Gathoni Muriuki
@gathonimuriuki
Kenya Registered Nurse specializing in oncology with over 10 years' clinical experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Kenya Registered Nurse with more than 10 years of experience across medical, surgical, and oncology care, skilled in chemotherapy administration, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration. I have supported procedures such as prostate, cervical, and esophageal brachytherapy and contributed to research and quality improvement initiatives.
I am highly dependable, self-motivated, and committed to delivering patient-centered care and improving clinical outcomes. I seek opportunities to apply my oncology expertise and leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment that values continuous improvement and excellent patient care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Oncology Staff Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Administer chemotherapy, blood components and supportive treatments while performing assessments, triage, and assisting in brachytherapy procedures; led patient education and supported research and quality improvement initiatives.
Cancer Care Nurse
Nairobi West Hospital
Nov 2020 - Mar 2021 (4 months)
Provided cancer screening and diagnosis (Pap smears, breast exams), administered chemotherapy and monitored patient responses, and assisted oncologists during procedures while delivering patient and family education.
Wellness Nurse
MediHub Wellness Centre
May 2019 - May 2019 (0 months)
Conducted wellness check-ups and led cancer awareness programs, performing breast and cervical cancer screening to promote early detection and community education.
Team Leader Nurse
The Nairobi South Hospital
Oct 2016 - Apr 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Led the female medical-surgical ward providing total patient care, admissions and discharge planning, supervising data entry and staff education to improve ward operations and patient outcomes.
Research Coordinator Nurse
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Jul 2016 - Oct 2016 (3 months)
Coordinated data collection and quality assurance for research studies and maintained communication between health facilities and study teams to ensure protocol adherence.
Staff Nurse
The Karen Hospital
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 (8 months)
Provided pediatric and adult nursing care including admissions, discharges and pre/post-operative management to support clinical teams and patient recovery.
Clinical Nurse
Mariakani Cottage Hospital
Apr 2015 - Aug 2015 (4 months)
Provided nursing care for inpatients and outpatients, assisted in procedures and managed wound care to support clinical services.
Triage Nurse
The Zambezi Hospital
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 (2 months)
Triaged patients, assisted in diagnostic procedures such as FNAs, and provided inpatient care including assistance with oncology-related procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Aga Khan University
Diploma in Oncology Nursing, Oncology Nursing
2018 - 2020
Completed a Diploma in Oncology Nursing with training in chemotherapy administration, oncology patient care, and supportive treatments.
The Presbyterian University of East Africa
Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing, Nursing
2011 - 2014
Completed a Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing with clinical training in medical and surgical nursing.
Uthiru Girls Secondary School
KCSE, Secondary Education
Grade: C+
Completed secondary education and attained KCSE certification with grade C+.
St. Anne’s Kisaju Primary School
KCPE, Primary Education
Grade: 349 marks
Completed primary education and attained KCPE with a score of 349 marks.
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