Emmah kagwiria Mitheu
clinician
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Driven by a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my skills in minor surgery and team building at Gertrudes children Hospital ,Specializing in patient care coordination and emergency management, I significantly improved patient outcomes by applying my expertise in clinical medicine and interpersonal communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Aids Healthcare Foundation_kenya
City, Nairobi Aids Health Foundation_kenya
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Administered medications under physician's supervision.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Aided in clinical care and maintained patient well-being across several areas and locations.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Rendered high level of support to stressed patients prior to procedures, offering comfort and listening ear.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Contacted medical facilities to schedule patients for admission.
HIV Prevention Counselor
KENYA MEDICAL RESERCH INSTITUTE
City, Nairobi Kenya
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Client initiated testing and counselling on HiV
- Providing the safe way of prevention from HIV infection
- Encouraging on effective drugs adherence
- Provider initiated testing and counselling on HiV
- Explaining the side effects of HIV medication
- Giving education on nutrition and balanced diet
Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Gertrudes Children Hospital
Kenyatta University
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
- Performed 10 pre-operative evaluations per day to advise surgeons of patient risk status.
- Assisted 20 Stroke patients with meals, dressing and bathing, ambulatory needs and other daily activities 4 hours per day.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries.
- Assessed and supervised vital changes in patient condition by monitoring vital signs and symptoms.
- Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenyatta University
12.2011
High School Diploma -
Gikumene Girls High School_kenya
12.2005
Skills
- Performing minor surgery
- Wounds dressing
- Stitching/suturing
- Managing emergency cases till doctor on call is arrive
- Prescribing of medication according to the standard guideline and by following of 5R
- Giving treatment care plan
- Sterilization and decontamination of the used hospital equipment
- Giving drugs to any root allowed by the National guideline example IV, IM, SC PO, and per Rectum/recto
- PPE Use
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Good Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- Team Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Maintenance & Repair
- Training & Development
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Aids Healthcare Foundation_kenya
08.2015 - 06.2018
HIV Prevention Counselor
KENYA MEDICAL RESERCH INSTITUTE
04.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor Degree in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Gertrudes Children Hospital
06.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Medicine And Surgery
Kenyatta University
High School Diploma -
Gikumene Girls High School_kenya
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