JOAN KERUBO
Kenyan Female
(+254)704559914 Joankerubo44@gmail.com
PROFILE
A results-oriented, dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with 4 years of nursing experience in medical
surgical field. Has good communication and interpersonal skills, resourceful and adaptable to fast-faced working
set up. Collaborating team player and communicator, building relationships with patients and other health care
professionals to improve nursing services. Possesses the ability to focus for extended periods of time as well as
prioritizing patients needs effectively. Seeking to work in a busy clinical setting to use my expertise to better the
experience of patient care as well as gain more skills in my career.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2023 - Present
Hospital : St. Clare’s Kaplong Mission Hospital
Hospital Bed Capacity : 159
Department : Medical Surgical Ward
Department Bed Capacity : 50
Nurse Patient Ratio : 1:8
Position : Medical Surgical Nurse
Roles and Responsibilities
Conducting physical head to toe examinations to identify potential and actual needs
Closely monitoring patient from time to time, observing changes and informing Physicians
Evaluating and preparing comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each patient’s medical needs under the
supervision of Physician.
Maintaining intensive healthcare standards including careful documentation and clean , safe working
environment.
Administering prescribed medications and treatments and monitoring for adverse reactions and effectiveness
Providing procedure– dependent pre-operative and post– operative care to patients
Accurately documenting patients medical history and maintaining confidentiality.
Cases Managed Equipment's handled
Pneumonia Nebulizers
Fractures Oxygen concentrator
Tonsillitis Pulse Oximeter
Intestinal Obstructions Patient Monitors
Diabetes Glucometers
Cancers
Burns
November 2021– December 2021
Hospital : Nyansiongo Maternity Nursing Home
Hospital Bed Capacity : 100
Department : Medical– Surgical Ward
Department Bed Capacity : 30
Nurse Patient Ratio : 1:8
Position : Medical Surgical Nurse
Roles and responsibilities
Determined patient’s level of urgency and the severity of their condition in order to prioritize their care
which entails checking vital signs , getting their medical history and preforming physical examination.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, such as; blood tests, X-trays and CT scans.
Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding their condition, treatment options
and self care after discharge
Notified appropriate Nursing and Medical personnel of changes in patients conditions.
Participated in admission and discharge process of patients as per the hospital policies
Met nutritional and elimination needs through assisted feedings and NGT feeding.
Cases managed Equipment handled
Fractures Nebulizer
Asthma NGT
Burns and Gunshot wounds Oxygen Cylinder
Renal failure Wound drains
TB Weighing scales
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Year Institution : St. Clare’s Kaplong School of Nursing
October 2017– Nov 2021 Qualification : Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
Year : Institution : Moi High School Kaplamai
Feb 2012– Nov 2015 Qualification : Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
Year Institution : Sibanga Primary School
Jan 2003 -Nov 2011 Qualification : Kenya certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E)
OTHER TRAININGS
Certificate Computer applications St. Ann’s College
NCK—LICENSURE
Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)
Registration Number : KRCHN (55529)
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Valid Until : 30 April 2025
Country : Kenya
REFEREES
1. SR. BRENDA LUNG’ATSO
PRINCIPAL
ST. CHARLES KAPLONG SCHOOL OF NURSING
0721 729 895
2. DR. JOSEPH NYABUTI
CEO NYANSIONGO MATERNITY NURSING HOME
0703 116 873
3. SHEILA SANGA
MEDICAL SUPRETENDANT
KAPLONG MISSION HOSPITAL
0725 101 193
