Mwansa I.J. Mukuka
Ndola
Summary
Ensure all patients receive quality treatment in a timely manner while in hospital or medical facility. Provide specialized, comprehensive nursing care and constant monitoring of critically ill patients using high-tech specialized equipment in intensive care unit, emergency room/ resuscitation unit.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Critical Care Nurse In-Charge
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola
12.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU)
- Team leader of nurses providing world class nursing care to all patients while observing safety rules and regulations in line with the safety and occupational health standard.
- Prepare detailed end of shift report for handover to the incoming crew.
- Ensure staff uses appropriately personal protective equipment as required such as masks, gloves, gowns and eye protection.
- Administer drugs as prescribed by medical doctor such as oral and IV’s.
- Perform and enforce team to operate within the General Nursing Council rules and regulations while observing employers code of conduct.
- Perform physical examinations of patients using various medical tools and equipment – temperature; blood pressure; sugar levels; weight.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness of clinical environment for both patients and team members.
- As required, demonstrate any technique such as hand washing, bed preparation and use of diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Review medical condition of patient with doctor in order for proper analysis of progress and use the history to develop future diagnostic plans.
- Facilitate patient’s discharge from medical facility.
- Carry out procedures such as installation of catheters and feeding tubes.
- Ensure all patients are monitored routinely for sudden changes using specialized equipment such as monitors and infusion pumps.
- Attending to conditions requiring invasive or non-invasive procedures such as CPAP.
- Triage critically ill patients and priority was given to patients color coded red. They were attended to immediately using the bundle care - ABCD.
- To be alert and respond promptly to any change in patients condition and report risk assessment the doctor on duty.
- Ensure correct emergency and other drugs are available by ordering and collecting from pharmacy. Also ensuring proper storage and noting respective expiry dates.
- Plan and ensure adequate staffing for every shift and make informed decision just in case.
- Be familiar with all patient hospital documentation, completing correctly entered in patient’s file.
- Carry out procedures such as open suctioning and intubation for patients who have to be sustained on ventilators. Able to adjust settings on the ventilator depending on critical illness.
- Ensure critically ill patients are treated with honor and dignity, confidentiality and privacy whenever a procedure is being done.
- Attend medical rounds in hospital and review/progress meetings as maybe required.
- Offer solidarity and support to the patient and family.
- Lead by example and provide necessary procedural guidance to subordinates.
- Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU)
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Emergency Room (ER)
- Role was to ensure patient met criteria for admission to intensive care unit by knowing the vent settings for every condition.
- Order and ensure thorough cleanliness of work place using disinfectants.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment every time.
- Administration of medication as prescribed by doctor in charge.
- Monitor and document patient’s medical condition on a quality form.
- All equipment such as defibrillator, suction machines, intubation trays are checked and in good working order in readiness for emergencies.
- For patients that needed intubation, was able to administer anaesthetic drugs such as ketamine, propofol and muscle relaxants such as suxamethonium.
- Facilitate patient’s discharge from medical facility.
- Ensure emergency crush trolley is stoked with all necessary emergency drugs.
- Emergency Room (ER)
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Company Overview: Male Surgical Ward (MSW)
- The role was to work in line with good bedside nursing care in order to promote and restore health.
- Specifically was able to clean different wounds to prevent further infections and, dressing them appropriately.
- Duties included: Order and ensure thorough cleanliness of work place using disinfectants.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment every time.
- Carrying out physical patient’s checks by use of appropriate tools.
- Facilitate patient’s discharge from medical facility.
- Monitor patient’s progress or change and report to doctor on duty.
- Use of diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Administer appropriate drugs and prescribed by doctors.
- Update patient’s record card.
- Male Surgical Ward (MSW)
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Company Overview: Male Orthopedic Ward (MOW)
- The role was to nurse patients according to respective orthopaedic conditions such spinal injuries to prevent further damage.
- Duties included: Order and ensure thorough cleanliness of clinical area using disinfectants.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment every time.
- Familiar with use of diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Administer appropriate drugs and prescribed by doctors.
- Update patient’s record card and other documentation.
- Facilitate patient’s discharge from medical facility.
- Monitor patient’s progress or change and report to doctor on duty.
- Male Orthopedic Ward (MOW)
Registered Nurse
Hillview Private Hospital
Kitwe
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Role was to provide bedside nursing care in order to promote and restore health.
- The following were my duties: Carry out basic treatment and administer correct dosage of drugs to the right patient.
- Prepare patient documentation and route it as required.
- Prepare reports at end of each shift for continuity care.
- Facilitate patient’s discharge from medical facility.
- Monitor patient’s progress or change and report to doctor on duty.
Education
Critical Care & Emergency Nursing -
Cairo University
Egypt01.2025
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Zambia
LUSAKA01.2023
COVID 19 Nursing course -
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola04.2020
Customer Care Smile campaign -
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Ndola02.2020
Advanced Diploma Registered Critical Care -
Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery
Ndola01.2019
Assessors and Mentorship -
Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery
Ndola01.2017
Diploma Registered Nursing -
Mufulira School of Nursing & Midwifery
Mufulira01.2013
Grade 12 School certificate -
Ibenga Girls Secondary School
IBENGA01.1999
Skills
- Proactive
- Fast learner
- Good time management
- Self-disciplined
- Self-starter
- Effective communicator
Nrc Number
358997/67/1
Membership
Nurses and Midwifery Council of Zambia
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/14/81
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
- Driving License: Valid license
- Marital Status: Single, two children
- Religion: Christian
References
- Mr. Godwin Mulawisha, Principal Tutor, Ndola School of Central Care Nursing, Ndola, Zambia, +260 966 901336
- Ms. Ndalasa Kamwengo, In charge, Intensive Care Unit, Ndola Teaching Hospital, Ndola, Zambia, ndalasakamwengo@mail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Gardening
- Swimming
- Singing
- Playing netball
Objective And Professional Summary
Ensure all patients receive quality treatment in a timely manner while in hospital or medical facility. Provide specialized, comprehensive nursing care and constant monitoring of critically ill patients using high-tech specialized equipment in intensive care unit, emergency room/ resuscitation unit.
Education And Qualification
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, University of Zambia, 2023
- Advanced Diploma Registered Critical Care, Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, 2019
- Diploma Registered Nursing, Mufulira School of Nursing & Midwifery, 2013
- Grade 12 School certificate, Ibenga Girls Secondary School, 1999
- Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Cairo University (Egypt), 01/2025
- COVID 19 Nursing course, Ndola Teaching Hospital, 04/2020
- Customer Care Smile campaign, Ndola Teaching Hospital, 02/2020
- Assessors and Mentorship, Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery, 2017
Timeline
Registered Critical Care Nurse In-Charge
Ndola Teaching Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Ndola Teaching Hospital
06.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse
Hillview Private Hospital
02.2014 - 05.2014
Critical Care & Emergency Nursing -
Cairo University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Zambia
COVID 19 Nursing course -
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Customer Care Smile campaign -
Ndola Teaching Hospital
Advanced Diploma Registered Critical Care -
Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery
Assessors and Mentorship -
Ndola Schools of Nursing & Midwifery
Diploma Registered Nursing -
Mufulira School of Nursing & Midwifery
Grade 12 School certificate -
Ibenga Girls Secondary School
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