Gilbert Rutayisire Karonkano, RN, MScN

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Gilbert Rutayisire Karonkano is a highly accomplished Perioperative Clinical Nurse Specialist with an extensive academic background and over two decades of progressive clinical and leadership expertise in surgical care. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Perioperative Nursing from the University of Rwanda. He views nursing not merely as a clinical duty, but as a partnership in a patient's journey toward restored quality of life.

His career trajectory includes not only clinical practice but also pivotal leadership positions, such as Nurse Unit Manager at both King Faisal Hospital and Rwanda Military Teaching Hospital, Head of Operating Theatre for UN Rwanda Level2+ Hospital in the Central African Republic and Director of Nursing for surgical services at Rwanda Military Teaching Hospital; demonstrating his ability to manage complex clinical environments in both domestic and international contexts.

Beyond clinical practice, Gilbert is recognized as an advocate for surgical safety and education, and he actively contributes to shaping the future of the nursing profession. He has dedicated much of his career to enhancing Non-Technical Skills for Surgery, emphasizing communication and teamwork as the core pillars of patient safety.