Sharon Cheptoo

Registered Community Health Nurse with 5 years experience working in diverse healthcare settings including public, private and mission hospitals. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, infection control, emergency response and delivering patient care. Demonstrate strong teamwork, professionalism, and ability to thrive in fast paced environment.

Experience in delivering quality and compassionate healthcare services to individuals and communities, with a strong focus on disease prevention, health education, and patient-centered care. Aim to contribute to improving maternal and child health outcomes, promoting healthy lifestyles, and strengthening community health systems through effective outreach, clinical care, and collaboration with stakeholders.

General Nurse at Sitoi estate (Eastern Produce Kenya) (2024-01 – Present)

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to mothers to ensure safe pregnancy, delivery, and recovery
• Conduct skilled deliveries, monitor labor progression, and manage obstetric emergencies within the hospital
• Administer immunizations and monitor the growth and development of infants and children
• Offer family planning services and counseling to individuals and couples
• Provide health education on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, childcare, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Conduct routine screening for high-risk pregnancies and refer complicated cases for specialized care
• Support and guide mothers on newborn care, exclusive breastfeeding, and immunization schedules
• Assist in prevention and management of common childhood illnesses
• Maintain accurate patient records, maternity registers, and prepare periodic reports for hospital management

Mentality Nurse (MCH) at Kapchorua Dispensary (2023-10 – 2023-12)

• Provide nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assess, monitor, and record patients' vital signs, growth, and development
• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, and treatments safely
• Assist pediatricians during examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries
• Offer health education and counseling to parents/guardians on child nutrition, hygiene, immunization, and preventive care
• Monitor for signs of illness, infection, or developmental delays and promptly report to the physician
• Provide emotional support to children and families during hospitalization or treatment
• Manage pediatric emergencies, provide first aid, and stabilize patients before referral if necessary
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Promote child-friendly environments to reduce anxiety and encourage recovery
• Participate in health outreach programs, such as immunization campaigns and school health services

Pediatric Unit / Maternity Care Nurse at BETHESDA HOSPITAL (2022-01 – 2023-10)

• Provide comprehensive care to mothers during antenatal, labor, delivery, and postnatal periods
• Monitor the progress of labor, assist in safe deliveries, and manage obstetric emergencies
• Educate and support mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, nutrition, and family planning
• Administer prescribed medications, injections, and IV fluids during maternity care
• Conduct routine maternal and fetal assessments, including vital signs and fetal heart monitoring
• Provide emotional support and counseling to mothers and families before, during, and after childbirth
• Monitor and care for newborns immediately after delivery, including resuscitation when required
• Ensure infection prevention, hygiene, and safety standards in maternity wards and delivery rooms
• Assist doctors and midwives in procedures such as cesarean sections and postnatal reviews
• Maintain accurate patient records, maternity registers, and reports
• Participate in health education, antenatal clinics, and outreach programs to promote maternal and child health
• Uphold patient confidentiality, dignity, and professional ethics in all care practices
• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
• Plan, organize, and coordinate nursing services within the hospital or assigned unit
• Assess patients, develop nursing care plans, and ensure timely implementation of treatment
• Supervise and evaluate junior nurses, midwives, and support staff
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, professional ethics, and infection prevention standards
• Conduct ward rounds with physicians and ensure patients receive appropriate care
• Monitor and maintain adequate medical supplies, equipment, and staffing levels
• Prepare and submit nursing service reports to hospital management
• Participate in training, mentorship, and continuous professional development of nursing staff
• Handle patient complaints, provide counseling, and ensure patient safety and satisfaction
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote multidisciplinary care

Nurse Officer (Volunteer) at Nandi Hills Hospital (2021-01 – 2021-10)

• Ensure infection prevention, hygiene, and safety standards in maternity wards and delivery rooms
• Assist doctors and midwives in procedures such as cesarean sections and postnatal reviews
• Maintain accurate patient records, maternity registers, and reports
• Participate in health education, antenatal clinics, and outreach programs to promote maternal and child health
• Uphold patient confidentiality, dignity, and professional ethics in all care practices
• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
• Plan, organize, and coordinate nursing services within the hospital or assigned unit
• Assess patients, develop nursing care plans, and ensure timely implementation of treatment
• Supervise and evaluate junior nurses, midwives, and support staff
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, professional ethics, and infection prevention standards
• Conduct ward rounds with physicians and ensure patients receive appropriate care
• Monitor and maintain adequate medical supplies, equipment, and staffing levels
• Prepare and submit nursing service reports to hospital management
• Participate in training, mentorship, and continuous professional development of nursing staff
• Handle patient complaints, provide counseling, and ensure patient safety and satisfaction
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to promote multidisciplinary care

Diploma in Community Health Nursing – KMTC Mosoriot Campus (2017 – 2021)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – AIC Sochoi Girls Secondary (2012 – 2015)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Soiyet Primary School (2000 – 2011)