Boniface Kulei Cherutoi
Richmond
Summary
I’m a dedicated, diligent and hardworking nurse, interested in personal, group and organizational growth, with the soul interest of serving humanity in the dignified carrier of care giving and nursing. I have a passion for improving the health care delivery system to enable individuals and communities have an upper hand in decision making when their health is involved. I have 3 years' experience working in different tier hospitals in Kenya, and 15 months experience working as a support worker and a caregiver in BC Canada, providing practical and emotional support to individuals from diverse back grounds to restore health and alleviate suffering. Exceptional team work skills combined with strong ability to take initiative Clients’ needs assessment Adaptive team player Patient safety skills. Problem-solving abilities Time management. Leadership skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Support Worker
Community Builders Group
02.2024 - Current
- Liaising with health care professionals to assist residents with their daily needs, including grooming, nutrition, wellness checks, safety concerns, oral care and recreation
- Assure ongoing clients and staff safety through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes
- Participate in development of client individual care plan as per clients' needs
- Established trusting relationships with residents by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and genuine concern for their overall wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to residents during challenging times, fostering resilience and promoting mental health wellness.
- Acted as an advocate for residents'' rights and well-being by reporting any instances of suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities promptly.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by conducting regular safety checks and promptly addressing any hazards or concerns.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Caregiver
THE KEY (FORMERLY HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT)
11.2023 - Current
- I was privileged to work with seniors’ and as home caregiver by providing Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming and incontinence support) Cooking, nutrition guidance, Medication reminders, social activities, Light housekeeping laundry, Exercise , physical activities and mental stimulation.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Registered Nurse
Kakuma Mission Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided high-acuity care to critically ill patients in the medical surgical wards and emergency care when floating
- Providing nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of cares
- Providing variety of nursing services to patients, families, community and population at large by taking steps to ensure their safety and well being
- Conducted thorough assessments, monitored vital signs and timely medication administration operated and troubleshot medical equipments like infusion and syringe pumps
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare Professionals
- Taking Patients’ vitals and report adverse reactions to medications on time
- Adhere to best nursing practices, Standards and protocols change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on providing exceptional patient-centered care within a fast-paced critical care environment.
Education
Kenya Medical Training College -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
04.2021
Advanced Canadian Nursing Review Program -
Omni College
Vancouver, BC05.2025
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
01.2011
Skills
- Exceptional team work skills
- Patient safety skills
- Infection control measures
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Lab result interpretation
- Removing sutures
- Wound care
- Patient care
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Languages
English
Short Courses
- Addiction and substance use, Vancouver, BC, 02/01/24
- Bullying and Harassment Training, Vancouver, BC, 01/01/24
- Canadian FIRST-AID/AED/CPR Training, Vancouver, BC, 12/01/24
- FOOD and SAFE Training, Vancouver, BC, 12/01/23
- Criminal Record Check, 07/01/24
- WHMIS 2015 Training, Vancouver, BC, 12/01/23
Professional Registration
- Nursing Council of Kenya, 470112, 01/31/26
- College of Registered Nurses Alberta, 153442, 09/30/25
Interests
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
Timeline
Resident Support Worker
Community Builders Group
02.2024 - Current
Caregiver
THE KEY (FORMERLY HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT)
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kakuma Mission Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2023
Advanced Canadian Nursing Review Program -
Omni College
Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education -
Kenya Medical Training College -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
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