Florence Kachusha
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health, specializing in patient care and health education. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and providing mental health support, achieving significant improvements in patient wellness. Demonstrates strong patient management abilities and a commitment to advancing healthcare standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Volunteer)
Ministry of Health
05.2024 - Current
- Provides emotional support to patients and their families.
- HIV/AIDS testing, counseling and management.
- Assesses and offers nursing advice to patients with medical complaints or concerns and responds to requests for assistance.
- Transports patients and helps with discharge procedures.
- Educates patients on infection and disease control, family planning and new baby care to promote community health and wellness.
- Performs patient screening.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
07.2023 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patients'' progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to continually meet their evolving healthcare needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care within the healthcare team through clear communication and detailed documentation.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.
- Screened patients for different conditions.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Employed knowledge in growth and development principles to provide care appropriate to age of patients.
- Conducted education on family planning, antenatal and maternity to expectant mothers.
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Assessed care needs of patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medication.
Education
Nursing
Mansa School of Nursing
Mansa12.2023
Secondary Education
Holy Trinity Secondary School
Mansa, Zambia12.2017
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Health Education
- Mental health care
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Records Documentation
Affiliations
- Nursing and Midwifery council of zambia
Certification
- Registered Nurse License - Jan 2024-Dec 2024.
- Registered Nurse Certificate (Fulltime) - NMCZ.
- Registered nurse Diploma - NMCZ.
- Grade 12 Certificate - Examination council of Zambia.
Hobbies
- Reading
- Volunteering
- Cooking
- Gardening
Additional Information
- NRC: 383143/33/1
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital status: Single
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Volunteer)
Ministry of Health
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
07.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
05.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
04.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Trainee
Ministry of Health
04.2022 - 05.2022
Nursing
Mansa School of Nursing
Secondary Education
Holy Trinity Secondary School
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