Grace Wairimu Macharia
Curepipe,Mauritius
Summary
Dynamic Pediatric Nurse with extensive experience in patient assessment and pain management. Demonstrates a proven ability to develop individualized care plans while fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, leading to optimal patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate education and support to families, significantly enhancing the overall patient experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
C Care Darne
Curepipe
02.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed chemotherapy through PICC, cannula, Hickman, and Portacath devices.
- Cultivated a supportive environment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, wound care, and infusion therapies.
- Advanced patient care by engaging in diverse background cancer studies.
- Ensured appropriate delivery of pain medication and necessary drugs according to medical directives.
- Close monitoring of patients' delicate health conditions on a daily basis.
- Fostered empathetic, patient-family-focused care.
- Initiated, managed, and modified individualized care plans based on assessments.
- Showcased the ability to handle simultaneous, demanding tasks through critical thinking.
- Offered guidance to team members ensuring teamwork and cooperation.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve objectives.
Pediatric Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Aga Khan University Hospital
Mombasa
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted detailed physical examinations and reviewed medical histories of children.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitor patient's vital signs, fluid intake and output, and other relevant parameters
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Provide wound care, and other specialized nursing procedures, as needed.
- Educate patients and families about their conditions, treatments, and care plans.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to patients and families.
- Effectively communicate with healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Document treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, and plan revisions.
Pediatric Nurse
Mikindani Level 4 Hospital
Mombasa
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitored and interpreted vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure in pediatric patients.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations using auscultation, palpation, observation to identify and address health problems.
- Administer pain medications and employ non-pharmacological pain management suitable for pediatric patients.
- Administered medications with precision and safety per protocols.
- Provided age-specific education to patients and families on medications, treatments, and home care.
- Work alongside medical professionals to formulate and execute care plans.
- Communicate effectively with families, providing updates on their child's condition and answering questions in a sensitive and empathetic manner.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness in patient documentation.
- Conduct IV therapy, including the insertion and maintenance of IV lines, in accordance with hospital policies.
- Provide appropriate wound care, including dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Maintained and operated medical equipment, including monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps.
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
04.2021
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Lwanga Secondary School
11.2016
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Changamwe Primary School
11.2012
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- IV therapy
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Family communication
- Patient education
Timeline
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
C Care Darne
02.2024 - Current
Pediatric Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Aga Khan University Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024
Pediatric Nurse
Mikindani Level 4 Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2023
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
St. Lwanga Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Changamwe Primary School
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