Vincent Mutwiri

I am a dedicated nursing professional with a strong work ethic and compassionate nature. My commitment to patient care is evident through my experience in internships and pre-internship. I have a solid foundation of nursing knowledge and skills, which I apply to provide excellent client service and patient care. I am proficient in creating and using nursing care plans and have gained valuable insights into diagnosing and managing patients.

Medical Surgical Nurse at Thika Level 5 Hospital (2022-03 – 2022-12)

Hospital Bed Capacity: 400 Beds | Department: Medical Surgical Ward (45 Beds) | Nurse–Patient Ratio: 1:6

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing care.
• Assisting physicians in performing various procedures and treatments.
• Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting significant changes.
• Administering medications and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Providing preoperative and postoperative care to surgical patients.
• Ensuring adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
• Promoting patient education and counseling for better health outcomes.

Intern Nurse at Mathari National Teaching & Referral Hospital (2023-07 – 2023-12)

Hospital Bed Capacity: 450 Beds | Department: Psychiatric Ward (60 Beds) | Nurse–Patient Ratio: 1:6

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Assisting physicians during procedures and treatments.
• Monitoring cardiac and physical status of patients.
• Assisting in emergency nursing procedures and performing CPR.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Providing patient and family education on care and recovery.
• Adhering to infection control practices and maintaining professionalism.

Medical-Surgical Nurse / Nursing Officer Intern at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital (2024-09 – Present)

Hospital Bed Capacity: 460 Beds | Department: Medical-Surgical Ward (48 Beds) | Nurse–Patient Ratio: 1:12

• Assessing, planning, implementing nursing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
• Assisting physicians during procedures and treatments.
• Monitoring cardiac and physical status of patients.
• Assisting in emergency nursing procedures and performing CPR.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team for coordinated care.
• Providing patient and family education on care and recovery.
• Adhering to infection control practices and maintaining professionalism.

Vaccinator and Statistics Manager at Kiambu Subcounty Health Services (2024-11 – 2024-11)

Polio campaign administration in Kiambu subcounty as vaccinator and statistics manager

• Administered polio vaccines to eligible children according to national guidelines.
• Ensured proper storage and handling of vaccines to maintain potency.
• Monitored children for immediate adverse reactions post-vaccination and followed safety protocols.
• Educated caregivers and community members on the importance of polio vaccination.
• Addressed vaccine hesitancy and answered questions to encourage participation.
• Collaborated with local health workers and community leaders to improve coverage.
• Collected, recorded, and managed vaccination statistics daily.
• Maintained accurate logs of children vaccinated, including age and location.
• Prepared reports for subcounty health authorities and campaign supervisors.
• Conducted field checks to ensure all households were reached.
• Verified the accuracy of data submitted by vaccination teams.
• Identified gaps in coverage and recommended follow-up strategies.
• Assisted in scheduling and deploying vaccination teams efficiently.
• Provided guidance and support to junior vaccinators and volunteers.
• Participated in daily briefings and debriefings to improve campaign operations.

Nursing Officer at MCH-FP-Tinganga level 2 (2025-09 – 2025-11)

Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning services at level 2 health facility

• Provide basic antenatal care (ANC) services to pregnant women.
• Monitor maternal and child growth and development (child immunizations, nutrition assessments).
• Educate mothers on safe pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care practices.
• Identify and refer high-risk pregnancies to higher-level health facilities.
• Support postnatal care, including breastfeeding counseling and maternal health follow-ups.
• Counsel clients on available contraceptive methods.
• Administer short-term contraceptives (e.g., pills, injectables, condoms).
• Monitor clients using family planning methods and provide follow-up care.
• Maintain records of family planning service uptake.
• Identify clients needing referral for long-term or permanent family planning methods.
• Conduct community sensitization on reproductive health, child health, and family planning.
• Promote preventive health measures such as immunization, nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Engage community leaders to support maternal and child health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate registers and reports of services provided.
• Collect and report data on maternal and child health indicators and family planning uptake.
• Ensure confidentiality of client information.
• Refer complicated cases to higher-level health facilities.
• Collaborate with other health workers and NGOs to improve community health outcomes.
• Participate in supervisory and training activities for skill development.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Mount Kenya University (2019 – 2023)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kithunguriri Secondary School (2014 – 2018)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Kithunguriri Primary School (2004 – 2011)