Wahito Wachira
@wahitowachira
Registered Mental Health Nurse and LLB graduate combining clinical care with legal insight.
What I'm looking for
I am a Registered Nurse in Mental Health and Psychiatry with three years of clinical experience across high- and medium-acuity care settings, complemented by a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). I deliver thorough patient assessment, medication administration, crisis intervention, and health education while maintaining rigorous documentation and infection control.
My clinical placements included service at national and county referral hospitals where I supported admissions, discharge planning, electroconvulsive therapy preparation, group therapy facilitation, and supervised care for large patient cohorts. I have experience mentoring junior nursing students and conducting community mental health outreach that improved continuity of care.
Alongside nursing, I applied legal skills as an in-house legal officer researching law updates, drafting contracts and policies, supporting litigation, and advising on compliance and risk—strengthening governance and operational confidence in healthcare and research environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Registered Nurse
Murang'a Level 5 Hospital
Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)
Assisted in admission, care, and discharge of 20+ psychiatric patients and performed admission/discharge procedures for 80+ patients, improving continuity of care and documentation accuracy.
Mental Health Nurse
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024 (3 months)
Supported ECT preparation for 10+ patients, facilitated group therapy and occupational activities, and maintained ward records and supervision for up to 65 patients to enhance patient safety and rehabilitation.
Staff Nurse
Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)
Provided nursing care to 50+ patients, delivered health education and counselling, assisted with diagnostics, mentored 10–15 students, and performed routine immunizations improving patient understanding and continuity of care.
Legal Officer
Ustawi Biomedical Research Innovation and Industrial Centers
Feb 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 9 months)
Drafted and reviewed 50+ contracts and policies, advised on labor and international law matters, and researched case materials contributing to improved compliance and risk management.
Judicial Attaché
Mombasa Law Courts
May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)
Supported civil litigation by drafting legal documents, attending court sessions, and analyzing 50+ registry documents to ensure procedural compliance during attachment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Medical Training College, Mathari Campus
Diploma, Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
2022 - 2025
Diploma program in Mental Health and Psychiatry nursing with supervised clinical practice and preparation for Kenya Registered Nurse licensure.
Nursing Council of Kenya
Professional License, Nursing Registration
Licensed as a Kenya Registered Nurse in Mental Health and Psychiatry (May 2025).
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2013 - 2017
Completed Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with coursework and training in legal research and practice.
Mama Ngina Girls' High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2009 - 2012
Secondary education leading to the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E).
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