MAINESS CHIKWANDA
Kitwe
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience, specializing in Labor and Delivery at Ministry Of Health, adept in emergency obstetric care and neonatal resuscitation. Demonstrated excellence in patient condition monitoring and compassionate support, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in training staff and implementing critical thinking strategies to enhance delivery processes. Also skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Midwife
Ministry Of Health - Kitwe Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
- Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health - Mansa General Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
No Degree - Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
Kitwe School of Nursing And Midwifery
Kitwe, Zambia12.2022
No Degree - Diploma in Registered Nursing
Nkana College of Nursing
Kitwe, Zambia11.2018
No Degree - Grade 12 Certificate
Hellen Kaunda Senior Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia12.2013
Skills
Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
Antepartum care
Breastfeeding support
Obstetric Emergency Response
IV Insertion
Neonatal Resuscitation
Medication and IV administration
Critical Thinking
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Attention to Detail
Documentation
Patient Examination
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Condition Monitoring
Training staff
Monitoring Vital Signs
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Languages
English, Bemba
Native language
Timeline
Midwife
Ministry Of Health - Kitwe Teaching Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health - Mansa General Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
No Degree - Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
Kitwe School of Nursing And Midwifery
No Degree - Diploma in Registered Nursing
Nkana College of Nursing
No Degree - Grade 12 Certificate
Hellen Kaunda Senior Secondary School
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