Gachoka Wanjiku
@gachokawanjiku
Registered community health nurse with 5 years' clinical and leadership experience delivering patient-centered care.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a registered community health nurse with five years of progressive experience in hospital and community settings, providing high-quality patient care across medical, surgical and maternity wards.
I currently serve as Head of Nursing Department at St Joseph Health Centre where I supervise staff, coordinate duties, manage resources and lead quality improvement and policy activities.
My clinical strengths include triage, maternal and child health services, immunization programs, emergency response, medication administration and infection prevention, supported by trainings in immunization catch-up, IPC, HIV updates and obstetric emergency drills.
I am team-oriented, a student mentor and an advocate for inclusive healthcare; I maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with MOH reporting and continually update my skills to align with current guidelines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Health Centre
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Headed the nursing department, supervising staff and coordinating care while managing outpatient triage, maternal and child clinics, immunizations, deliveries and PMTCT services to maintain high standards of patient care.
Registered Nurse
St John’s Hospital
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)
Managed medical and postoperative patients, provided antenatal care and resuscitation, supervised students and casual staff, and maintained clinical records and referrals to higher-level care.
Registered Nurse
Caritas Community Hospital
May 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 3 months)
Provided comprehensive nursing care in medical and surgical wards including triage, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy and assisting in over 30 labors and multiple surgical recoveries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KCKenya Medical Training College (Kisumu Campus)
Diploma, Community Health Nursing
2014 - 2018
Grade: PASS
Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing completed at Kenya Medical Training College, Kisumu Campus, awarded PASS.
Word of Faith College
Certificate, Computer Applications
2014 - 2014
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Computer Certificate and Application course at Word of Faith College with Distinction.
Precious Blood Kagwe Girls Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2010 - 2013
Grade: B-
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with grade B-.
Karunga Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2005 - 2009
Grade: 352
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education with a score of 352.
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