Lawrence Mathuva

To obtain a position in an organization where I would put my full potential and innovative ideas which will grant more valuable growth to the health care sector. Be a leading role model in an institution of good reputation. Mentorship of junior Nurses and students.

Impacting career knowledge to the Nursing students. Promote health by educating basic health related behaviors to patients that I interact with. Become an internationally recognized Nurse through winning awards for my best practice and achievement in the field of Nursing.

Nurse Educator at Kapsowar Mission Hospital Medical Training College (2022-01 – Present)

• Plan, organize, and deliver classroom, skills laboratory, and clinical teaching for nursing and allied health students.
• Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment tools in accordance with the curriculum.
• Evaluate students through continuous assessments, practical examinations, and end-of-course examinations.
• Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements to ensure safe and competent practice.
• Coordinate departmental activities, including academic schedules, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide academic guidance, counseling, and mentorship to students.
• Participate in curriculum review, implementation, and continuous quality assurance processes.
• Prepare examination papers, mark assessments, and maintain accurate student academic records.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical preceptors, and hospital staff to enhance students' clinical learning experiences.
• Conduct and promote research, evidence-based practice, and scholarly activities within the department.
• Organize departmental meetings, prepare reports, and monitor departmental performance.
• Participate in student admissions, orientation, and academic advising.
• Ensure compliance with the standards and regulations of the relevant training and professional regulatory bodies.
• Participate in community outreach programs, professional development activities, and institutional committees

Intern Nurse at Kitui County Referral Hospital (2020-10 – 2021-10)

Medical-Surgical Ward with 50 bed capacity. Nurse-patient ratio 1:4. Areas of internship experience included: Maternity, MCH, Theatre, Medical surgical, gynecology, Renal unit, New born unit, mental health, ICU, community health nursing, teaching practice, Youth friendly services, pediatric care, OPD and public health nursing.

• Provided holistic care by creating risk identification and assessment of an individual throughout the lifespan
• Performed comprehensive physical exam examination within various settings
• Assessed, formulated, planned and implemented evidence-based nursing care for patient.
• Created and maintained a safety nursing care environment for patients
• Carried out patient audits to improve clients' care.
• Collaborated and maintained effective working relationship among inter-disciplinary teams to support patient and their families.
• Carried out therapeutic communication with the patient
• Conducted community health risk assessment and providing outcome-based interventions
• Documented interventions and nursing outcomes
• Participated in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures
• Diagnosed common health conditions and recommended necessary interventions

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – EGERTON UNIVERSITY (2015 – 2020)

Certificate in KCSE – SYANTHI (2010 – 2014)

Certificate in KCPE – TALA S.A PRIMARY SCHOOL (2000 – 2009)