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CHILESHE MUBANGA
REGISTERED NURSE/ PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse/public health specialist with more than four years of experience in social health care. Proven track record of providing excellent client support and compassionate care to patients. Eager to use skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of others.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
4
4
Professional experience
Work History
CIDRZ
Lusaka
07.2022 - Current
- Working closely with the ART clinician, adherence support
- Conducts pre and post-PrEP initiation and review counseling and health education
- Administers medications to clients at scheduled times, and assisted nurses with assessments
- Assists in the provision of care to patients to ensure their comfort/safety needs are identified taking into consideration cultural, and religious beliefs, respecting values, and respecting those beliefs
- Manages and ensured that patients’ hygiene requirements were met
- Keeps all records up to date, and all filing correctly placed
- Collects samples for all key investigations to ensure client eligibility and safety as per guidelines
- Prepared and distributed supplies and maintained appropriate records
- Performs any other duties assigned to me by my supervisor
- Takes structured sexual, drug use, and medical history
- Measures vital signs (blood pressure and body temperature), and performs phlebotomy
- Conducts point-of-care tests (HIV antibody), screen for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), GBV, Pregnancy, and non-communicable diseases and offer first-line support and referrals
- Provides counseling on general HIV prevention including PrEP use and adherence, family planning and contraception, and STIs
- Fills prescriptions, including labeling, and dispenses medications
- Coordinates with DREAMS Center/KP Hub level staff to provide information on PrEP and other health care services and counseling on adherence, HIV prevention, sexual health, and contraception.
REGISTERED NURSE- COVID FRONTLINER
CIDRZ-Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
- This was an MOU between the center for infectious diseases research in Zambia and the Zambian ministry of health
- Worked in the female ward during the COVID pandemic, my role in combating the pandemic included testing, patient care, implementing infection prevention measures, health education, and administering medication to over 10 patients daily as inpatient wards would have over 50 patients.
- worked in the general ICU with a capacity of 8 patients providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients, determining the next course of action and consulting experienced medical staff where necessary.
- Worked in the special observation unit- and ICU for women with high-risk pregnancies- in this department, I closely monitored the patient’s vital signs, administered specialized care, prepared patients for surgery, escorted patients to the theatre, handled all intravenous procedures and medications and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the unborn child.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Chronic patient care in the intensive care unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for roughly 10 patients per shift.
- Also worked in the medical wards, providing patient care, administering medications to over 40 patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring the well-being of those under my care
- To competently carry out nursing procedures and treatment efficiently, organize quality nursing care management by any standing instructions through liaison and coordination with relevant departments and personnel.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on the well-being of patients.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to the nurse in charge for resolution.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to the age of patients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Monitored patient vital signs, and applied nursing diagnosis while reporting any changes to medical doctors
Volunteer nurse
Cancer Diseases Hospital
Lusaka
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide ongoing support daily to patients, families, and carers where there may be emotional, physical, and life-threatening conditions
- I seamlessly managed over 5 patients daily as the outpatient department saw roughly more than 60 patient cases daily
- Conducting thorough assessments, administering treatments, and offering compassionate support to individuals facing cancer diagnoses
- Coordinating follow-up care, ensuring each patient receives the attention and care they deserve
- Provide support to other team members about this work
- Communicate difficult or sometimes distressing information effectively on some occasions
- Maintain a high standard of infection control ensuring safe disposal of materials contaminated with body fluids such as wound exudates, blood, urine, and stool
- Work in the COVID-19 isolation room by testing every patient for COVID-19 and contacting clients daily and completing the COVID monitoring tools for each client
- Collaborate with the team to plan for patient care
- Predominantly providing direct care to people
- Working closely with social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, dieticians, and general practitioners, to help clients develop independence and community integration
- Assist and deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatments of patients
- Administer medication, catheterization, tube feeding, and any other relevant required nursing tasks before transferring the patients to the inpatient unit
- Advice on nursing care and disease prevention
- Accurately recording observations of the persons’ conditions and needs.
STUDENT NURSE -PSYCHIATRY
CHAINAMA HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate the patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Offered comprehensive counseling to clients.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in maintaining treatment protocol.
- Provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive, and psychosocial care to clients
- Encourages clients to take treatment prescribed by medical personnel.
- Maintained filing system for all client records including psychosocial forms as Client confidentiality must be maintained at all times.
Student Nurse
KALINGALINGA CLINIC
Lusaka
01.2017
- Answered call bells, emergency bells, the door, the telephone and greeted visitors
- Promoted mental and physical activities for residents through the key worker system: by talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreation
- Helped to ensure the preparation, cooking, and serving of food met the required standards
- Adhered to policies and procedures within the Home
- Led, facilitated, and participated in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisal, and development activities
- Assisted residents with their personal care needs
- Helped to control the issue of drugs for which the Home has taken responsibility
- Maintained the necessary records and ensured the accuracy and reliability of the systems for administering medication
- Helped with the completion of Plans of Care for residents, and new residents and helped with resident reviews
- Assisted Registered Manager to ensure that all records required to be kept in the home by the Care Standards Act 2000 and any subsequent relevant legislation were maintained accurately, and are up to date
- Carried out supervision and induction of designated staff as required
- Multi-tasking
- Counselling skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Problem Solving skills
- Team-Work
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literate.
Student Nurse
Kasama General Hospital
Northern Province
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Coordinating follow-up care, ensuring each patient receives the attention and care they deserve
- Provide support to other team members about this work
- Communicate difficult or sometimes distressing information effectively on some occasions
- Offering comprehensive counseling to clients
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in maintaining treatment protocol
- Maintain filing system for all client records including psychosocial forms
- Assisted residents with their personal care needs
- Took and recorded observations of patient’s temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Maintain a high standard of infection control ensuring safe disposal of materials contaminated with body fluids such as wound exudates, blood, urine, and stool.
Education
BSc. Nursing - General Nursing
Lusaka APEX Medical University
01.2015 - 11.2019
Masters of Public Health - General MPH
University of Lusaka
01.2021 - 04.2023
Advanced Diploma in HIV nurse practitioner - HIV
Lusaka
01.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsundefined
Personal Information
Nationality: Zambian
References
- Vakachani Banda, District HIV prevention officer, CHEKUP 1 CIDRZ, +260 96 7918171, vakachani.banda@cidrz.org
- Dr. David Singini, Project Co Ordinator (COVID RESPONSE), CIDRZ, +260 96 2216122/+260 97 6032358
- Sr Agness Ngonga, Nurse, Cancer Diseases Hospital, P.O Box Rw 51337, Lusaka, Zambia, +260 96 4846264
Affiliations
general nursing and midwifery council of zambia
Software
Microsoft Office Suite: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is often essential for various roles
Certification
Bachelor of science in nursing
Interests
Volunteering
Community involvement
Baking
Reading
Travelling
Inclusivity
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Masters public health
04-2023
Advanced Diploma in HIV nurse practitioner - HIV
Lusaka
01.2023 - 05.2024
CIDRZ
07.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE- COVID FRONTLINER
CIDRZ-Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2022
Masters of Public Health - General MPH
University of Lusaka
01.2021 - 04.2023
Volunteer nurse
Cancer Diseases Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of science in nursing
11-2019
STUDENT NURSE -PSYCHIATRY
CHAINAMA HOSPITAL
05.2018 - 06.2018
Student Nurse
KALINGALINGA CLINIC
01.2017
Student Nurse
Kasama General Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2017
BSc. Nursing - General Nursing
Lusaka APEX Medical University
01.2015 - 11.2019
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