Alpha Githendu

Dedicated and licensed Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Certified First Aid

Responder by the Kenya Red Cross, with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical, maternity, outpatient, and perioperative nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, health education, and clinical documentation. Recognized for excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Committed to continuous professional development and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based and compassionate nursing practice.

Registered Nurse at RFH Healthcare Ruai Family Hospital (2025-08 – Present)

Working in maternity, theatre, medical-surgical, and outpatient departments at a 40+ bed capacity facility.

• Providing prenatal and postnatal care to ensure the health and wellbeing of mothers and newborns
• Monitoring labor and conducting delivery procedures, ensuring safe practices
• Assisting with delivery procedures and post-delivery care
• Prepare the operating theatre and necessary surgical instruments ensuring they function properly
• Maintain strict aseptic and sterile techniques and assisting the surgeon and other members of the surgical team
• Perform comprehensive physical and health assessment developing individualized nursing care plans
• Administer prescribed medications safely monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions
• Teach patients and families about illnesses, treatments, medications, and lifestyle changes
• Performing wound care, dressing changes, and specimen collection maintain infection prevention and control standards to ensure patient safety
• Responded promptly to medical emergencies and changes in patient condition while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide quality patient care

Community Volunteer Nurse at Laikipia County Ministry of Health - Ndindika Sub-County Hospital (2025-02 – 2025-06)

Providing maternity, MCH, and outpatient services in a sub-county hospital setting.

• Providing prenatal and postnatal care to ensure the health and wellbeing of mothers and newborns
• Providing immediate care for newborns post-delivery
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and assist in referrals or escalation of care when needed
• Educate caregivers on child health, nutrition, hygiene, and developmental milestones
• Promoting maternal and child health services and family planning
• Conducting health screenings and immunizations according to KEPI
• Monitoring labor and conducting delivery procedures, ensuring safe practices
• Assisting with delivery procedures and post-delivery care
• Monitoring vital signs and assessing newborn health
• Care for children with infections, respiratory issues, or chronic diseases
• Administering treatments and medications as prescribed
• Coordinating health education sessions to promote awareness about health issues
• Conducting health screenings and immunizations sessions in the community
• Collecting and analyzing data to monitor public health trends

Student Placement - Clinical Experience at Kenya Red Cross Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Mwala Level 4 Hospital (2024-10 – 2024-12)

Clinical placement in OPD, DPHN, and MCH departments.

• Conducting home visits to provide primary health care services
• Coordinating health education sessions to promote awareness about health issues
• Collaborating with public health teams to track and manage outbreaks
• Promoting maternal and child health services and family planning

Student Placement - Clinical Experience at Kenya Red Cross Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital (2024-08 – 2024-10)

Clinical placement in ICU and Renal Department.

• Administration of medications to patients and assisting in patient feeding procedure in intensive care unit
• Providing emotional support to patients in the unit and their families
• Performing dialysis procedure ensuring safe procedure
• Monitoring of patient undergoing dialysis tending to their needs
• Health education to patients undergoing dialysis on lifestyle modification

Student Placement - Clinical Experience at Kenya Red Cross Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Nanyuki Teaching and Referral Hospital (2024-03 – 2024-08)

Clinical placement in Maternity, NBU, and Paediatrics departments.

• Assisting with labor and delivery procedures, ensuring safe practices
• Monitoring labor progression and ensuring safety for mother and child
• Assisting with delivery procedures and post-delivery care
• Providing emotional support to mothers during labor
• Educating mothers on postpartum care and newborn health
• Perform initial newborn assessments Apgar scoring, vitals, reflexes
• Operate and monitor medical equipment (e.g., incubators, CPAP, phototherapy units)
• Provide specialized care for preterm or low-birth-weight babies
• Support bonding between baby and parents (kangaroo care, breastfeeding support)

Student Placement - Clinical Experience at Kenya Red Cross Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Port Reitz District Hospital (2023-11 – 2023-12)

Clinical placement in Psychiatry Ward.

• Assisting in the management and treatment of patients with mental health conditions
• Providing emotional support and counseling to patients and their families
• Monitoring patient behavior and progress under the supervision of mental health specialists
• Participating in therapeutic activities and group therapy sessions
• Educating patients and families on managing psychiatric conditions

Student Placement - Clinical Experience at Kenya Red Cross Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Naivasha Level 5 Hospital (2023-03 – 2023-08)

Clinical placement in General Wards.

• Preparing patients for surgical procedures and ensuring comfort
• Monitoring vital signs and post-operative recovery
• Assisting with wound care and dressing changes
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Assisting in medical procedures and patient examinations
• Caring for infants, children, and adolescents with various medical conditions
• Administering prescribed medications and vaccines
• Supporting the emotional well-being of young patients and their families

Diploma in Community Health Nursing – Kenya Medical Training College Murang'a (KMTC) (2022-03 – 2025-03)

Certificate in Basic First Aid Respondent – Kenya Red Cross Training Institute

KCSE in General Education – Jomo Kenyatta Boys High School (2017 – 2021)

KCPE in Primary Education – Ol-jororok Boarding Primary (2009 – 2016)

Certificate in Computer Packages – JAANN Computer Trainers & Cyber Services (2021-05 – 2021-06)