Sharon Adhiambo
@sharonadhiambo2
I'm a certified Assistant Nurse and Swahili medical interpreter.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a certified Assistant Nurse and Swahili medical interpreter with a Certificate of Patient Attendance and three years of experience across medical, legal and social services, dedicated to bridging communication gaps in healthcare.
At Globo Language Solutions I facilitated clear communication between medical professionals and patients, bridging cultural gaps and improving patient understanding; at Avenue Hospital I administer medications, monitor vitals, assist with hygiene and feeding, and ensure professionalism and confidentiality.
I bring bilingual fluency in English and Swahili, strong medical terminology knowledge, computer skills and a patient-centered, empathetic approach; I aim to improve patient experience through attentive, coordinated support and cultural competence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nurse Assistant
Avenue Hospital
Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Provide direct patient care, administer medications and monitor vitals to maintain patient hygiene and comfort. Coordinate with clinical teams to support examinations and daily care plans.
Waitress
Kafoca Studyville
Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)
Delivered front-of-house service, managed orders and payments, and maintained dining area hygiene to enhance customer experience and operational flow.
Medical Interpreter
Globo Language Solutions
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Facilitated accurate Swahili–English interpretation between medical professionals and patients, ensuring clarity of medical information and maintaining confidentiality. Bridged cultural gaps to improve patient understanding and care.
Nurse Assistant
Avenue Hospital
Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)
Administered scheduled medications, assisted patients with transfers and examinations, and maintained hygiene and intake records to support clinical workflows.
Sales Representative
Madison Insurance
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)
Advised customers on insurance products, acquired new clients and drafted sales reports to support business targets and customer retention.
Sales Representative
Promotion Agencies
Feb 2018 - Jun 2018 (4 months)
Processed customer orders, maintained store presentation and handled payments while ensuring merchandise met customer expectations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nyamonye Girls School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Secondary Education
2014 - 2017
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Nyamonye Girls School from 2014 to 2017.
Pap Olengo Primary
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2005 - 2008
Completed the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education at Pap Olengo Primary from 2005 to 2008.
Avenue Health Care
Certificate of Patient Attendance, Patient Attendance
2021 -
Completed a Certificate of Patient Attendance from Avenue Health Care in 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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