Agness Kaira
Kasama ,Zambia
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health, excelling in patient assessment and care planning. Proven ability to deliver compassionate, culturally-sensitive care while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in medication administration and emergency response, consistently advocating for patient needs to enhance health outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ministry of health
05.2019 - Current
- Conducts an individualized patient assessment , prioritizing the data collection based on patient’s immediate condition or needs within a specified timeframe.
- Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with the other members of the health team.
- Administration of basic treatment as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
- Delivers care with appropriate age and culture competence to specific patient according to needs.
- Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and the family.
- Documents patient assessment findings,physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions and progress towards problem resolution.
- Initiates emergency resuscitation measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
- Maintenance of confidentiality in matters related to patient and family or facility staff.
- Provide care in a non judgmental,non discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient and family diversity as well as preserving dignity and rights.
- Writing handover report about patient care and condition in a timely manner.
- Maintenance of competence to current nursing specialist by attending educational workshops,reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of health
Kasama
05.2019 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kasama College of Nursing
Kasama 09-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Advocacy skills
- Data documentation
- Self-care instruction
- Emotional support
- Medication and IV administration
- IV drug therapy management
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV management
- SBAR communication
- Professional bedside manner
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Reporting and documentation
- Direct patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Critical care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient education and counseling
- Direct nursing care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Intravenous therapy
- Taking vitals
- Physical assessments
- Tracheostomy care
- IV setup
- Team coordination
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Staff supervision
- Emergency care
- Discharge coordination
- Documenting vitals
- Nursing plan development
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Care plan development
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Patient care planning
- Long-term care
- Family and patient support
- Intake and discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Culturally sensitive
- Patient discharging
- Insulin medication assistance
- Family education
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Licensed RN
- Collecting vitals
- Patient evaluation
- Emergency procedures
- Medical records management
- Policy compliance
- Strong medical ethic
- IV and venipuncture certified
Certification
- Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Registered professional Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of health
05.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry of health
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kasama College of Nursing