Edwin Ondabu Ombasa

Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical history reviews, to inform accurate diagnoses and care plans.

Administered prescribed medications and treatments, meticulously monitoring patient responses and reporting significant changes to clinical officers for timely intervention.

Performed diverse nursing procedures, including wound care, catheterization, suturing, foreign body removal, and incision/drainage, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques.

Managed medical supplies and inventory, proactively identifying and reporting stock shortages to ensure continuous availability of essential drugs and consumables.

Provided patient and family education on home care, medication management, danger signs, and lifestyle modifications for chronic illnesses (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, HIV), enhancing patient self-management.

Executed rapid diagnostic tests for malaria, HIV, RBS, and H. pylori, delivering prompt results crucial for immediate patient diagnosis and treatment initiation.

Prepared and administered prescribed medications, meticulously recording dosages and patient responses to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and safety.

Performed essential nursing procedures including wound dressing changes, catheter insertions, and IV cannulation, maintaining strict aseptic standards.

Managed and adjusted specialized medical equipment, accurately interpreting and recording measurements to support diagnostic and treatment processes.

Conducted thorough patient assessments and developed individualized care plans, ensuring holistic and patient-centered treatment approaches.

Assisted physicians in various medical procedures, including minor surgeries, vaccinations, and diagnostic tests, contributing to efficient departmental operations.

Administered oral polio vaccine to children under 5 years of age, contributing to widespread immunization efforts.

Educated parents and caregivers on the critical importance of oral polio vaccination, achieving high community participation and understanding.

Conducted HIV testing and provided comprehensive counseling for pregnant women and their partners, significantly contributing to HIV prevention.

Initiated and managed Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for HIV-positive pregnant women, ensuring continuous treatment throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding periods.

Facilitated Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) for HIV-exposed infants, ensuring timely PCR testing and follow-up to accurately determine HIV status.

Counseled HIV-positive mothers on safe infant feeding options, balancing breastfeeding and formula feeding to optimize infant health outcomes.

Strengthened linkages between PMTCT services and other healthcare providers (e.g., CCCs, family planning) to enhance comprehensive patient care pathways.

Collected and reported detailed PMTCT service data, including client numbers and infant outcomes, supporting program monitoring and effectiveness evaluation.