David Abuya

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience providing individualized patient care. I am committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counselling, consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service while remaining calm under pressure to skilfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I am passionate about increasing and enhancing productivity and client satisfaction through streamlining safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Registered Nursing Officer – Maternity and Medical Department - Jacaranda Maternity Hospital

(2022-01)

• Providing clinical support during emergencies including resuscitation, admission, discharge or referral to the appropriate consultants and units.
• Ensuring timely availability of required support services in the process of treating patients, particularly when referred to other specialists.
• Reviewing post-operative orders and continuously monitoring patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Observing and complying with infection control, environmental health and occupational safety measures and regulations (OSH).
• Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Providing exceptional care to high-acute patients with rapidly changing conditions and/or needing complex care such as airway management, catheter insertion, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Evaluating healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connecting them to optimal providers and care.

Registered Nursing Officer – Maternity & Medical Surgical Department - Christamarine Mission Hospital

(2018-10 - 2021-12)

• Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
• Conducted examinations to determine fetal station and cervical dilation.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing and breastfeeding.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
• Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Lecturer - RAM Medical Training College

(2016-05 - 2016-07)

Registered Nursing Officer (Locum Basis) as a Nursing Officer under HIV.AIDS Project - USAID Afya Ziwan

(2019-10 - 2019-12)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing and Public Health - Pwani University - Kilifi (2012-01 - 2015-09)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Nyakongo High School (2006-01 - 2010-11)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Gesima Primary School (1998-01 - 2006-11)