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
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
IV setup
Family planning services education
Infection control measures
Computer literate
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Patient consultation
Ear, nose and throat care
Patient counseling
Hospice and palliative care
Vaccine administration
Collecting vitals
Removing sutures
Data Collection
Home care
Physical assessments
Diabetes and nutrition education
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Direct Patient Care
Patient Evaluation
Newborn care
Procedure preparations
HIV and AIDS Management and Prevention Education
Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation
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