NICHOLAS WANJAU WAIRIMU

Kenyan

Male

+254 726 670 153

nicholaswanjau02@gmail.com

PROFILE
An exceptionally highly motivated, compassionate and responsible Licensed Nurse offering a successful practical
experience of over 3 years, actively contributing to holistic care in various clinical settings. Demonstrates a
superb professional expertise in acute care setting, with an in-depth grasp of medical and surgical nursing
principles, as well as a proven expertise in handling medical equipment. Computer proficient with skills in
managing huge daily patient volume, and denotes easy adaptability to environment change and work schedule.
Possesses excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal format, coupled with superb interpersonal,
analytical and organizational skills. Aiming to utilize my nursing skills and collaborate with other healthcare
teams to ensure first-rate patient care, and safe nursing practices. Seeking to be rewarded an opportunity in a
highly reputable and rewarding organization a medical Surgical Nurse, to advance my personal and professional
experience, as well as developing hands-on experience in order to benefit the organizational goals and set mission.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hospital: Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital- Kenya
Apr 2020-
Hospital Bed Capacity: 650 Beds
Date Department: Medical Surgical Department
Department Bed Capacity: 48 Beds
Nurse Patient Ration: 1:8
Position: Medical Surgical Nurse

Roles and Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
• Maintaining a secure and clean clinical environment as per the hospital’s protocols
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare
professionals.
• 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.
• Educating patients and their care givers on surgical procedures
• Actively participating in discharge care plans and giving comprehensive instructions to patients and their
caregivers on wound care
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.

Cases Managed Equipment Handled

• High blood pressure • Infusion pumps
• Wounds/pressure ulcers • Cardiac beds
• Cancers, Anaemia • Patient restrains
• DM, COPD, UTI • Fluid warmers, chest drains
• Appendicitis, poisoning • NG feeding tubes, glucometer
• Fractures, Asthma • Nebulizer, patient warmers
• Post-surgical cases • Oxygen machines,
• Typhoid fever, Arthritis • Defibrillator, X-ray machine
• RTI, Cardiac conditions • Pulse oximeters
• Incision & Drainage • Wound drains
• Renal failure • Weights & scales
• Respiratory tract failure • Ventilator, dialysis machine
 Hospital: Coptic Mission Hospital- Nairobi, Kenya
Apr 2018-
Hospital Bed Capacity: 220 Beds
Mar 2020 Current Department: Medical Surgical Unit
Department Bed Capacity: 40 Beds
Nurse: Patient Ration: 1:8
Position: Medical Surgical Nurse

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and
other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Established a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological as well as spiritual support
to patients, friends and families.
• Obtained medical histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Counselled and educated patients on health behaviours, self-care skills and treatment options.
• Provided care for patients in emergency situations.
• Promoted and maintained nutrition of a patient.
• Maintained a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations and calling
for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Documented patient care services by filling in the system, required record forms, books, cards and Ministry
of Health books.
• Maintained patient confidentiality and protected nursing operations by keeping information confidential and
out of reach to unauthorized parties.
• Answered questions and educated patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
• Administered prescribed medication, monitoring patients’ vitals and reporting adverse reactions to
medications in a timely manner
• Collaborated on discharge planning with healthcare teams
• Changed dressings, inserted catheters, and started IVs
• Provided individualized and direct bedside care to pre- and post-operative patients
• Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as recording measurements
Cases Managed Equipment Handled
• Bowel obstruction • Fluid warmers
• Typhoid fever • NG feeding tubes
• Post-surgical cases • Pulse oximetry
• Respiratory failure • Glucometer
• Severe Malaria, Anaemia • Portable X-rays
• Hernia repairs, Burns • Cardiac monitors
• Tuberculosis, Hypertension • Suction machine
• Pressure ulcers/wounds • ECG machine
• Asthma, HIV/AIDS • Oxygen machine
• Cardiac conditions • Traction devices
• Incision & drainage • Digital thermometer
• Amputation, fractures • BP machine, nebulizer

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
Mar 2014- Dec 2017
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC)
•Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)

Feb 2009- Nov 2012

Kaheti Boys’ High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Jan 2000- Nov 2008

Muhito Primary School
Kenya Certificate of primary Education (KCPE)

OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Nov 2021: Certificate in Integrity Assurance Officer (Ethics& Anti-Corruption Commission)

Jun 2020: Certificate of Registration as a nurse (Seychelles Nurses & Midwifery Council)

Nov 2019: Certificate in Basic Life Support (National Resuscitation Council of Kenya)

Feb 2013: Certificate in Computer Packages (Zim Computer & Commercial College)
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Tests Type: IELTS Academic

Test Date: Sep 2021

Overall Band Score: 7.5

Listening: 8.0

Reading: 7.5

Writing: 6.5

Speaking: 7.0

NMC/CBT STATUS
Test Type: CBT RNA

Test Date: Apr 2021

Status: Pass

NCK LICENSURE
Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
License Reg. Number: KRCHN (39686)
Valid Until: Jan 2022
Country: Kenya

REFEREES
Available on Request