Ibrahim Haji

A dedicated Kenyan Registered Nurse with over 11 years of progressive experience in critical care nursing, emergency care, medical-surgical nursing, referral coordination, healthcare quality assurance, and patient safety improvement. Currently serving as an Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Garissa County Referral Hospital with extensive experience managing critically ill patients, implementing clinical standards, ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols, and supporting multidisciplinary healthcare delivery. Experienced in clinical governance, regulatory compliance, quality improvement initiatives, healthcare documentation, stakeholder engagement, mentorship, and implementation of evidence-based nursing practice.

Passionate about strengthening nursing standards and contributing to quality healthcare regulation in Kenya.

ICU Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Garissa County Referral Hospital - Garissa, Kenya

(2020-01)

Provide specialised nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced interventions.

• Manage patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Administer and monitor vasoactive medications according to prescribed protocols
• Manage patients with invasive monitoring devices including arterial lines and central venous lines
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and recognise early signs of deterioration
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical practice standards
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in accordance with professional nursing requirements
• Participate in quality improvement activities, clinical reviews, and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient management
• Provide health education and support discharge planning for patients and families
• Mentor nursing students and junior healthcare workers during clinical practice
• Successfully managed high-acuity ICU patients with complex medical and surgical conditions in a resource-limited setting
• Contributed to improved patient outcomes through early recognition of deterioration and timely escalation
• Supported implementation of safe clinical practices and adherence to ICU standards
• Developed strong teamwork and coordination within multidisciplinary care teams

Referral Coordinator – Quality Assurance & Patient Referral Services - Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) – Garissa Referral Centre - Garissa, Kenya

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Coordinated emergency and elective referrals from Dadaab refugee operation facilities and other referring units to Garissa County Referral Hospital and higher-level referral facilities.

• Ensured timely access to specialised healthcare services through effective coordination with clinicians, referral hospitals, humanitarian partners, and county health stakeholders
• Reviewed referral documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with referral procedures
• Maintained quality assurance of referral processes through patient tracking, documentation review, reporting, and follow-up
• Coordinated patient movement, investigations, specialist appointments, admissions, and discharge planning
• Liaised with specialists and receiving facilities regarding patient conditions, investigations, and treatment plans
• Maintained referral databases and prepared reports to support programme monitoring and decision-making
• Supported implementation of healthcare standards, policies, and procedures within the referral programme
• Participated in quality improvement activities, clinical governance processes, and patient safety initiatives
• Provided guidance to healthcare workers on referral documentation and coordination procedures
• Worked collaboratively with humanitarian organisations, county health teams, ambulance services, and referral facilities
• Successfully coordinated numerous emergency and elective referrals requiring specialised medical and surgical care
• Strengthened referral linkages between Dadaab health facilities, Kenya Red Cross Society, Garissa County Referral Hospital, and national referral centres
• Improved referral documentation quality, communication, and continuity of patient care
• Supported efficient utilisation of healthcare resources through effective referral coordination
• Demonstrated leadership in healthcare coordination, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement

Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical Department - Kenya Red Cross Society – Ifo Refugee Camp Health Facility - Ifo Refugee Camp, Kenya

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and developed appropriate nursing care plans
• Administered medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical guidelines
• Provided emergency nursing care and patient stabilisation
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Educated patients and families on disease management and preventive health practices
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care
• Participated in quality improvement activities and infection prevention practices

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) - Nursing - Umma University (2024-05)

Higher National Diploma - Critical Care Nursing - Kenya Medical Training College – Thika Campus (2019 - 2021)

Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - Kenya Medical Training College (2012 - 2015)