Fred Bosire
Calgary,AB
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS.
11.2022 - Current
- Supporting activities of daily living,providing comfort and support services to hospitalized patients. Including offering bed baths, showers,feeding and Ambulation assistance.
- Ensuring all patients and Visitors adhere to COVID-19 AHS protocols.
- Preparing patients for procedures as ordered by Nurse on duty including x-rays, Operation Theatre, Ultrasound and Physiotherapy.
- Ensuring around-clock safety of patients, two Hourly patient safety observations or as directed by Nurse on duty.
- Ensuring all records on patient care including activities performed are entered in patient care logs in a timely manner.
Triage Nurse COVID-19/Flu Clinic
Ministry Of Health Kuria West Sub-County Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and timely service to COVID-19 patients..
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Safely administered Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations.
- Educated patients on vaccines, indications, and precautions, collaborated on COVID-19 data collection,entry, and assessment.
- Fast-tracked vaccine update consultations with key donors and provided accurate feedback to institutions and the public.
- Fast tracked review of infected patient records for contact tracing,unusual issues, cluster infections,and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be contained.
- Provided extensive materials and health education sessions during the COVID-19 outbreak, while advising on protective measures.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine the appropriate avenue for care.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Kuria
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed caseload of 8 to 12 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Facilitate admission of patients
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Perform head-toe, Systemic and problem-focused assessment
- Developing nursing diagnoses and establishing nursing care needs of clients based on assessment findings.
- Monitor the hemodynamic status of patients, interpret findings and intervene as appropriate.
- Perform CPR when necessary, using current BLS and ACLS techniques.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Initiation, monitoring, and maintenance of oxygen as prescribed by the provider.
- Conduct nebulization and airway suctioning.
- Perform 12 lead EKG and identify basic arrhythmias.
- Perform urinary catheterization of both male and female clients as indicated.
- Perform suturing of minor cuts as per institutional protocol.
- Insertion of NGT feeding, and PEG feeding
- Perform colostomy care.
- Administer parenteral feeding both central and peripheral
- Initiation and monitor administration of blood and blood products
- Carried Out Health Education to patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease processes and management, and lifestyle options as indicated by specialist Health care providers.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure,pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Conducted Research within the facility, gathered information and presented outcomes.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions
Mental Health Unit Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health Kuria West Sub-County Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2018
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans for thirty to fifty clients.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety. Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviation to Nursing Manager.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
- Administered medication and treatments to twenty clients daily , observed and recorded responses on medical notes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action in their management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Kept optimal supplies levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings. Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Nurse Coordinator HIV Testing and Counselling(CDC)
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Facilitated the provision of HIV in PMTCT/PITC services to both the outpatient and inpatient clients in
the supported facilities. - Provided professional support and mentorship on HIV services provision to health care workers
in the supported facilities. - Integrated family testing services in the HIV comprehensive care clinic.
- Promoted/strengthened the provision of psychosocial disclosure counselling, encouraging
partner testing, and condom use.
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse Daadab Refugee Camp
Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland Kenya/Somalia
02.2008 - 02.2014
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Staff nurse providing quality patient and medical care in General surgery, medical/surgical,
telemetry floor - Assess patient needs and care in collaboration with surgeons, hospitalists, & nursing staff to
ensure best medical care is provided. - Assess and develop patient’s plan of care
- Performed medication administration: intravenously, intramuscular, orally, and transdermal.
- Performed extensive dressing changes, IVs, blood draws, NG tubes, Foley catheters, wound
treatment, and other doctor requests for patients - Prepare admission to the floor from surgeries, emergency room, and doctor’s office; document
and arrange patient discharges for home, long-term facilities, or rehabilitation facilities. - Provided on job training and mentorship for auxiliary support staff in the facility.
- Provide Ambulance Nursing escort for emergency cases to referral centers
Enrolled Community Health Nurse Midwife
Ministry Of Health
11.2005 - 01.2008
- Initiated the opening and initial offering of maternity services at Magena Health Centre.
- Obtained patient health histories through careful questioning and effective communication.
- Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
- Conducted timely referrals for primigravidae mothers and complicated deliveries to the central referral hospital by ambulance.
- Conducted Maternal HIV testing for pregnant mothers and started HIV positive mothers on PMTCT Clinic to Prevent HIV transmission to the newborns at delivery and during breast feeding.
- Coached over 235 women through final stage of labor and delivered over 87 newborns in family-oriented settings.
- Conducted the initial vaccination of newborns for polio and BCG vaccines at the maternity ward.
- Promoted the benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching, and breast care.
- Conducted postnatal follow up of mother and newborns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration Supply Chain Management
Bow Valley College
Calgary08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi Kenya07.2016
Associate of Science - Community Heath Nursing Diploma
The Aga Khan University Kenya
Nairobi Kenya01.2009
Enrolled Community Health Nurse/Midwife - Community Health Nursing
Kendu Adventist School of Medical Sciences
Kenya08.2005
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- BLS/First Aid/CPR
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Demonstrated ability to make timely interventions in crisis situations
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services, AHS.
11.2022 - Current
Triage Nurse COVID-19/Flu Clinic
Ministry Of Health Kuria West Sub-County Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
Kuria
07.2018 - 04.2020
Mental Health Unit Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health Kuria West Sub-County Hospital
02.2016 - 07.2018
Nurse Coordinator HIV Testing and Counselling(CDC)
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Surgical Staff Nurse Daadab Refugee Camp
Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland Kenya/Somalia
02.2008 - 02.2014
Enrolled Community Health Nurse Midwife
Ministry Of Health
11.2005 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration Supply Chain Management
Bow Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kenya Methodist University
Associate of Science - Community Heath Nursing Diploma
The Aga Khan University Kenya
Enrolled Community Health Nurse/Midwife - Community Health Nursing
Kendu Adventist School of Medical Sciences
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