Tonny Kiptoo

A highly motivated, disciplined, and compassionate Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with 2+ years of progressive clinical experience spanning oncology, community health, emergency care, and clinical research. Currently serving as a Clinical Nurse and Study Nurse at the International Cancer Institute (ICI), Eldoret — one of East Africa's leading oncology and research centres — where I deliver evidence-based bedside care to cancer patients while concurrently supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials in adherence to ICH-GCP standards. Skilled in chemotherapy administration, oncology symptom management, patient assessment, informed consent, adverse event monitoring, and clinical documentation.

Recognized for exceptional patient empathy, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to continuous professional growth through evidence-based practice, mentorship, and active engagement with emerging developments in nursing and clinical research.

Clinical Nurse & Study Nurse — Oncology Unit - International Cancer Institute (ICI) - Eldoret, Kenya

(2024-01)

ICI is a specialist cancer centre providing multidisciplinary oncology care, clinical trials, and research. As a dual-role nurse, I deliver direct patient care while simultaneously supporting clinical research protocols.

• Deliver comprehensive, individualized bedside nursing care to oncology patients across all cancer types including breast, cervical, prostate, haematological malignancies, and solid tumours.
• Conduct systematic nursing assessments including physical examination, vital sign monitoring, pain scoring (NRS/VAS), and ECOG performance status evaluation at every visit and admission.
• Administer chemotherapy agents (including cytotoxic IV infusions, oral regimens, and targeted therapies) safely in accordance with oncology protocols, NCK guidelines, and institutional SOPs — including pre-medication, hydration, and post-infusion monitoring.
• Manage oncology-related complications and treatment side effects: neutropenic fever, nausea/vomiting (CINV), mucositis, peripheral neuropathy, alopecia, extravasation injuries, and tumour lysis syndrome.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans aligned with medical prescriptions and patient goals; revise plans in response to clinical changes.
• Insert and manage central venous access devices (CVADs), PICC lines, and peripheral IV lines; ensure aseptic technique and infection prevention throughout.
• Provide holistic psychosocial and emotional support to cancer patients and families — addressing fears, grief, coping strategies, treatment expectations, and end-of-life concerns in collaboration with oncology counsellors.
• Administer blood and blood products; monitor for transfusion reactions and document outcomes.
• Offer structured health education on disease understanding, medication adherence, nutrition during chemotherapy, self-care at home, and when to seek emergency review.
• Ensure strict adherence to IPC measures: hand hygiene, PPE use, aseptic technique, cytotoxic waste disposal, and isolation protocols for immunocompromised patients.
• Participate actively in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, clinical audits, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous nursing records and electronic documentation in line with NCK and institutional standards.
• Support the conduct of clinical research studies (Oncology & Sickle Cell Disease) within an ICH-GCP compliant framework, ensuring participant welfare and ethical conduct at all times.
• Conduct participant eligibility screening, pre-enrollment assessments, and ICH-E6(R2)-compliant informed consent processes — explaining study procedures, risks, and rights in patient-friendly language.
• Collect, record, and verify clinical research data accurately in Case Report Forms (CRFs) and source documents; collaborate with data managers for query resolution.
• Monitor study participants for adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs); escalate findings promptly to the Principal Investigator and ensure timely reporting in compliance with protocol requirements.
• Assist with investigational product (IP) accountability, temperature-monitored storage, dispensing records, and reconciliation.
• Support regulatory binder maintenance, TMF organisation, and preparation of documentation for sponsor monitoring visits (SMVs) and IRB reviews.
• Participate in ongoing GCP training, site initiation visits, and investigator meetings to ensure protocol adherence and continuous research competence.

Volunteer Nurse - Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) - Kisumu, Kenya

(2023-07 - 2023-12)

JOOTRH is one of Kenya's largest public referral hospitals, providing complex tertiary-level care across a full spectrum of specialties. Gained broad clinical exposure across high-acuity wards.

• Delivered inpatient and outpatient nursing care across Medical, Surgical, Paediatric, and Maternity wards — managing diverse patient caseloads under the supervision of senior nurses.
• Conducted patient triage, admissions, and discharge planning; ensured smooth patient flow and handover documentation at shift changes.
• Administered prescribed medications (oral, IM, IV, SC), IV fluids, and blood products; maintained accurate drug administration records and observed patients for adverse reactions.
• Performed essential nursing procedures: wound dressing (clean and infected), urinary catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, IV cannulation, specimen collection, and suturing assistance.
• Supported the Maternity and MCH Unit in antenatal care (ANC), normal deliveries, postpartum care, neonatal assessment, immunizations, and family planning counselling.
• Assisted in emergency resuscitation (CPR), management of trauma, burns, and obstetric emergencies; participated in stabilization of critically ill patients prior to transfer.
• Monitored and documented patient progress — vital signs, fluid balance, wound healing, and treatment response — reporting abnormalities promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Provided culturally sensitive health education and counselling to patients and families on disease management, medication compliance, hygiene, nutrition, and home-based care.
• Adhered rigorously to IPC protocols including standard precautions, hand hygiene, medical waste segregation, sterilization, and use of PPE at all times.
• Participated in ward mortality audits, ward meetings, and continuous nursing education sessions; engaged with CPD activities to strengthen clinical competence.
• Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams — doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, social workers — to deliver holistic, patient-centred care.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) (2025-01)

Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) - Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) (2020-01 - 2023-01)