Winnie Odero
St Charles,MO
Summary
Objective Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company/Organization. Expectation. To deliver services up to the expectation of my patients and employer professionally. Goal. To offer quality services professionally and inspire others.
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care and medical procedures in registered nurse role.
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
SSM Health St Louis University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Total Years of RN experience:6
- Years of Dialysis/Nephrology R.N experience:4
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
Registered Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (LEVEL5)
11.2017 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Hospital website: www.jaramogireferral.go.ke
- Email Address: ceo@jaramogireferral.go.ke, medsuptnpgh@yahoo.com
- Total Bed Capacity:525 with an average of600 patients served at different outpatient departments and Accident and Emergency
- Patient Medical Data Entry Method: Paper Charting
- Current Unit Specialty: Renal/Dialysis Unit
- Position/Title: Kenya Registered Dialysis/Nephrology Nurse
- Start Date(month/date/year):10/22/2018-04/30/2024
- Roles and Responsibility;
- I have cared for an average of3 patients per shift diagnosed with a range of health challenges that include: Diabetic Nephropathy, hypertensive nephropathy, acute pulmonary edema, Metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, Severe intoxication, nephrotic syndrome, Nephritic syndrome, Uremic Syndrome, Renal Failure secondary to HELLP Syndrome, Post streptococcal infection kidney/Renal failure
- Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure
- As a dialysis nurse I assist pre- and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders
- In addition to general nursing care, my specific responsibilities include, priming dialyzer and bloodlines;
- Recording patients’ medical information and vital signs;
- Readying dialysis equipment;
- Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish;
- Cannulating accesses;
- Demonstrating the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications, including thrombolytics;
- Cleaning and dressing permanent and temporary catheters;
- Monitoring patients and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients, and interpreting and recording information;
- Identifying irregular dialysis reactions and notifying appropriate medical team members;
- Securing blood works to include Kidney Function test, Liver function Test, Full Hemogram;
- Teaching patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, and self-administration of medication
- If needed; maintaining medical inventory; providing pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis/Renal Unit;
- Performing other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting; and floating among various clinical services, where qualified and competent
- In the course of the dispensation of my duties and responsibilities, I am familiar with and have handled Bellco formula2000, Fresenius4008S and Gambro AK96 Hemodialysis Machines
Registered Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (Level5)
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Previous Unit Specialty: Medical-Surgical Ward
- Unit Bed Capacity:54
- Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:4
- Roles and Responsibility;
- Cared for an average of4 to5 patients per shift with a range of health challenges including malaria, sickle cell anemia and crisis, pneumonia, Diabetes Mellitus, acute and chronic renal failure, Tuberculosis, UTI, COPD, Meningitis, malnutrition
- As a medical surgical registered nurse was responsible for managing the care of adults or elderly patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures, which require general assessments and related therapies and interventions
- Provided care primarily to adult patients before and after surgical procedures; and attended to those who were being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness
- Due to the broad range of medical conditions encountered as a Med-Surge Nurse, became well-versed in a large variety of health conditions
- Responsible to the clinical manager of the unit
- Specific duties and responsibilities included, conducting an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs within the timeframe specified by policies, procedures, or protocols of the hospital/facility;
- Conducting ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or policies, procedures or protocols of the hospital/facility, and prioritizing care accordingly;
- Developing a plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team;
- Performing appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician, in an accurate and timely manner;
- Performing therapeutic nursing interventions as established by the individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family;
- Providing individualized patient/family education customized to the adult or elderly patient and his/her family;
- Documenting patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution;
- Initiating emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols; Maintaining confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and hospital/facility staff; providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights; reporting patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift;
- Maintaining competency in adult medical surgical nursing
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Care Hospital, Nairobi
02.2016 - 10.2017
- Previous Unit Specialty: Accident and Emergency Unit
- Unit Bed Capacity:4
- Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:2
- Roles and Responsibilities;
- Perform prompt and effective resuscitation for seriously ill or injured patients
- Demonstrate technical skills in managing patients with different types of trauma
- Assess the patients’ condition and identify the problem
- Demonstrate decision-making skills in emergency situations
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, and other colleagues
- Types of Cases Seen/Treated: Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome, Status Asthmaticus, Myocardial Infarction, Hypertension emergencies, Trauma cases
Registered Nurse
Meridian Hospital, Nairobi West
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Previous Unit Specialty: Male Medical Surgical Ward
- Unit Bed Capacity:35
- Nurse to Patient Ratio:1:3
- Roles and Responsibility
- As a medical surgical registered nurse, was responsible for managing the care of adults or elderly patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures, which require general assessments and related therapies and interventions
- Provided care primarily to adult patients before and after surgical procedures; and attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness
- Due to the broad range of medical conditions encountered as a Med-Surge Nurse, was well-versed in a large variety of health conditions
- My specific duties and responsibilities included, conducting an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs within the timeframe specified by policies, procedures or protocols of the hospital/facility;
- Conducted assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or policies, procedures or protocols of the hospital/facility, and reprioritizing care accordingly;
- Developed a plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team;
- Performed appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician, in an accurate and timely manner;
- Performed therapeutic nursing interventions as established by the individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family;
- Provided individualized patient/family education customized to the adult or elderly patient and his/her family;
- Documented patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution;
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols; Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and hospital/facility staff; Provided care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights; reported patient’s condition to appropriate personnel during each shift
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nephrology/Renal/Dialysis Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital-Training School
01.2020
Diploma - Community Health Nurse
Kendu Adventist Hospital School of Medical Science
Kenya01.2014
Skills
- A person with high integrity, high moral standings and high ethical standards
- Strong believer of Teamwork
- Excellent communication skills, good interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
- Patients’ service oriented, Empathetic
- High degree of positive attitude and strong analytical skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Creative
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Certification
- Country of Issue: KENYA
- Licensure Body: NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA
- License Number:265457
- Cadres: KRNN (638) KRCHN (28263)
- Date of Issue: Day/month/year2021-07-01
- Expiry: Day/month/year2022-07-31.
- Country of issue: Kenya by the American Heart Association (AHA)S
- Basic life Support
- Date of issue;7th October2020
- Date of expiry;7th October2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Date of issue;9th October2020
- Date of expiry;9th October2022
- NCLEX
- Taken on15th September2022-PASSED
English Proficiency
Not yet taken.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
SSM Health St Louis University Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (Level5)
11.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (LEVEL5)
11.2017 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Care Hospital, Nairobi
02.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Meridian Hospital, Nairobi West
05.2015 - 01.2016
Higher National Diploma - Nephrology/Renal/Dialysis Nurse
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital-Training School
Diploma - Community Health Nurse
Kendu Adventist Hospital School of Medical Science
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