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DAMARIS NJOROGE

Kamloops,BC

Summary

To be a proactive, collaborative, and compassionate Nurse in healthcare, skilled in providing exceptional care to my patients without compromising ethical standards. Dedicated to promoting quality patient care and satisfaction and offering experience in nursing and healthcare administration. Possesses a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive nursing policies, providing excellent leadership and mentoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Administrator-Remote

Fortworth Medical Center
06.2019 - Current
  • Recording patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress & medication side effects
  • Administering medications, tracking dosages & documenting patient conditions, through home health care coordination with the care team
  • Monitoring and follow-up of patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Facilitating continuous medical education for all medical staff
  • Delivering compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social & spiritual well-being
  • Following up on patients after discharge to ensure proper recovery, while reminding them of pending review appointments
  • Observing and carrying out physician and nursing orders
  • Using sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures
  • Facilitating home care referrals from physicians and specialists to prevent hospitalization and reduce re-hospitalization rates
  • Observing infection control protocols when dealing with patients.
  • Planned and assigned workload to 10-person nursing staff to direct patient care
  • We have enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.

Staff Nurse{locum}

Restore Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Assisted patients with chronic medical conditions and disabilities to attain maximum body function
  • Assisted patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle while providing a therapeutic environment
  • Provided direction and supervision to junior nurses and care aides concerning patient care
  • Participated in patient education for families during discharge planning
  • Monitored patient's vital signs in the ward and organized individualized care plans
  • Assessed patients' vital signs to determine admission to the unit.

Home care coordinator

Nurses On Call Services
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions and introduced revisions to care plans
  • Coordinated care to different patients, by assigning duties to Nurses and Nurse aides
  • Participated in recruitment and orientation process of caregivers, to ensure best fit for caregiving positions
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications and monitored patient reactions
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to assist within parameters established by the facility and supervisor
  • Advocated for patient needs with the interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Intensive Care Nurse{Locum}

International Hospital Kampala
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocols, and procedures
  • Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using assessment, development, activation, and evaluation protocols
  • Helped monitor, maintain, and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures, and other identified outcome metrics
  • Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals
  • Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures, patient satisfaction, and associate satisfaction
  • Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vital signs were within normal ranges
  • Carefully monitored patients on ventilators
  • Administered due medications through oral, intravenous, and drug pumps.

Emergency Care Nurse{locum}

The Karen Hospital-Nairobi Clinic
04.2013 - 11.2014
  • Followed standard procedures for collecting personal information, contacting relatives, and transferring patients better accommodated at outside facilities
  • Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses
  • Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations
  • Observed applicable health and safety regulations and house protocols to achieve patient and staff safety and minimize liability for malpractice accusations
  • Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating them on proper medication use, dressing changes, and signs of complications
  • Evaluated incoming patients' physical and psychological condition to identify nuances of protocols and treatments required for drugged or traumatized patients
  • Collected lab specimens for pap smear and blood work for investigation.

Education

IELTS Certificate English proficiency(Academic-band 7.0 overall)

Nursing council of Kenya-Certificate of Registration

Some College (No Degree) -

Canadian Remote Access For Dementia Learning Experience(CRADLE+)
Online

Certificate of Achievement, Neglected Tropical diseases in the context of Covid{WHO}
01.2021

Certificate of Participation, Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Corona virus {WHO}
05.2020

Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses -

Kampala International University
11.2015

Advanced & Basic Life Support Training-International Hospital Kampala
11.2015

Certificate of completion, Palliative Care -Online module: Center for Palliative care
08.2013

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Kampala International University | Uganda
11.2010

Certificate in HIV/AIDS Care Management/Counseling -

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development
03.2010

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Discharge Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer literate
  • Patient Care
  • Patient care &customer service
  • Ethical Practice
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Promotion
  • Nursing Expertise
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Staff Development
  • Patient Management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Staff Nurse{locum}

Restore Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2020

Nurse Administrator-Remote

Fortworth Medical Center
06.2019 - Current

Intensive Care Nurse{Locum}

International Hospital Kampala
05.2015 - 09.2017

Home care coordinator

Nurses On Call Services
02.2015 - 11.2018

Emergency Care Nurse{locum}

The Karen Hospital-Nairobi Clinic
04.2013 - 11.2014

IELTS Certificate English proficiency(Academic-band 7.0 overall)

Nursing council of Kenya-Certificate of Registration

Some College (No Degree) -

Canadian Remote Access For Dementia Learning Experience(CRADLE+)

Certificate of Achievement, Neglected Tropical diseases in the context of Covid{WHO}

Certificate of Participation, Infection Prevention and Control for Novel Corona virus {WHO}

Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses -

Kampala International University

Advanced & Basic Life Support Training-International Hospital Kampala

Certificate of completion, Palliative Care -Online module: Center for Palliative care

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Kampala International University | Uganda

Certificate in HIV/AIDS Care Management/Counseling -

Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development

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