Natasha Chisulo
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Registered Nurse with 7+ years of clinical experience in adult medical-surgical nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Critical Care Nursing. Experienced in comprehensive patient assessment, emergency care, tracheostomy and airway management, medication administration, IV therapy and wound care. Committed to safe, patient-centred nursing practice and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult patients throughout their hospitalization, ensuring continuity from admission through discharge.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor for changes in clinical condition, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Administer prescribed medications through oral, intravenous and intramuscular routes and monitor patient responses.
- Perform nursing procedures including IV cannulation, catheterization, blood collection and wound care.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation while implementing infection prevention and patient safety standards to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse - ENT / Spine Unit
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients with ENT and spinal conditions, ensuring comfort and safety in acute hospital setting.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and patient responses to treatment, facilitating timely interventions.
- Provided tracheostomy care and monitored patients for airway-related complications.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, including tonsillectomy and rhinoplasty, while providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care.
- Provided wound care, pressure injury management, mobility assistance and bowel and bladder care for patients with spinal injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Critical Care Nursing
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
Lusaka, Zambia 01.2022 - 01.2025
Diploma in Nursing -
Kabwe School of Nursing and Midwifery
Kabwe, Zambia 07.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
- Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Patient assessment
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- Wound & Pressure Injury Care
- Airway & Tracheostomy Care
- Emergency & Trauma Care
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
Training
Emergency & Trauma Training Certificate , Lusaka College of Nursing, 12/22, Training conducted in collaboration with Birmingham City University, Ministry of Health and the Critical Care Nurses Association of Zambia (CCNAZ)
Professional Registration
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ), Registered Nurse
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Critical Care Nursing
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Unit
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - ENT / Spine Unit
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - 09.2020
Diploma in Nursing -
Kabwe School of Nursing and Midwifery
07.2015 - 06.2018