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Joan Gitau

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Clinical operations leader at Cigna Healthcare who helped scale its Kenya team into a regional hub and improved care across global health systems.

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At Cigna Healthcare, I helped expand the Kenya team from a localized unit into a regional hub spanning Operations, Claims, Provider Relations, Marketing, and Fraud Prevention. I also coached Nurse Case Managers and developed onboarding curriculums.

At International SOS, I coordinated care for TRICARE members, including international medical evacuations and transitions across health systems. I also developed telephonic triage workflows that resolved 95% of complex patient cases at first contact.

At Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, I contributed to a Quality Improvement team that reduced hospital-acquired infection rates by 30% within seven months. I provided acute care for older people and supported safeguarding and continuity of care.

Earlier, at Kenya Airways, I developed first-aid and AED training for in-flight attendants and delivered emergency nursing care during international flights. My background also includes ICU nursing at The Nairobi Hospital and specialized palliative care coordination through Independent Health Project Management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead Care Coordinator & Healthcare Navigator

Independent Health Project Management

Sep 2024 - Sep 2026 (2 years)

Directed comprehensive palliative clinical care management and complex navigation of multi-tiered health systems for a terminally ill patient, ensuring 100% adherence to evidence-based comfort protocols. Managed end-to-end medical logistics, cross-border pharmacy procurement, and multi-specialty care team coordination.

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TRICARE Coordinating Nurse

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

Engineered telephonic triage workflows for a high-volume global call center, successfully resolving 95% of complex patient cases at first contact via rapid clinical assessments and evidence-based protocols. Executed end-to-end medical and logistical coordination for critical international patient evacuations, securing 100% safe, time-critical transit while maintaining strict compliance with intern

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Clinical Nurse – Health Services for Elderly People

Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 (7 months)

Spearheaded a cross-functional Quality Improvement (QI) team that successfully slashed hospital-acquired infection (HAI) rates by 30% within 7 months through the rigorous enforcement of evidence-based infection control practices. Governed acute care delivery for a vulnerable geriatric patient population in strict alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct, achieving zer

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Clinical Case Manager / Senior Supervisor

Jan 2015 - Feb 2023 (8 years 1 month)

Steered the strategic expansion of the Cigna Kenya team, scaling it from a localized unit into a major regional hub encompassing Operations, Claims, Provider Relations, Marketing, and Fraud Prevention departments. Supervised, mentored, and coached a global team of Nurse Case Managers, designing high-impact onboarding curriculums that reduced time-to-productivity and maximized regional team operati

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In-flight Attendant / Senior Emergency Care & First Aid Trainer

Kenya Airways

Mar 2002 - Aug 2008 (6 years 5 months)

Designed, developed, and pioneered a comprehensive First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training curriculum for the entire global cohort of in-flight attendants, significantly elevating emergency medical response readiness fleet-wide. Directed clinical operations and administration for 3 corporate staff clinics; governed roster scheduling, optimized specialist referrals, and execut

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ICU Staff Nurse

The Nairobi Hospital

Mar 2001 - Feb 2002 (11 months)

Administered advanced critical care nursing interventions within a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit (ICU), executing continuous hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency hemodialysis. Collaborated closely within an elite, multidisciplinary healthcare team to execute rapid clinical interventions, drastically mitigating patient risk and improving survival outcomes for c

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Cicely McDonell School of Nursing

Registered Nurse Diploma, Nursing

Completed a Registered Nurse Diploma program at Cicely McDonell School of Nursing in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Kenya Methodist University

Bachelor of Science, Health Systems Management

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management from Kenya Methodist University in Nairobi, Kenya.

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