Ketty Nakaona
Livingstone
Summary
Adept at delivering compassionate communication and expert in maternal health assessment, management of emergency cases, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes at the hospital and community level. My proficiency in antenatal care and intrapartum support, coupled with strong analytical thinking and teamwork, led to a marked reduction in high-risk pregnancy complications.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ministry of Health
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
- Provided emotional support to families coping with miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues, fostering resilience during challenging times.
- Assisted physicians with cesarean deliveries, contributing to safe outcomes for mother and baby.
- Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
- Provided comprehensive breastfeeding education for new mothers, encouraging successful nursing relationships.
- Provide care to women in labour for better outcome.
- Addressed concerns related to postpartum depression, connecting patients with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.
- Implemented infection control measures within the labor and delivery unit to minimize risks to both mothers and newborns during their hospital stay.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Used massage to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Promoted family-centered care by involving parents in the decision-making process throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
- Conducted postpartum follow up visits in the community and at the clinic to observe for any abnormalities and refer appropriately.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Ministry of Health
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Educated families on the hospice process, enabling informed decision-making during a difficult time.
- Supported bereaved families through grief counseling resources and post-mortem follow-up calls, demonstrating genuine compassion during times of loss.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop comprehensive pain management strategies for patients in their final days.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' conditions and adjusting care plans as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare facilities to expand referral networks for hospice services.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to home-based hospice care through thorough planning and coordination.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by organizing regular team meetings focused on individual patient needs.
- Improved family satisfaction by providing compassionate support and regular communication on patient progress.
- Provided direct nursing care when necessary, ensuring the highest level of comfort for patients facing terminal illness.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Enrolled Nurse
Ministry of Health
06.2006 - 12.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed HIV /AIDS patients according to the guidelines.
- Prevention of opportunistic infections in people living with HIV and AIDS.
- Offered adherence counseling to patients on long-term treatment for Tuberculosis and HIV.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Midwifery
Livingstone College of Nursing And Midwifery
Livingstone 12.2021
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Livingstone College of Nursing And Midwifery
Livingstone 12.2017
Certificate - Enrolled Nursing
Monze School of Nursing And Midwifery
Monze Zambia 07.2005
Skills
- Antenatal care
- Breastfeeding support
- Maternal Health Assessment
- Intrapartum Care
- Compassionate communication
- Family planning counseling
- Electronic Medical Records
- Health Promotion
- Newborn care
- Obstetric Emergencies
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- High-risk pregnancy identification
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Active Listening
- Labor delivery
- Decision-Making
- Pain Management
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Care Planning
- Goal Setting
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Written Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse Midwife
Ministry of Health
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Ministry of Health
01.2018 - 12.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Ministry of Health
06.2006 - 12.2017
Advanced Diploma - Midwifery
Livingstone College of Nursing And Midwifery
Diploma - Registered Nursing
Livingstone College of Nursing And Midwifery
Certificate - Enrolled Nursing
Monze School of Nursing And Midwifery
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