Katongo Luwisha

Key Responsibilities

• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Overseeing patient’s admissions transfers and discharge.
• Wounds care and dressing.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for pediatrics with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
• Administration of prescribed medication
• Inserting catheters and catheter toilet
• Bed side nursing
• Meal preparation and feeding, including special formula for malnutrition children.
• Monitored ongoing metrics for children with chronic health conditions, both remotely, and within office settings.
• Enhanced patient care by developing individualized pediatric nursing plans and evaluating outcomes.

Key Achievements

Received A grant to Engage in evidence-based practice projects in the unit
focusing on evidence in quality improvement programs that brings about change to practice in patient care and policies