Locum Nurse at Shalom Community Hospital Athi-River (2023-08 – Present)
Shalom Community Hospital Athi-river is a Level 4 private healthcare facility located in Athi River, Kenya. It primarily provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services to the surrounding community. The hospital has an estimated capacity of 24 beds and 1 newborn cot and offers a wide range of services, including general medical care, maternal and child health, emergency care, diagnostic laboratory services, radiology (ultrasound), HIV care, family planning, and dental services.
Shalom Community Hospital
Athi-River also supports public health programs and serves as a practical training site for healthcare trainees. The facility is fully licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs and recording medical histories.
- Administered prescribed medications and assisted in basic procedures under supervision.
- Performed essential nursing care such as wound dressing, catheter care, and hygiene maintenance.
- Observed and reported patient progress and clinical changes to senior nursing staff or physicians.
- Assisted in the admission, transfer, and discharge processes, including documentation and patient orientation.
- Maintained a clean and safe clinical environment by following infection prevention and control protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
- Educated patients and families on medication use, health practices, and discharge instructions.
- Participated in clinical handovers, ward rounds, and team briefings to support continuity of care.
- Engaged in continuous learning and mentorship to enhance clinical skills and professional development
- Management of upper and lower respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia, URTI)
- Treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, including diarrhea and gastritis
- Care of hypertensive and diabetic patients, including emergencies like hyperglycemia
- Handling of normal deliveries and minor obstetric emergencies such as perineal tears
- Antenatal and postnatal care, including PMTCT services for HIV-positive mothers
- Management of pediatric illnesses such as febrile seizures, malaria, and dehydration
- Treatment of urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted infections
- Minor surgical procedures such as wound suturing, abscess drainage, and foreign body removal
- Provision of family planning services, including IUCD and implant insertion/removal
- First aid and management of minor trauma cases, including cuts, sprains, and burns
Nursing Officer Intern at Mbagathi County Hospital (2023-07 – 2024-07)
Mbagathi County Hospital is a tertiary-level military referral hospital located in Nairobi, Kenya. It primarily provides healthcare services to public. The hospital has an estimated capacity of 300 beds and offers a range of services including medical, surgical, pediatric, emergency, radiology, and renal care. It also functions as a training center for various teaching institutions.
Mbagathi County
Hospital is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Department: ROTATIONAL NURSE.
Beds in Unit: 34.
Patient Ratio: 1:6-7.
- Deliver rapid, evidence-based emergency care to patients presenting with critical and life-threatening conditions in Kenya's largest national referral hospital.
- Perform triage assessments using standardized protocols (e.g., Emergency Severity Index) to prioritize patient care based on acuity, ensuring immediate intervention for unstable cases.
- Initiate and manage emergency interventions for patients with conditions such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, stroke, head injuries, burns, fractures, gastrointestinal bleeding, poisoning, obstetric emergencies, and trauma from road traffic accidents or assaults.
- Administer a wide range of emergency medications, IV infusions, nebulization, oxygen therapy, and monitor therapeutic responses closely.
- Assist in advanced life support procedures, including endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, chest tube insertion, central line placement, and wound closure.
- Operate and interpret results from emergency diagnostic equipment such as ECG machines, bedside ultrasound, glucometers, and pulse oximeters.
- Prepare patients for transfer to intensive care, surgical theatres, imaging, or ward units, ensuring comprehensive handovers using tools like SBAR.
- Provide pre- and post-resuscitation care, including stabilization of vital signs, pain management, wound care, and psychosocial support.
- Respond swiftly to mass casualty incidents and participate in hospital emergency drills and disaster response simulations.
- Collaborate with casualty officers, registrars, consultants, radiology, lab, pharmacy, and allied health teams to ensure integrated, multidisciplinary patient management.
- Trauma and Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) and Mass Casualty cases: polytrauma, open and closed fractures, head injuries, chest injuries, internal bleeding, maxillofacial injuries
- Neurological emergencies: seizures, stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), traumatic brain injury, altered mental status, meningitis
- Cardiovascular emergencies: acute coronary syndromes (MI), arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, hypertensive emergencies
- Respiratory distress cases: severe asthma exacerbation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups, pulmonary embolism, upper airway obstruction
- Burns and smoke inhalation injuries: thermal, electrical, and chemical burns requiring immediate resuscitation and stabilization
- Poisonings and toxicological emergencies: organophosphate poisoning, drug overdose, alcohol intoxication, envenomation
- Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies: ectopic pregnancy rupture, postpartum hemorrhage, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, incomplete abortion
- Gastrointestinal emergencies: acute abdomen (appendicitis, bowel obstruction, perforated ulcer), GI bleeding, pancreatitis
- Pediatric emergencies: febrile convulsions, respiratory infections, trauma, dehydration, neonatal sepsis
- Psychiatric and behavioral emergencies: acute agitation, suicide attempts, psychosis
First Aid Responder at RA International (2006-02 – 2007-09)
- Assess the scene for safety – Ensure the environment is safe for the responder and the victim before providing help.
- Perform primary assessment – Quickly check airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs).
- Call for emergency services – Alert professional medical services promptly when needed.
- Provide immediate life-saving care – Deliver CPR, control bleeding, or manage choking if necessary.
- Stabilize injuries – Apply bandages, splints, or immobilize injured areas to prevent further harm.
- Monitor vital signs – Observe and document the victim's condition (consciousness, breathing rate, pulse).
- Prevent condition from worsening – Protect the victim from further harm and avoid unnecessary movement.
- Provide emotional support – Offer reassurance to calm the victim and reduce anxiety.
- Hand over to medical personnel – Give a clear report to EMTs or hospital staff upon arrival.
- Document the incident – Record actions taken and the victim's response for legal or medical use.
- Cardiac arrest
- Severe bleeding and hemorrhage
- Fractures and dislocations
- Burns and scalds
- Choking
- Seizures (e.g., epilepsy)
- Fainting and unconsciousness
Nurse Assistant at Lez Medical Clinic (2005-02 – 2006-01)
- Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) – Help patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Mobility Support – Aid patients with walking, transferring from bed to chair, and repositioning to prevent bedsores.
- Monitoring Vital Signs – Measure and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate.
- Maintaining Hygiene – Ensure patients' personal hygiene and clean living environment by changing bed linens and managing soiled items.
- Reporting Changes – Observe and report any changes in patient condition or behavior to the supervising nurse.
- Providing Emotional Support – Offer companionship, listen to concerns, and promote a comforting presence.
- Assisting with Nutrition – Serve meals, monitor food intake, and assist patients who have difficulty feeding themselves.
- Collecting Specimens – Help collect urine, stool, or sputum samples as directed by the nurse.
- Maintaining Patient Safety – Ensure safety by using side rails, call bells, and proper lifting techniques.
- Supporting Rehabilitation – Encourage and assist with prescribed exercises or therapy activities under supervision.
- Uphold safety and infection control standards – Follow protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections and ensure a safe environment.
- Post-surgical care – Helping patients with mobility, hygiene, and comfort during recovery.
- Elderly care – Supporting patients with dementia, arthritis, or age-related weakness in nursing homes or home settings.
- Palliative care – Providing comfort, hygiene, and emotional support to terminally ill patients.
- Orthopedic care – Assisting patients with fractures, joint replacements, or casts in daily activities.
- Neurological conditions – Caring for patients with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or other motor impairments.
- Respiratory care support – Helping patients with oxygen therapy or assisting in maintaining airway clearance.
- Infectious illness isolation – Supporting hygiene and infection control measures for patients with UTIs, skin infections, or respiratory illnesses.
- Rehabilitation support – Assisting patients undergoing physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
- Pediatric or special needs care – Supporting children or individuals with developmental or physical disabilities in daily routines.
Nurse Assistant at St Pius Dispensary (2004-02 – 2005-01)
- Bedridden patient care
- Post-surgical recovery support
- Elderly care and dementia assistance
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Orthopedic conditions (e.g., fractures, joint replacements)
- Rehabilitation support (e.g., physiotherapy assistance)
- Neurological impairments (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's)
- Pediatric and special needs care
- Respiratory support (e.g., oxygen therapy assistance)
- Infection control and isolation care
- Asthma attacks and breathing difficulties
- Poisoning or overdose
- Shock and allergic reactions (anaphylaxis
