Alice Chishinga
Kasama
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse from Broadfield Medical Centre, excelling in patient care planning and medication administration. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate advocacy. Skilled in infection control and patient education, contributing to enhanced patient satisfaction and safety. Actively engaged in professional development to advance clinical judgment and patient management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Broadfield Medical Centre
04.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Kabwe School of Nursing
Kabwe09.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Patient care planning
- Physical assessments
- Family Education
- Patient Discharge
Languages
Bemba
Beginner (A1)
Luvale
Beginner (A1)
Nyanja
Beginner (A1)
English
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Broadfield Medical Centre
04.2021 - Current
Diploma - Registered Nurse
Kabwe School of Nursing
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