Marion Achieng

Nursing Professional

Talent

KiambuMember since July 6, 2026

Patient care and monitoringBasic clinical procedures and nursing careInfection prevention and controlFirst aid and emergency responseGood communication and patient interaction skillsTime management and ability to prioritize tasksRecord keeping and report writingTeamwork in healthcare settingsBasic computer skillsMS WordRecord systems

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Patient care and monitoringBasic clinical procedures and nursing careInfection prevention and controlFirst aid and emergency responseGood communication and patient interaction skills

About

A compassionate and dedicated nursing professional committed to providing quality patient-centered care. Seeking to contribute my knowledge and clinical skills to improve patient outcomes while growing professionally in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Experience

Nursing Attachment at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (2023-03 – 2025-03)

2 years attachment in medical and surgical ward

Assessing and monitoring patients' conditions
Administering medications and treatments
Providing wound care and dressing changes
Assisting with mobility and daily activities
Educating patients and families on care plans
Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals
Documenting patient progress and concerns

MCH/FP Rotation Nurse at MVITA HEALTHCARE CENTER (2023-06 – 2023-08)

8 weeks rotation covering Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning services

Immunization of infants
Growth monitoring
Antenatal Care (ANC): Health assessment, Take history, vital signs, weight, height, BMI, BP, check for edema, pallor
Screening: Do urinalysis, hemoglobin, HIV, syphilis, blood group, malaria RDT per guidelines
Health education: Counsel on nutrition, danger signs in pregnancy, birth preparedness, malaria & anemia prevention
Supplementation: Issue iron/folate, IPTp for malaria, deworming
Tetanus immunization: Give TT/Td as per schedule
Documentation: Update ANC register, mother-child booklet, and EMRs
Postnatal Care (PNC): Assess mother and baby, counsel on hygiene, nutrition, danger signs
Administer Vitamin A to mother within 6 weeks postpartum per policy
Child Welfare Clinic (CWC): Growth monitoring, Immunization, Developmental assessment, Treatment of minor illnesses per IMCI guidelines
Family Planning Services: Counseling using GATHER or REDI approach, Method provision, Follow-up, Dual protection, Documentation

Labour Ward and Gynecological Ward Nurse at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital

Rotation covering labour ward and gynecological ward management

Labour Ward: Admit & assess history, vitals, VE, FHR, determine stage of labor
Monitor labour using partograph, check FHR every 30 minutes, contractions, maternal vitals
Conduct normal delivery, episiotomy, AMTSL to prevent PPH
Newborn care: APGAR, resuscitation, cord care, initiate breastfeeding, vitamin K
Postpartum monitoring: Check uterus, lochia, BP/Pulse for 2 hours to detect PPH
Emergency care: Manage PPH, fetal distress, shoulder dystocia, prepare for C/S
Documentation: Complete partograph, delivery register, mother-child booklet
Gynaecology Ward: Nursing care for abortion, ectopic, PID, fibroids, cancers
Pre/Post-operative care: For D&C, MVA, TAH, myomectomy - vitals, wound care, catheter care
Assist procedures: Pap smear, VIA/VILI, IUCD insertion, endometrial biopsy
Abortion care: MVA, post-abortion counseling, FP provision
Medication: Give antibiotics, analgesics, oxytocics, chemo if trained
Health education: Counsel on FP, cancer screening, STI prevention, hygiene
Records & IPC: Maintain charts, ensure asepsis, sterilize instruments, waste disposal

Theatre and NBU Unit Nurse at Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital

Rotations in Theatre and Newborn Unit (NBU)

Theatre Nurse Pre-op: Check consent, vitals, NPO, prep theatre & instruments
Scrub role: Maintain sterility, pass instruments, swab/needle count
Circulating role: Documentation, specimens, assist anesthetist, safety checklist
Post-op: Handover to recovery, clean/sterilize instruments
NBU Nurse Admit: Assess APGAR, weight, danger signs - distress, hypothermia, sepsis
Basic care: Thermoregulation, KMC, feeding EBM/NGT, cord care
Monitoring: Vitals - HR, RR, temp, SpO2, RBS, weight
Treatment: Oxygen/CPAP, phototherapy, IV antibiotics, suctioning
Support: Teach mom breastfeeding, KMC, danger signs

Pediatrics Ward Nurse at Malindi General Hospital (2024-01 – 2024-04)

3 months attachment in pediatrics ward management