Dedicated registered critical care nurse professional accomplished in managing patients' conditions and delivering key treatments. Expert in monitoring health and care to proactively meet individual patients' needs. Fully qualified and certified to care for patients with wide range of histories and care requirements. Focused Emergency Medical professional bringing expertise in emergent injury assessment, treatment and patient care. Proven history of sound judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MICU
medland hospital
Lusaks
05.2022 - Current
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Ambulance Nurse and Dispatcher
Command Post Ambulance Services, Lusaka District Health Office
Lusaka
09.2018 - 04.2022
Cultivated professional conduct operating under triage nursing care guidelines.
Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Transported patients from accident scenes and clinics to hospitals in emergency vehicles.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Responded quickly to medical emergencies to promote best possible health outcomes.
Explained each step of treatment to conscious patients to reduce fear and invoke calm.
Loaded patients into ambulances in preparation for transport to the nearest medical center or hospital.
Responded professionally to telephone calls.
Dispatched calls to relevant police, fire, or medical response personnel depending on individual or level.
Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.
Mentored junior team members and managed employee relationships.
Registered Nurse
State House Clinic, Lusaka District Health Office..
Lusaka
01.2018 - 09.2018
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Critical Care Nursing - Icu Nursing