Ruth Kanani
Cork,Kinsale
Summary
Compassionate Senior Staff Nurse with extensive experience at Haven Bay Care Centre, excelling in infection control and patient advocacy. Proven ability to mentor colleagues and streamline care processes. Skilled in medication management and wound care, fostering a supportive environment that enhances patient recovery and wellbeing. Committed to delivering individualized, high-quality care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse
Haven Bay Care centre
Cork, Ireland
03.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated strong customer service orientation by responding promptly to requests from patients, families or other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated daily operations to optimize workflow and resource allocation within the unit.
- Mentored new nurses through orientation and training programs to foster team development.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to improve communication among healthcare professionals.
- Oversaw staff scheduling to maintain adequate nurse-to-patient ratios for optimal care delivery.
- Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational, and medical staff guidelines.
- Memorized and responded to crises codes.
Staff Nurse
Haven Bay Care Centre
01.2025 - Current
- Preserved stringent infection control protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections in frail elderly patients.
- Evaluated fall risks within the elderly community, applying focused prevention tactics to minimize injuries.
- Provided specialized knowledge in geriatrics to support team development.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through consistent monitoring, frequent repositioning, and appropriate use of pressure-relieving devices.
- Optimized medication management for older adults by carefully reviewing prescriptions, assessing for potential side effects, and educating patients on proper usage.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Advocated for older adult patients, ensuring they received appropriate resources and services to maintain their wellbeing.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping while minimizing time spent on paperwork.
Staff Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2025
- Managed medication administration through various methods including oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
- Conducted wound care, monitored patient vitals, and collected specimens.
- Facilitated professional growth and skill development for new nursing staff.
- Facilitated efficient patient discharge planning.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Cicely McDonnel College of Health Sciences
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
Infection control measures
Vaccine administration
Male catherization
Medication and IV administration
Emergency Procedures
Wound Care
Family Education
Hospice and palliative care
Case management
Team collaboration
Mentorship skills
Crisis response
Certification
NMBI REGISTRATION NUMBER Registered Nurse (General Division) Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) Reg. No: 225323
Certifications
04-2025
Personal Information
Title: Senior Staff Nurse
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse
Haven Bay Care centre
03.2026 - Current
Staff Nurse
Haven Bay Care Centre
01.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
The Nairobi Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2025
Diploma - Nursing
Cicely McDonnel College of Health Sciences