RODGERS AMUNAVI
Greenville,North Carolina
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with strong background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Adept at providing compassionate patient care and managing complex cases in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated expertise in wound care and post-operative recovery, leveraging critical thinking and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse - Medical surgical unit
Kenya Defence Forces - Isiolo Regional Hospital
Isiolo, KE
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Facilitated patients’ admissions, transfer in and out of hospitals, referral and discharge plans.
- Administered medications and treatment as prescribed ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols
- Monitored patients' vital signs, assessing changes in condition and promptly responding to emergencies.
- Assisted in ordering, receiving, and storage of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical supplies.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures by ensuring correct pre-operational procedures are completed
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed caseload of 15 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications.
- Train new nursing staff on best practices, enhancing team performance and patient care quality.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process enhancement within the medical-surgical unit.
- Conduct regular audits of infection control practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Providing basic education to patients concerning their condition and its management
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Nursing Officer In Charge Of Operating Theatres
Kenya Defence Forces - Isiolo Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led operational workflows to enhance patient care and service delivery efficiency.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communications to facilitate timely patient surgical plans.
- Managed inventory control systems for medical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Conducted regular assessments of departmental operations, identifying areas for improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of projects.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members and promoting open communication channels.
- Maintained strict compliance with regulations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Managed allocation of resources, optimizing budgetary planning and minimizing waste.
- Optimized resource utilization by allocating appropriate personnel to priority tasks based on skill set analysis.
- Ensured operational readiness by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance routines.
- Developed comprehensive training programs tailored to individual skill sets, resulting in increased proficiency among personnel.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies, successfully mediating disputes between personnel while fostering professional growth opportunities for all parties involved.
Specialist Officer Cadet
Kenya Military Academy
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Paramilitary training.
- Physical training and instructions
- Leadership skills training
- Combat casualty care training
Nursing Officer Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed caseload in excess of 30 patients; providing patient education, administering prescribed medication, IV therapy, wound care and burns care under supervision of the primary nurse.
- Participated in development, implementation and review of departmental standard operating procedures.
- Advocated for patients, treated them with dignity and accorded them privacy and respect.
- Upheld statutory regulations as required by the nursing regulatory body and the laws of Kenya.
- Facilitated patient’s admissions, transfer in and out of the hospital, referral and discharge plans
- Assisted in preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures, anesthesia during induction, recovering patient for post anesthesia unit and intensive care unit
- Scrubbed and circulated for an array of surgical procedures ensuring safety for the patient and the surgical team
- Provided nursing care to postpartum women and neonates.
- Assisted labour and delivery of more than 5 mothers during a shift
- Induced labour and provided care to patients during delivery.
- Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients in ICU
- Groomed and bathed patients and provided assistance with general care.
- Observed, assessed and documented comatose patients’ vital signs and laboratory data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moi University
01-2019
KCSE - undefined
Chavakali High School
01-2013
KCPE - undefined
Lusengeli primary school
01-2009
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Emergency assessment and care
- Mentorship and training
- Surgical assistance
Affiliations
A member of the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
Certification
- Registered nurse; Certificate of registration and license by nursing council of Kenya.
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training certificate; United States Army, 2022
- Certificate of Participation- Armed Forces Field Training Exercise in Rwanda, 2024
- Leadership Development Course certificate- Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership, 2021
- Certificate of Qualification, Specialist Officer Cadet- Kenya Military Academy, 2021
Timeline
Registered nurse - Medical surgical unit
Kenya Defence Forces - Isiolo Regional Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2025
Nursing Officer In Charge Of Operating Theatres
Kenya Defence Forces - Isiolo Regional Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Specialist Officer Cadet
Kenya Military Academy
03.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Officer Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2020
KCSE - undefined
Chavakali High School
KCPE - undefined
Lusengeli primary school
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moi University