Muyayi Musonda
Registered nurse
Lusaka
Summary
Passionate and hardworking Registered Nurse possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering a year plus background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in the emergency department. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes. Highly skilled in assisting physicians and nurses with a wide range of bedside procedures, cleaning and restocking treatment areas, and maintaining the highest standards of safety. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maina Soko Military Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2021 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Used computer-based software to maintain records of patient care, condition, and progress and reported and discussed observations with the nurse in charge and physician.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
Nursing Student
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, polio and other ailments.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
Education
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery
Lusaka Apex Medical University
Lusaka, Zambia 01.2018 - 05.2021
Certificate - Psychosocial Counselling
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences
Lusaka, Zambia 06.2021 - 08.2022
Certificate - HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences
Lusaka 07.2021 - 07.2021
A Level Certificate - A-LEVELS
Springfield College
Lusaka, Zambia 01.2016 - 11.2017
School Certificate - High School
St. Joseph's Secondary School
Monza, Zambia 01.2011 - 11.2015
School Certificate - Grade School
St. Andrew's Primary School
Lusaka, Zambia 01.2004 - 11.2010
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Hobbies
I enjoy participating in go green activities such as tree planting.
I like to read, write and surf the net to learn new things.
I enjoy playing board games.
I love swimming and spending quality time with my family and friends.
I love to travel and learn about different cultures.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maina Soko Military Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Certificate - HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences
07.2021 - 07.2021
Certificate - Psychosocial Counselling
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences
06.2021 - 08.2022
Nursing Student
University Teaching Hospital
06.2020 - 11.2020
Diploma in Registered Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery
Lusaka Apex Medical University
01.2018 - 05.2021
A Level Certificate - A-LEVELS
Springfield College
01.2016 - 11.2017
School Certificate - High School
St. Joseph's Secondary School
01.2011 - 11.2015
School Certificate - Grade School
St. Andrew's Primary School
01.2004 - 11.2010