Hellen Mulenga
Registered Nurse
Mkushi
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Ministry of Health-Zambia, specializing in infectious disease control and providing culturally-sensitive care. Leveraged expertise in medical assessment and patient management to enhance health outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in nursing staff, significantly improving patient care processes. Skilled in both direct patient care and administrative responsibilities, ensuring optimal health services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health-Zambia
Mkushi
09.2020 - Current
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Worked efficiently in Early Infant HIV Diagnosis
HIV/ART Tracker for Defaulting Patients
JSI Discover (USAID)
Kabwe-Zambia
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Analyzed project performance data to identify trends and provide recommendations for future improvements.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress on projects.
- Specifically utilized efficient mechanisms to track remote and defaulting clients on ART treatment.
- Performed quality assurance checks to ensure data accuracy throughout the tracking process.
- Monitored the effectiveness of existing tracking processes and identified opportunities for optimization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in Nursing
Agape School of Nursing
Kabwe-ZambiaRegistered Nursing
Kasama School of Nursing And Midwifery
Kasama, ZambiaSkills
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Health screening
- IV management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Infectious disease control
- Vaccine administration
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Postpartum counseling
- IV setup
- Home care
- Home health care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Patient management
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Medical records management
- Removing sutures
- [Language] proficiency
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Seizure management
- Patient relations
- Licensed RN
- Family education
- Neonatal nursing
- Medication administration
Affiliations
- Baking. This is a skill I learnt in the early stages of my life from my mother, whose passion n baking is immeasurable. Scorns and cakes are among my favorites.
Certification
- Diploma in Registered Nursing (Kasama School of Nursing an Midwifery)-2023
- Early Infant HIV Diagnosis by Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)- June 2023
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Reading medical journals, baking,
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health-Zambia
09.2020 - Current
HIV/ART Tracker for Defaulting Patients
JSI Discover (USAID)
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Diploma in Registered Nursing (Kasama School of Nursing an Midwifery)-2023
- Early Infant HIV Diagnosis by Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ)- June 2023
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in Nursing
Agape School of Nursing
Registered Nursing
Kasama School of Nursing And Midwifery
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