Ruth Muthanwa
Rapid City
Summary
Passionate nurse with several years of experience in diverse healthcare settings and care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Med surg nurse
Avant healthcare
RAPID CITY
05.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and safety regulations in daily operations.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
Nurse
NORTH KINANGOP CATHOLIC HOSPITAL
Nyandarua
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Assessing the patient's condition from admission until discharge.
- Performing a physical examination and proper history-taking.
- Proper documentation of patients' medical files.
- Pre- and post-surgery care of patients.
- Taking and recording vital signs.
- Health education on discharge about proper home care for the child.
- Assisting patients in activities of daily living when necessary.
- Health education on the patient's diagnosis, medications, and discharge care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
Nurse
KIRIANI MISSION HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assessing the patient's condition from admission until discharge.
- Proper history-taking and conducting a physical exam.
- Proper documentation of patients' medical files.
- Drug administration.
- Taking and recording vital signs.
- Health education on discharge about proper home care for the child.
- Proper physical examination and history-taking on admission.
- Performing clean and safe deliveries.
- Initial examination of a newborn to include weighing, and administration of vitamin K.
- Pre- and post-surgery care for maternity and gynecology patients.
- Specific health education for maternity and gynecology patients upon discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Diploma - Kenyan Registered Community Health Nurse
Outspan Medical College
Kenya11.2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Our Lady of Consolata Mugoiri Girls High School
Kenya01.2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Excel Academy
Kenya01.2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Health education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Team collaboration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
Physical Address
2258 ,East Philadelphia street ,Rapid city , South Dakota, 57703
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/97
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
References
- Alfred Waldo , Charge nurse , waldogz_way@yahoo.com
Timeline
Med surg nurse
Avant healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Nurse
NORTH KINANGOP CATHOLIC HOSPITAL
10.2020 - 03.2024
Nurse
KIRIANI MISSION HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma - Kenyan Registered Community Health Nurse
Outspan Medical College
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Our Lady of Consolata Mugoiri Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
Excel Academy