FAITH KASONDE CHILESHE
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at University Teaching Hospital, excelling in patient assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to manage critical cases, including COVID-19 and pneumonia, while utilizing advanced IV therapy techniques. Strong critical thinking skills enhance patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
01.2025 - Current
- Total bed Capacity: 1650+
- Staff nurse: Medical Surgical
- Nurse to patient Ratio: 1:30
- Beds in Unit: 100 beds
- Cases Handled: COPD, Chest infection, Pneumonia, LRTI, ulcers, AKI, Renal failure, Chest pain, Headache, CVA, High Fever, septicemia, Head injury, HTN, Diabetes Mellitus, Malaria, Fractures
- Specialized Equipment Used: CPR Trolley, Treatment Trolley, Infusion Pumps, Chest Drains, Cardiac Monitors, Nebulizer, Suction Machine, Oxygen concentrator, Glucometer
- Total Bed Capacity: 1650 Beds. Patient Medical Data Entry Method: Paper Charting and Electronic (Electronic through HMIS). Hospital website: N/A.
Staff Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Staff Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:15
- Beds in Unit: 50 Beds
- Cases Handled: COVID-19, DM, HTN, SOB, Pneumonia
- Specialized Equipment Used: Emergency Trolley, Infusion Pumps, Nebulizer, Cardiac Monitors, ABG Machines, CPAP, Basic Ventilator, Oxygen Cylinder
- Responsibilities: Total Bed Side Nursing Care of unconscious patients, Insertion, Care and removal of Urinary Catheters, Perform neurovascular assessments, Administration of Medication, Nasal gastric tube insertion and feeding, Oxygen therapy, Nebulization, Suctioning of secretions, Iv Infusion Therapy
- Total Bed Capacity: 1500+. Hospital website: N/A.
Education
DIPLOMA - REGISTERED NURSING
LUSAKA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Zambia04.2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Emergency response
- Electronic charting
- Critical thinking
Country Of Current Residence
Zambia
Certification
- General Nursing Council of Zambia Full Registration Certificate, 08/20/24
- RN48334, Zambia, 10/22/25, 12/31/26
- R275981, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 12/17/25, 04/28/26
English Proficiency
YES, 04/30/25
Nclex
YES, 12/17/25, MARYLAND BOARD OF NURSING
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Staff Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
DIPLOMA - REGISTERED NURSING
LUSAKA COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY