Geastone Kutola
Luanshya
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health – Roan Antelope General Hospital
Luanshya
04.2020 - Current
- Pediatric Patient Care & Monitoring
- Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of pediatric patients, including vital signs, pain levels, growth, and development milestones
- Medication Administration: Administer age-appropriate medications, monitor effects, and manage side effects while ensuring accurate dosage calculations
- Postoperative & Acute Care: Provide specialized care for post-surgical pediatric patients, including pain management and wound care
- Chronic & Acute Disease Management: Care for children with conditions such as pneumonia, malnutrition, sickle cell disease, gastroenteritis, and congenital disorders
- Growth & Nutritional Support: Monitor and support the nutritional needs of pediatric patients, including breastfeeding counseling and supplemental feeding when necessary
- Nursing Procedures & Specialized Pediatric Care
- IV Therapy & Fluid Management: Insert and monitor IV lines, administer fluids, and manage dehydration cases
- Respiratory Support & Oxygen Therapy: Administer oxygen therapy and nebulization for children with respiratory distress
- Tube & Catheter Management: Maintain and monitor nasogastric tubes, urinary catheters, and other medical devices
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes: Perform dressing changes while ensuring minimal discomfort for pediatric patients
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Strict Hygiene & Infection Control Protocols: Ensure high standards of infection control, especially in neonatal and pediatric care settings
- Patient Isolation Management: Implement appropriate measures for contagious diseases such as measles, tuberculosis, or meningitis
- Pediatric & Family Education
- Parental Counseling & Support: Educate parents and caregivers about their child’s condition, treatment plans, and home care management
- Breastfeeding & Nutrition Counseling: Promote exclusive breastfeeding and proper complementary feeding practices
- Discharge Planning: Provide caregivers with instructions on medication administration, follow-up care, and infection prevention
- Emergency Response & Critical Care
- Neonatal & Pediatric Emergency Care: Recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies, including sepsis, dehydration, and respiratory distress
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Perform pediatric CPR and assist in resuscitation efforts for critically ill children
- Collaboration with the Pediatric Team: Work closely with pediatricians, physiotherapists, and dietitians for holistic patient management
- Documentation & Communication
- Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed nursing notes, medication administration records, and growth charts
- Shift Handover Reports: Communicate critical patient information during shift changes to ensure continuity of care
- Coordination with Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive pediatric care
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Roan Antelope General Hospital
Luanshya
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Patient Assessment: Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition
- Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications, monitor effects, and manage side effects
- Postoperative & Acute Care: Monitor and care for post-surgical patients, manage pain, and prevent complications
- Chronic Disease Management: Provide care for patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases
- Monitoring & Reporting: Observe and report changes in patient conditions to doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Nursing Procedures & Treatment
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes: Clean, dress, and monitor surgical and medical wounds for signs of infection
- IV Therapy & Blood Transfusions: Insert IV lines, administer fluids, and manage blood transfusions
- Tube & Catheter Management: Maintain and monitor urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and drains
- Oxygen Therapy & Airway Management: Administer oxygen therapy and assist in respiratory interventions
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Adherence to Hygiene Protocols: Follow strict hand hygiene and infection control procedures
- Sterilization of Equipment: Ensure medical equipment and patient areas remain sterile and safe
- Patient Isolation Management: Implement protocols for patients with infectious diseases
- Patient & Family Education
- Health Education & Counseling: Teach patients and families about disease management, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes
- Pre & Post-Surgical Guidance: Educate surgical patients on preoperative and postoperative care
- Discharge Planning: Provide patients with home-care instructions, medication plans, and follow-up schedules
- Emergency Response & Critical Care
- Managing Medical Emergencies: Provide CPR, manage shock, and respond to acute deterioration
- Assisting in Emergency Procedures: Support doctors during critical interventions
- Documentation & Communication
- Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain detailed and up-to-date nursing notes, patient records, and care plans
- Shift Handover Reports: Communicate patient updates to the incoming nursing team for continuity of care
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals for holistic patient care
Registered Nurse
Roan Antelope General Hospital, Luanshya/ Ministry of Health
Luanshya
12.2009 - 06.2016
- Operating Theatre
- Preoperative Patient Preparation: Assess and prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery
- Preoperative Checklist: Verify patient identity, surgical site, allergies, and consent forms
- Sterilization & Infection Control: Ensure surgical instruments, supplies, and the operating room are sterile and ready for use
- Collaboration with Surgical Team: Communicate with surgeons, anesthetists, and other staff to ensure smooth procedures
- Intraoperative Scrub Nurse Duties: Assist the surgeon by handing sterile instruments, sutures, and other necessary items
- Circulating Nurse Duties: Manage non-sterile equipment, ensure proper documentation, and facilitate communication between the surgical team and other hospital units
- Patient Safety & Monitoring: Monitor patient vital signs, positioning, and overall condition during surgery
- Instrument & Equipment Handling: Ensure proper use and counting of surgical instruments, sponges, and needles before and after procedures
- Postoperative Immediate Post-Surgical Care: Assist in transferring patients to the recovery area and monitor for complications
- Pain Management & Wound Care: Administer prescribed pain relief, dress wounds, and observe for signs of infection
- Patient & Family Education: Provide discharge instructions regarding wound care, medication, and follow-up visits
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of surgical procedures, patient progress, and any complications
- General Emergency Preparedness: Respond to intraoperative emergencies such as cardiac arrest or excessive bleeding
- Continuous Learning & Training: Participate in surgical nursing training, workshops, and updates on new techniques
- Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Roan Antelope General Hospital, Luanshya, Zambia
Luanshya
12.2008 - 12.2009
- Emergency Department and Out Patient Department
- Emergency Department (ED) Triage & Patient Assessment: Quickly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition
- Emergency Interventions: Provide life-saving interventions, including CPR, wound care, and stabilization of critically ill patients
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration: Insert IV lines, administer fluids, and provide emergency medications as prescribed
- Monitoring & Vital Signs: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and respond to changes in condition
- Assisting in Emergency Procedures: Support doctors in procedures such as intubation, suturing, fracture management, and chest tube insertion
- Infection Control & Safety: Follow strict protocols to prevent infections and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff
- Patient Education & Family Support: Inform patients and families about their condition, treatment plans, and post-emergency care
- Coordination & Referrals: Work with ambulance services and other departments to transfer patients requiring specialized care
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care, medication administration, and interventions
- Outpatient Department (OPD) Patient Consultation & Assessment: Conduct initial assessments, record medical histories, and document vital signs
- Assisting in Medical Examinations: Support doctors in diagnosing and treating patients with various conditions
- Minor Procedures & Treatments: Administer injections, dress wounds, remove sutures, and perform other minor medical procedures
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention: Provide patient education on nutrition, hygiene, family planning, and chronic disease management
- Immunizations & Preventive Care: Administer vaccines and screen for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes
- Follow-Up & Chronic Disease Management: Monitor and educate patients with conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and asthma
- Emergency Response in OPD: Handle medical emergencies before transferring patients to the Emergency Department
- Collaboration with Other Departments: Coordinate with laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy units for diagnostic tests and treatments
- Record Keeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, including diagnoses, medications, and follow-up instructions
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Kamoto Mission Hospital
Mambwe
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Out Patient Department / Medical Surgical Wards
- Outpatient Department (OPD) Patient Assessment & Triage: Assess patients’ conditions, prioritize care based on severity, and record vital signs
- Consultation Support: Assist doctors with patient examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Health Education & Counseling: Provide health education on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
- Wound Care & Minor Procedures: Perform wound dressing, remove sutures, and administer injections
- Emergency Care & Stabilization: Provide first aid and stabilize critically ill patients before referral or admission
- Immunizations & Preventive Care: Administer vaccines and provide family planning services
- Record Keeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records, including diagnoses, treatments, and referrals
- Follow-Up & Referrals: Coordinate follow-up care for chronic conditions and refer patients to specialists when necessary
- Medical-Surgical Ward Patient Admission & Discharge: Receive, assess, and admit patients; educate patients and families on discharge plans
- Medication Administration: Dispense and administer prescribed medications while monitoring for side effects
- Postoperative & Acute Care: Monitor surgical patients, manage pain, and prevent complications
- Vital Signs & Monitoring: Regularly check temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation
- Nursing Procedures: Insert IV lines, manage catheters, and perform nasogastric tube feeding
- Infection Prevention & Control: Adhere to hygiene protocols, sterilize equipment, and prevent hospital-acquired infections
- Patient & Family Education: Teach patients and caregivers about treatment, medication adherence, and lifestyle changes
- Team Collaboration: Work with doctors, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals for holistic patient care
- Emergency Response: Provide CPR, manage shock, and handle other medical emergencies
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain nursing notes, update patient records, and contribute to shift handovers
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health, Maternal And Child Health, Research
Texila American University
Lusaka, Zambia.11-2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Medical, Surgical, Pediatric And Community Nursing
University of Zambia
12-2015
Diploma of General Nursing - Infection Prevention, Medical, Surgical, Midwifery
Ndola School of Nursing And Midwifery
Ndola, Zambia.12-2007
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care & Infection Control
- Emergency & Critical Care Management
- Medical Equipment & Technology Use
- Surgical & Procedural Assistance
- Patient & Family Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Competence & Sensitivity
- Conflict Resolution & Problem-Solving
- Adherence to Ethical Standards
- Patient Advocacy
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance
- Professionalism & Accountability
- Decision-Making & Critical Thinking
- Time Management & Multitasking
- Supervisory & Mentorship Skills
- Quality Improvement & Risk Management
- Health Promotion & Patient Education
- Research & Evidence-Based Practice
- Professional Development
References
- Dr. Venon Moonga, Roan Antelope General Hospital, 260977171434
- Brig Gen Prof Lawson (Fanwell) Simapuka, Dean – School of Medicine, Taxila American University, 260770440710
- Febby Kachusha, Roan Antelope General Hospital, 260966973192
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/15/83
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Contact Numbers
260973631409
Affiliations
- Gardening and Poultry Farming
- Reading Books
- Parenting
- Going to Church and Singing.
Accomplishments
- Successfully conducted research for my Master of Public Health “Adolescents Access to Reproductive Health Services in Matero, Lusaka, Zambia”
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health – Roan Antelope General Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Roan Antelope General Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
Roan Antelope General Hospital, Luanshya/ Ministry of Health
12.2009 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Roan Antelope General Hospital, Luanshya, Zambia
12.2008 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health - Kamoto Mission Hospital
12.2007 - 12.2008
Master of Public Health - Public Health, Maternal And Child Health, Research
Texila American University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Medical, Surgical, Pediatric And Community Nursing
University of Zambia
Diploma of General Nursing - Infection Prevention, Medical, Surgical, Midwifery
Ndola School of Nursing And Midwifery
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