Compassionate Registered Nurse with 8years of experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes at konkola mine hospital with the bed space of 800 +. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Hi, I’m
Matildah Zulu
Registered Nurse
Copperbelt ,Zambia
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Konkola Mine Hospital Chililabombwe , Zambia
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
09.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Implemented hands-on Type and Type therapeutic interventions to achieve prompt recovery and discharge.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Collaborated with Number-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for Number patients simultaneously.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Konkola Mine Hospital Chililabombwe , Zambia
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Konkola Mine Hospital Chililabombwe , Zambia
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
01.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Konkola Mine Hospital Chililabombwe , Zambia
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
08.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Ndola Schools of Nursing And Midwifery Copperbelt
Advanced Diploma In Midwifery from Nursing Midwifery
12.2018
University Overview
Mufulira School of Nursing Zambia
Diploma In Nursing from Nursing
02.2015
University Overview
Awarded diploma of Nursing
Chikola High School Copperbelt
Grade Twelve School Certificate
12.2008
University Overview
Skills
Preventive health
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Reference
Dr Muleta Kumoyo
Consultant obstetrician
Konkola mine hospital
Contact:+260977565722
Mr shipili
Former principle tutor
Mufulira school of nursing
Contact:+260966907328
Chilufya milazi
Nursing officer
Konkola mine hospital
Contact: +260977466369
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Konkola Mine Hospital
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Konkola Mine Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Konkola Mine Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Konkola Mine Hospital
08.2015 - 12.2016
Ndola Schools of Nursing And Midwifery
Advanced Diploma In Midwifery from Nursing Midwifery
Mufulira School of Nursing
Diploma In Nursing from Nursing
Chikola High School
Grade Twelve School Certificate
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