DERRICK MUNTETE
Lusaka,ZAMBIA
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication skills and solid foundation in patient care, combined with ability to remain calm under pressure. Proficient in administering medications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ready to make meaningful difference in this role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered nurse
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
LUSAKA, UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
02.2020 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
- Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
Registered nurse
Ministry of Health
KAFUE, CHISANKANE RURAL HEALTH CENTRE
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Implemented individualised care plans; tailored interventions to unique patient situations and expectations.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
Lusaka, Lusaka Province,ZAMBIA 01.2019 -
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING SCIENCES
NDOLA COLLEGE OF NURSING
Ndola, Copperbelt, ZAMBIA 01.2015 - 12.2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Wound dressing
- Intravenous therapy
- Health promotion
- Medication administration
- Clinical decision-making
- Palliative care expertise
- Infection control procedures
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Electronic health record management
- Nutritional planning and delivery
- Prioritising patient needs
- Care planning
Affiliations
- PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
- WATCHING SOCCER
- LISTENING TO MUSIC
Certification
- DRUG SUSCEPTIBLE TB TRAINING- 19TH TO 23RD AUGUST 2024.
- ADULT HIV PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - 10TH DECEMBER 2020.
- PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELLING AND HIV MANAGEMENT- JULY 2020.
Timeline
Registered nurse
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - NURSING SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
01.2019 -
Registered nurse
Ministry of Health
03.2018 - 02.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - NURSING SCIENCES
NDOLA COLLEGE OF NURSING
01.2015 - 12.2017
- DRUG SUSCEPTIBLE TB TRAINING- 19TH TO 23RD AUGUST 2024.
- ADULT HIV PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT - 10TH DECEMBER 2020.
- PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELLING AND HIV MANAGEMENT- JULY 2020.
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