Sylvester Shikutwa
Stockton,California
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in Hemodialysis, cardiac care and ICU experience. Demonstrates proficiency in advanced life support, cardiac life support, and CPR, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in prioritizing patient needs and time management, complemented by strong medical ethics and comprehensive understanding of medical clinical procedures. Adept at catheterization, wound care, immunization, with a focus on patient-focused listening and midwifery training. Career goal includes advancing patient care through innovative practices and continuous professional development.
With 15 years of experience. Handles high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Able to operate in high-pressure environments to best meet patient needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, Yellowstone
12 2023 - 2026.06
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimized holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritizing patient wellbeing.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualized nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Prepared patients for surgery by following strict hygiene and fasting procedures.
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Controlled narcotics and administered medicines on set schedule.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Conducted invasive and non-invasive procedures, managing central lines and catheters.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Updated files using CERNER electronic health record management systems.
- Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Managed high-volume caseloads of up to 4 patients per shift.
Registered Nurse
Yellowstone Nursing and Rehab Center
Billings, Montana
07 2023 - 12 2023
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Updated files using PCC electronic health record management systems.
Head Of Biomedical Engineering
Africa Healthcare Network
Nairobi, Kenya, RWanda Tanzania
10 2021 - 10 2022
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Maintained records on water plants, installation and maintenance
- Assigned roles for preventive maintenance
- Supervised new unit setup and aided in machine installation and maintenance
- Educated nurses and engineering team on dialysis machine care and usage.
- Regional head of biomedical engineering
Product/Application Specialist
Nipro, Middle East FZE
Nairobi, Kenya, UAE
2015.01 - 2021.10
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted sales team in product explanation when visiting clients.
- Taught nurse and engineers in dialysis machine maintenance use and standard operating procedures
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Supported 14 countries in end user care of dialysis machine and its consumables
- Helped sales team increase number of machines by 200% where daily plan and visits to potential clients and setting up appointments
Registered nurse
Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa
Mombasa, Kenya
2011.12 - 2015.01
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Fostered relationships between nursing teams and patients.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
- Updated files using HMIS electronic health record management systems.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Provided technical assistance to doctors.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Operated ventilators and maintained oxygen supplies during peak treatment times.
- with the help of nephrology team we delivered high quality dialysis and led to expansion of the unit to multifunctional floor including transplant and peritoneal dialysis
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Medical
Mombasa Medical Training College
Kenya, Mombasa 2006.10 - 2010.03
High School Diploma - General Education
Chavakali High School
Vihiga 1995.01 - 1999.12
Skills
- Cardiac life support qualified
- Patient-Focused listening
- Advanced CPR rained
- Advanced life support
- ICU experience
- Catheterization
- Immunization skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Catheter and wound care
- Hemodialysis
Timeline
Product/Application Specialist
Nipro, Middle East FZE
2015.01 - 2021.10
Registered nurse
Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa
2011.12 - 2015.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Medical
Mombasa Medical Training College
2006.10 - 2010.03
High School Diploma - General Education
Chavakali High School
1995.01 - 1999.12
Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic Hospital
12 2023 - 2026.06
Registered Nurse
Yellowstone Nursing and Rehab Center
07 2023 - 12 2023
Head Of Biomedical Engineering
Africa Healthcare Network
10 2021 - 10 2022