Florence Gatitia

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Acuity International

Nairobi, Nairobi AreaMember since February 25, 2026

Critical ThinkingCommunicationTeamwork

About

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Acuity International, excelling in critical thinking and teamwork. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in emergency response and administering medications, ensuring swift interventions for optimal patient safety and satisfaction.

Experience

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, ER NURSE - Acuity International - Balad, Iraq

(2022-06 - 2026-03)

Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies.
Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
Monitored all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Recorded patients' medical information and monitors.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.
Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs.
Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support.
Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions.
Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
Readied rooms, supplies and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.
Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
Planned and delivered professional nursing care in ambulatory settings in compliance with physician orders and established policies.
Prepared patient records documenting treatments delivered and medications administered.
Prepared and properly transferred patients to and from ambulances.
Utilized BLS and ALS training to evaluate patient condition and provide targeted treatment.
Adhered to strict HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality in data and patient matters.

Emergency Room Nurse and Ward Nurse - AMI HEALTH LLC - Somalia

(2020-05 - 2022-05)

Monitored patient vital signs and alerted physicians to changes and concerns.
Triaged injuries and illnesses to appropriate department zones and activated rapid response or trauma teams.
Documented nursing care, response to therapy and treatments in patient record to meet standards.
Adhered to hospital privacy policies and HIPPA regulations.
Delivered direct patient care, evaluated outcomes and consulted with other specialists to adjust nursing process and enhance patient care.
Monitored and interpreted vital signs, laboratory results and diagnostic tests to assess patient status and make appropriate interventions.
Administered medications, performed treatments and assisted with procedures in accordance with established protocols.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery/Neonatal Unit Nurse - AFRICANHOPE MOTHER AND CHILD CENTRE - Nairobi, Kenya

(2018-03 - 2020-06)

Advised women on optimal health and wellness choices for healthy pregnancies.
Supported women during labor to aid in deliveries, including helping with comfort measures and positions for best results.
Evaluated fetal health during pregnancy and labor to spot serious concerns requiring advanced interventions.
Monitored post-natal women for signs of depression or psychosis and coordinated responses.
Checked women after delivery to determine needs for common or complex medical interventions.
Assessed newborn health using standard APGAR scoring.
Taught new mothers proper feeding techniques for newborns.
Identified and treated gestational diabetes and other pregnancy-related conditions that could affect maternal or fetal health.
Assessed and cared for newborns at birth with regular evaluations and emergency resuscitation.
Managed post-partum health assessments for both mothers and babies.
Fed pre-terms, taught mothers on EBM and dietary modifications.
Initiated referrals and transfer-in of neonates.

Medical Surgical Nurse - AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, NAIROBI - Nairobi, Kenya

(2017-10 - 2018-05)

Liaised with physician to perform accurate and timely treatments.
Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.
Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.
Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support.
Administered medications, performed treatments and assisted with procedures in accordance with established protocols.
Delivers high level of individualized care with appropriate age to specific patient populations.

Emergency Room Nurse - NAIROBI WOMENS HOSPITAL - Nairobi, Kenya

(2017-01 - 2017-10)

Responsible for maintaining care standards in the emergency room.
Assist with checking in patients, doing triage work for doctors and generating initial insurance paperwork.
Maintain contact with laboratory personnel to report any initial lab findings back to the ER doctors.
Make arrangements for patients that are deemed to need care requiring them to be admitted to the hospital for one night or longer.
Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Monitored students for signs of trauma, abuse and neglect.
Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.
Confirmed accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident.
Administered job knowledge assessments and competency testing for certification-level training.
Transported patients to and from different departments.
Took and recorded patients' vital signs, performed EKG and stat medication administration.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
Remained aware of patient needs to respond quickly to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Evaluated and stabilized patients by managing varying acuity and conditions, from minor and non-urgent to critical and emergent.
Collaborated with physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes.
Delivers high level of individualized care with appropriate age to specific patient populations.

Staff Registered Nurse - Odilias Medical Clinic - Nairobi, Kenya

(2016-06 - 2016-12)

Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Promoted quality patient care by providing guidance and training on organizational practices and policies for new nurses.
Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Assess characteristics of patients' pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures.
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Remained aware of patient needs to respond quickly to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Evaluated and stabilized patients by managing varying acuity and conditions, from minor and non-urgent to critical and emergent.
Collaborated with physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes.
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.

Intern Nurse - MINISTRY OF HEALTH, KENYA - Nairobi, Kenya

(2015-04 - 2016-05)

Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers, or medical technicians.
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements providing pre- and post-operation care monitoring and administering medication and intravenous infusions taking patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures.
Identify patients' care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them.
Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
Resolve or report on patients' needs or problems.
Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine diagnostic checks (monitor pulse, blood pressure and temperature, provide drugs and injections etc).
Monitor and record patient's condition and document provided care services.
Follow care regulations and standards.
Work within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team.

Nurse Locum - KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL - Kenya

(2014-06 - 2015-04)

Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Assisted patients with personal needs such as grooming, bathing and meals.
Worked alongside senior nursing team members to complete basic and intermediate procedures such as wound dressing, cannulation, medication administration e.t.c.
Helped RNs coordinate discharge or transfer procedures.
Transported patients, specimens and supplies to assist unit staff.
Adhered to strict HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality in data and patient matters.