale Academy Girls Secondary School
Kenya01.2009
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Misikhu Girls Primary School
Kenya01.2005
Skills
- Cultural integration strategies
- Electronic Medical Records-Medhost,Epic
- Ethical principles
- Bedside manner
- Clinical assessment
- Infection control
- Emergency care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Trauma nursing
- Patient advocacy
- Workflow optimization
- Cultural awareness
- Emergency response
- Urgent care
- IV administration
- Treatment Planning
- Nursing best practices
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient examinations
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient assessments
- Admission support
- Chronic disease management
- Medical records management
- Student precepting
- Dementia care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Cardiac care
- Diabetes management
- Patient care assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Creative problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Compassionate and caring
- Treatment preparation
- Nursing process
- Joint commission compliance
- Patient needs assessment
- Discharge planning
- HIPAA
- Medication administration and disposal
- Wound care
- IV insertion and management
- Obtaining blood specimens
- Head-to-toe assessment skills
- Escalation pathways
- EKG interpretation
- Management of patients with respiratory illnesses
- NG tube insertion and management
- Tube feeding infusion and management
- Foley catheter insertion and management
- Blood transfusion management
- Interpreting Physician orders
- Cerner charting
- Orthopedic nursing
- Nursing documentation
Accomplishments
- Computer skills on Excel and Word
- Med Host Charting and documentation
- Experience in Electrical Medical Record (Open MRS platform 1)
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- NCLEX pass
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Travel RN, In-Patient Rehab/Medical Surgical Unit
Carlsbad Medical Center
02.2024 - 12.2024
Perdiem RN, Long Term Acute Care
AMG Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024
Unit Nurse – Medical Surgical Ward
The Aga Khan University Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2023
Department Nurse - Outpatient Department
Mbagathi Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2020
Project Nurse
BHESP Drop in Centre - The Global Fund/Kenya Redcross Society
09.2015 - 04.2017
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse -Diploma - Nursing
Ram Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kitale Academy Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Misikhu Girls Primary School
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