Adrian Arupe

Licensed community registered community health nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with more than many years of community health practice, and more than one year in emergency room care, triage, and post-surgical recovery. Strong knowledge of medicine, pharmacology, and standards of care in the hospital or private practice setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.

February 2023- Date: Project Nurse-World Vision Kenya-Nutrition and Drought Response Project-Kajiado County 

• Support in the day-to-day running of integrated mobile health outreaches and management of nutrition and health activities
• Support in the coordination of all field logistical operations for the program including outreaches with the MoH staff.
• Make follow-ups of children referred to and from stabilization centers.
• Ensure that all reports from the outreaches sites are reported in DHIS
• Ensure project reporting protocols are implemented according to both WV, UNICEF, and WFP guidelines and reports are submitted to the project manager in time.

11th March 2022- 30th November 2022:  Community Mobilizer- Adolescent Sexual reproductive health Project (ASHR)- West Pokot.

• Facilitated catalyzing workshop for the Faith Leaders and Spouses and a community partner.
• Facilitated training on the CHATs
• Coordinate Monthly Adolescent forum per congregation facilitated by the CHAT
• Carried out capacity-building training for CHATs on identified capacity gaps or needs
• Conducted semiannual follow-up meetings with trained FLs
• Facilitated Quarterly review and support meetings with CHATs
• Facilitated Faith leaders and CHATs participation in County and Regional meetings to engage in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues
• Facilitated linkages between formal and non-formal actors of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health. (stakeholders/TWG meeting)
• Facilitated joint meetings between CHATs, FLs, and Community Health volunteers (CHVs)
• Ensured timely report submission to the donor as per the grant agreement

January 2021 – November 2021:      Registered Nursing Officer III(NO-III)

• Treat and care for patients after medical procedures by monitoring vital signs and administering medication.
• Maintained and organized medical documentation and information for patients.
• Responded to emergencies where patients are in life-threatening conditions by following the correct procedure and maintaining a calm and effective demeanor.
• Noted patient's physical condition, vital signs, daily routine, and medication schedule in the urgent care department during serious illnesses or injuries.
• Admitted new patients to the wards for in-patient care. Analyzed medical histories and incorporated them into the patient's care plan. 
• Conducted patient interviews upon admission. 
• Assisted the doctor in charge in developing comprehensive individualized care for patients
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, families, and other staff members when developing a plan for care and treatment during the hospital stay.
• Work as a supervisor for, and help train new nursing students who are completing their internship duties.
• Recorded information about patients as they recovered from illness in the hospital, such as diet, physical activity, milestones, and more.
• Followed a treatment plan and medication schedule ordered by the doctor, and assessed patient pain levels during the hospital stay.
• Led an initiative with the hospital to improve patient, family, and medical staff communication by conducting community workshops to facilitate suggestions.

2002-2006:                              Kenya Medical Training College- Nairobi                 

                                               Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse