Adelaide Lichuma Mwenesi
@adelaidelichumamwene
Compassionate registered nurse specializing in surgical and pediatric care.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over five years of clinical experience across surgical nursing, midwifery, perioperative care and pediatrics. I have led multidisciplinary teams, driven quality improvement, and delivered culturally sensitive care in underserved communities.
In leadership roles I supervised 80+ staff, improved clinical competency and compliance by 20%, maintained 95% staffing coverage and helped achieve >90% patient satisfaction. I am skilled in perioperative procedures, infection control, clinical instruction and developing health-promotion programs.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Paediatrics Nurse Manager
Equity Afia Medical Centre
Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Led and supervised multidisciplinary nursing teams of 80+ staff, driving patient-centred care and quality improvement initiatives that improved clinical competency scores and compliance rates by 20% and maintained 95% staffing coverage.
General Nurse (Reliever)
Penda Medical Center
Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)
Assessed patients, monitored vital signs, assisted in invasive procedures (lumbar puncture, CVC, bone marrow aspiration), provided patient education and responded to emergencies during September–November 2023.
Registered Nursing Officer
Penda Medical Center
Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)
Provided comprehensive perioperative and bedside nursing care, assisted surgeons and anesthesiologists during procedures, and implemented infection prevention protocols while documenting perioperative care and medications accurately.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Kitale KMTC
Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Provided clinical instruction and mentorship to nursing students and registered nurses, maintained academic records and improved student performance through feedback and structured teaching between June 2022 and August 2023.
Nursing Intern
Kitale County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Jul 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
Delivered immunizations, managed HIV-exposed infants, assisted in surgical procedures, managed obstetric emergencies and conducted ward rounds while performing hemodynamic monitoring and wound management.
Volunteer Nurse
Chebwai SDA Health Center
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)
Supported maternal and child health services, maintained drug registers, upheld infection prevention standards, and participated in HIV/AIDS outreach and family planning services from January 2021 to July 2021.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Nursing and Midwifery
2016 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery with clinical training in surgical nursing, midwifery, and perioperative care.
St Brigit’s Girls Kiminini
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2012 - 2015
Grade: A-
Completed secondary education and attained Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with an A- grade.
St Boniface Elite Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2004 - 2011
Grade: 381
Completed primary education and attained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education with 381 marks.
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