Jecinta Wanjiku

Clinical Officer (Anaesthesia)

KikuyuMember since June 10, 2023

General and regional anaesthesiaAirway managementMechanical ventilationCritical care and ICU supportEmergency and trauma managementPain managementPatient safetyInfection prevention and controlClinical documentationTeamwork and communicationPreoperative assessment and optimisationAirway assessment and managementEndotracheal intubationSpinal anaesthesiaIntraoperative monitoringICU patient managementPostoperative recovery and pain managementEmergency resuscitationSafe administration of anaesthetic drugsStrong clinical judgmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsCompassionate and patient-centredAble to work effectively under pressureEthical and professionalCommitted to continuous learning

About

Dedicated and highly motivated Clinical Officer (Anaesthesia) with a Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine (Anaesthesia) and over five years of clinical experience as a Clinical Officer. Experienced in providing safe perioperative anaesthesia care, preoperative assessment, airway management, intraoperative monitoring, postoperative recovery, emergency care, and intensive care support. Passionate about patient safety, evidence-based practice, teamwork, and continuous professional development.

Experience

Locum Clinical Officer - Wangige Level 4 Hospital

(2021 - 2026)

Assessed, diagnosed, and managed medical and surgical patients.
Provided outpatient, inpatient, and emergency medical care.
Performed minor surgical procedures and emergency interventions.
Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation.
Promoted preventive healthcare and patient education.

Clinical Officer Intern - Murang'a Level 5 Hospital

(2018 - 2019)

Rotated through Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Accident & Emergency, and Outpatient departments.
Managed patients under supervision.
Participated in emergency care and ward management.
Assisted in minor surgical procedures.