Hi, I’m
NAMAKAU LUKONGA
Mwinilunga
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse/Midwife with a proven track record at the Ministry of Local Government, Zambia, excelling in maternal , newborn, and patient care. Leveraged expertise in HIV/TB patient management and emergency management skills to enhance patient outcomes. Mentored over 1,000 families, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ministry of Local Government, Zambia
Registered Nurse/midwife
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Provided forcused antenatal care to expectant mothers
- Performed HIV, Hepatitis, and Syphilis screenings for expecting families.
- Established retesting protocols in labor to ensure timely identification and treatment.
- Conducted screening tests for exposed infants.
- Implemented Isoniazid treatment for suitable candidates.
- Facilitated efficient access to ART for those diagnosed with HIV.
- Delivered comprehensive support to baby-mother pairs.
- Developed method for tracking missed antenatal and ART appointments.
- Compiled and evaluated data for strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication and counseling skills
- Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs)
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Diagnosed and treated patients with high-risk complications.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Participated in over 1000 successful births.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
SIDA
Registered Midwife
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Educated new parents on infant care essentials like diapering, swaddling, bathing techniques leading to increased confidence in parenting skills.
- Performed routine postpartum care, such as suturing and wound care.
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications and preventative measures for the health of mother and baby.
- Supported birthing partners in their roles by providing education on pregnancy, labor, and newborn care.
- Offered primary care to expecting mothers and newborn infants.
- Served as a mentor for student midwives by sharing clinical expertise, providing constructive feedback, and modeling excellence in the practice of midwifery.
- Treated men and women with sexually transmitted diseases.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Assisted in over 500 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Provided forcused antenatal care to expectant mothers
- Provided comprehensive HIV care for expectant mothers.
SHAFIK
Registered Nurse
03.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Monze Schools of Nursing And Midwifery , Monze
Diploma In Nursing And Midwifery from Nursing And Midwifery
02.2018
University Overview
- Member of Zambian nurses association
- Elected to be secretary General for student union in 2015
Skills
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Medical consultation
- Emergency Management Skills
- Clinical Performance Evaluation
- Diversity Understanding
- Maternal health
- Newborn care
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Breastfeeding support
- Postpartum care
- Antenatal care
- Emergency management
- Infant resuscitation
- Effective Communication Skills
- HIV/TB Patient Management
- Family Planning Counseling
Certification
Advanced Diploma in Registered Nursing and midwifery
Reference
1.Mwinilunga district office
Senior nursing officer
Mrs Zulu
+260979283443
2.Siabukululu rural health centre Kalomo.
Center incharge
Mrs kabwe
0976370561
3.Shafik hospital livingstone.
Senior clinical officer
Mr Felix
+260977354342
4Mwinilunga district office
Maternal child Health
Mr sharick mutale
+260 97 9403539
Mwinilunga district office
District information officer
Mr Bboda hatembo
+260 96 3474229
Languages
English
Lunda
Lozi
Nyanja
Bemba
Timeline
Registered Nurse/midwife
Ministry of Local Government, Zambia
01.2020 - Current
Registered Midwife
SIDA
01.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
SHAFIK
03.2018 - 12.2018
Advanced Diploma in Registered Nursing and midwifery
Monze Schools of Nursing And Midwifery
Diploma In Nursing And Midwifery from Nursing And Midwifery
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