I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I am consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
To employ my knowledge and experience with the intention of securing a professional career with opportunity for challenges and career advancement, while gaining knowledge of new skills and expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
MATERO GENERAL HOSPITAL, LUSAKA
10.2019 - Current
Key Responsibilities
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provides Bed side nursing which includes, meal preparations,feeding,bed baths,oral care.
Maintains and updates patients charts and keeps all patients files secured and confidential.
Conducts blood transfusion and monitors closely for any adverse effects.
Delivers excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain .
Accurately documented all elements of nursing.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Assessment, treatments, medications, discharge and follow-up care.
Cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
Monitors and documents patient vitals and intervenes accordingly.
Counseling patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Conducts continuous Quality Control and Assurance
Writes Daily, Weekly Quartely and Annually reports according to standardised template
Discharge planning and preparations.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
home based care and community follow up on discharged clients to ensure continuity of care .
Registered Nurse, Paediatric Medical Surgical Unit
LIVINGSTONE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteering
Key Responsibilities;
Nasal-gastric tube insertion
Cannulation and catheterisation
Monitoring , assessment and documentation of vital signs.
Health education to paediatrics and caregivers.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management
Techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for burns and post op patients
Facilitated patient escorted referrals to different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Managed paediatrics recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Nursing Sciences
University of Zambia
01.2024
Certificate - Cervical Cancer Screening
Lusaka Provincial Health Office // Central for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/LPHO)
01.2019
Customer Care Service - undefined
Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO)
01.2019
Diploma - General Nursing
Lusaka Health Institution School of Nursing
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2018
ADVANCED CARDIACLIFE SUPPORT
ALISON
ONLINE
01-2023
ELDERLY CARE
CARE CONNECTION ACADEMY
SOUTH AFRICA
01-2025
Skills
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Proper catheter insertion/removal
ADL assistance
Case management
References
Vera, Ndulumina, Clinical instructor, +260 979025136, University teaching Hospital
Annie, Mwale, In Charge, +260 977968232, Matero general hospital
Enos, Mufwusha, Anesthetist, +260 962514343, Matero General Hospital
Malishuwa, Elijah, Medical Doctor, Teamlisha1@gmail.com, +260 761913662, Livingstone University Teaching Hospital
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
ELDERLY CARE
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MATERO GENERAL HOSPITAL, LUSAKA
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Paediatric Medical Surgical Unit
LIVINGSTONE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 06.2019
Certificate - Cervical Cancer Screening
Lusaka Provincial Health Office // Central for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC/LPHO)