FLORENCE K.

Experience

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  Kenyatta National Hospital.

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  LOCUM NURSE

  Locum nurse in the pediatrics, emergency, Med-Surge unit Identify changes in a child's signs and symptoms and intervene in emergent situationsMaintain privacy and confidentiality in nurse/child relationshipsCopied, logged and scanned supporting documentation and placed all information in client filesAnalyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filingVerified data integrity and accuracyResponded to customer requests via telephone and email and effectively answered questions and inquiriesPerformed initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process Show less

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  THIKA LEVEL 5 HOSPITAL-MINISTRY OF HEALTH- KENYA

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  Nurse Intern

  Observing and recording patients' behaviorCoordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plansDiagnosing the disease by analyzing patient's symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recoveryMaintaining reports of patients' medical histories, and monitoring changes in their conditionCarrying out the requisite treatments and medicationsChecking the stock on a regular basis for maintaining the inventory level, and placing orders if requiredChanging patient's medication as indicated by their conditions and responsesAdhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical recordsMaintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare proceduresConducting research for improving the nursing practices and healthcare outcomesProviding instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokesDiscussing treatment with pharmacists and physicians in the critical casesProviding necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease preventionKeeping an eye on each and every aspect of patient care that includes physical activity plus proper dietLocum nurseAssisted in resolving and satisfying client requests and internal operational issuesInterviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signsCreated and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reportsIdentified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the departmentInitiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standardsDelivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.specific disabilities and barriers to learningPerformed lab tests and communicated resultsResponsible for primary care, case management, and medication management Show less

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  ST. ODILIAS MEDICAL CENTRE.

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

  STAFF REGISTERED NURSE

  Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff Oversaw and managed 12 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalismOrganized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelinesImplemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirementsPromoted quality patient care by providing guidance and training on organizational practices and policies for new nursesSupervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of 18 physicians, nurses and support staffSupervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses Show less

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  The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan)

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  Medical Surgical Ward Nurse

  Supervised ancillary staff of 10 on-call nursesLed clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident healthSupervised and managed the daily activities of a clinical team consisting of 8 physicians, nurses and support staffCoordinated nursing department activities to ensure availability of appropriate clinical and support staff for resident care Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documentedCertified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safetyClosely collaborated with management team to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needsEvaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flowLiaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plansAssisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication managementAssisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive proceduresWorked with doctors to design specialized plans for patients after treatmentsCollected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testingEducated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care servicesManaged team of medical support personnel Show less

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  Cancer Care Kenya, Nairobi (The MP Shah Hospitals)

  May 2019 - May 2020

  ER NURSE & MEDICAL SURGICAL WARD NURSE

  Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patientcare plans.Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or atdisaster site triage centers.Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, orchildbirth and develop health improvement programs.Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.Hand items to surgeons during operations.Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs),electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop Show less

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  The Presbyterian University of East Africa(PUEA)

  Jun 2019 - Apr 2020

  Nursing Instructor & Case Lab manager

  Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time thatprovides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediatesupervisors.Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engagingcurriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programsInstructed and coached students to help overcome academic issuesand personal challengesIncorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gapsImplemented instructional presentations to communicate nursingAttend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professionalcompetence.Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experientialactivities, and guide students in learning from those activities.Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.Write instructional articles on designated subjects.Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children'sprogress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students andtheir resource needs.Prepare students for later HospitalCounsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class schedulingand registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning. Show less

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  AMI Expeditionary Healthcare

  May 2020 - Aug 2022

  Emergency Room Nurse/ Evacuation

  Record patients' medical information and vital signs.Monitoring triage room.Medical evacuations. COVID 19 follow up on Suspected UN Staff and other contractors within the site.working hand on hand with Lab technicians on COVID 19 SAMPLE COLLECTION. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.monitoring and administering medication, pain relief and intravenous infusionsdressing wounds/injuriesusing specialist equipment including ventilators and defibrillatorstransporting patients to hospital and continuing to provide treatment while in transitproviding hospital staff with patient information including condition and treatmentcommunicating effectively with patients and their relatives/friendsteaching and training members of the public to use first aid techniques correctlytreating and dressing gunshot wounds and shrapel wounds.Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possibleside effects and drug interactions.Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patientcare plans.Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or atdisaster site triage centers.Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, orchildbirth and develop health improvement programs.Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.Hand items to surgeons during operations.Treating wounded soldiers. Show less

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  Acuity International

  Jun 2022 - now

  Clinic Registered Nurse