VARINE OLUOCH
Tucson
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 12 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
M P Shah Hospital-HDU/ICU Unit Nurse
M P Shah Hospital
12.2016
- Continuous monitoring and management of critically ill patients/postoperatively complicated cases
- Administration duties as allocated to include shift leading, problem solving, ward stock maintenance, weekly staff education as per timetable among others
- Administration of prescribed medications, proper documentation and update of clinical records
- Daily cleaning and dressing of wounds as well as care of inserted fluid drains post-surgery
- Assist the surgeon/physician on minor procedures as well as resuscitation of patients
- Health talks and community education on basic health problems as well as pre/post-operative care
- Observing proper infection control protocol through ideal waste segregation policies and maintaining hygiene
- Timely communication to the physician/surgeon and family members whenever the patient’s status changes.
NAZARETH HOSPITAL SURGICAL/MEDICAL WARD DEPARTMENT Clinical Nurse
NAZARETH HOSPITAL
05.2012
- Preparation of patients pre-operatively/postoperatively
- Close monitoring and observations of patients post surgery and management of complications arising post surgery
- Daily cleaning and dressing of wounds
- Nursing care to patients with various medical conditions to include HIV/TB care and management
- Home follow up of patients with terminal illnesses in co-ordination with the CCC
- Maintaining high standards of infection prevention in the wards and proper waste segregation
- Issuing health messages to patients on discharge in relation to the surgery they underwent.
Resolution Insurance Medical Department- Care Manager
Resolution Insurance
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinate the integration of care management functions into the patient care
- Conduct medical record review using specific indicators and criteria as approved by the company
- Investigate and report adverse occurrences relating to client’s management, policy with appropriate action to ensure compliance with quality patient care
- In liaison with the physician, maintain appropriate cost, case, and desired patient outcomes
- Evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of care provided
- Assess patient care required throughout continuum of care for diagnosis procedures
- Communicate with physicians at regular intervals throughout hospitalization and develop an effective working relationship
- Assess patient’s progress through expected hospital course
- Facilitate interdisciplinary patient care to review treatment goals and identify post-hospital needs.
MP Shah Hospital Maternity Department -Clinical Nurse
MP Shah Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Close observation and management of antenatal mothers admitted in the wards with disorders/ complications of pregnancy
- Monitoring and management of mothers in 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage of labour
- Management of mothers in pueperium and assisting with care of the new born
- Issuing health education talks to mothers regarding; Family planning, Hygiene, Exclusive breastfeeding, Immunization of the new born, Child welfare clinic
- Management of mothers with complications during pueperium.
Nazareth Hospital Maternity Department_Clinical Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Close observation and management of antenatal mothers admitted in the wards with disorders/ complications of pregnancy
- Monitoring and management of mothers in 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage of labour
- Management of mothers in pueperium and assisting with care of the new born
- Issuing health education talks to mothers regarding; Family planning, Hygiene, Exclusive breastfeeding, Immunization of the new born, Child welfare clinic
- Providing follow up nursing to special care mothers after discharge from hospital and providing assistance where necessary.
Charolynne Specialist (Obs/Gyn) Clinic, BuruBuru
01.2007 - 03.2008
- Part time secretary in the clinic and record keeping
- Personal assistant to the doctor
- Educating and administration of family planning methods to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2025
Diploma - Nursing
Nazareth Medical College
Nairobi, Kenya04.2012
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Clinical judgment
- End of life care
- Health Promotion
- Ethical Practice
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Patient Safety
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
- Care Planning
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Critical Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Family Education
- EMR / EHR
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Vitals monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Intravenous therapy
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Preventive health
Accomplishments
- 05/29/17 - 06/02/17, Nazareth Medical College, Basic Life Support
- 07/11/13 - 07/12/13, MP Shah Hospital, Advanced life support in obstetrics
- 10/29/12 - 11/02/12, Nazareth Hospital, Training on adult HIV/AIDS care and management
- 2008 - 2012, Nazareth Medical College, Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
- 2002 - 2005, Moi Girls School Nairobi, K.C.S.E C+ (plus)
- 1993 - 2001, Bidii Primary School, K.C.P.E
Mobile Number
0714173524, 0725283688
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Kenyan
References
- Jane Ndungu, Nurse Manager - HDU/ICU, M P Shah Hospital, 0722493797
- Josephine Wangari, Care Management Supervisor, Resolution Insurance, 0724543426
- Maryann Kariuki, Hospital Matron, Nazareth Hospital, 0728055748
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Watching movies
- Cooking
- Travelling
Timeline
M P Shah Hospital-HDU/ICU Unit Nurse
M P Shah Hospital
12.2016
Resolution Insurance Medical Department- Care Manager
Resolution Insurance
02.2014 - 01.2016
MP Shah Hospital Maternity Department -Clinical Nurse
MP Shah Hospital
02.2013 - 01.2014
Nazareth Hospital Maternity Department_Clinical Nurse
Nazareth Hospital
08.2012 - 02.2013
NAZARETH HOSPITAL SURGICAL/MEDICAL WARD DEPARTMENT Clinical Nurse
NAZARETH HOSPITAL
05.2012
Charolynne Specialist (Obs/Gyn) Clinic, BuruBuru
01.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma - Nursing
Nazareth Medical College
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