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Nazibu Karote

Washington

Summary

Registered Nurse with 5+ years of clinical experience in acute pediatric, adult and Geriatric settings, providing care to patients with complex medical needs. Highly skilled in patient monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical documentation, with a strong focus on safety and continuity of care. Seeking to transition into a utilization management or Utilization review role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Care-Pediatrics

Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered nursing care to pediatric patients with focus on safety, continuous monitoring, and early identification of clinical changes.
  • Collaborated with families and interdisciplinary teams to support care coordination and patient-centered treatment planning.
  • Maintained accurate documentation to support care continuity and appropriate utilization of healthcare services.

Unit Support Associate

Children’s National
Washington, DC
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Monitored high-risk patients to ensure safety, intervening and escalating concerns as needed.
  • Supported patient care by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and documenting observations.

Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Care -Geriatrics

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Winchester, United Kingdom
05.2022 - 03.2023
  • Delivered acute nursing care to geriatric patients with complex medical conditions, monitoring clinical status and managing treatments.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support care coordination, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
  • Documented patient assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Identified and escalated changes in patient condition to ensure timely clinical intervention.

Registered Nurse- Med-Surg

HealthPact Hospital
Isiolo, Kenya
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Delivered comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to implement and adjust care plans.
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions, identifying changes and escalating concerns to support timely clinical interventions.
  • Maintained accurate clinical documentation in electronic records to support continuity and quality of care.
  • Educated patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and post-discharge care to support safe transitions.

Nurse Intern

Meru Teaching And Referral Hospital
Meru, Kenya
10.2019 - 10.2020

• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks

• Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members, and other care team members.

• Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.

• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.

• Documented and communicated patient information in patient charts and Cardex for continuity of care.

• Interviewed patients to obtain medically relevant information and provide physicians and other stakeholders with data necessary to develop plans of care.

• Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.

• Obtained signed patient consent forms prior to treatments and procedures and added to medical files.

• Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Public Health

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, KE
07-2019

High School Diploma -

Ruiri Girls Secondary School
Meru, KE
11-2012

Skills

  • Patient Assessment and Monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation using EMR System-Cerner
  • Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
  • Patient Safety & Risk Identification
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • NG tube insertion
  • IV placement and infusions
  • Managing Care Transitions & offering Discharge Support
  • Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

Certification

  • RN Licenses (US/UK/KE)
  • BLS certification- American Heart Association

Awards

The WOW Awards 2023

Received a team  award for providing outstanding patient care to patients with dementia on Clifton Ward

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Care-Pediatrics

Children's National Medical Center
10.2023 - Current

Unit Support Associate

Children’s National
06.2023 - 10.2023

Staff Nurse, Acute Medical Care -Geriatrics

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
05.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse- Med-Surg

HealthPact Hospital
12.2020 - 12.2021

Nurse Intern

Meru Teaching And Referral Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Ruiri Girls Secondary School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing And Public Health

Kenyatta University
Nazibu Karote