NATASHA CHISULO
Lusaka
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated registered nurse with 5 years of experience in various departments, primarily in medical-surgical and intensive care units. Known for reliability, flexibility, and ability to work well within a team. Utmost priority is delivering high-quality and safe care to all patients. Proven track record of building strong relationships with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Manage care from admission to discharge.
- Pre & post operative management of patients
- Observe and interpret patient's symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with doctors and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections) and fill in patients' charts
- Adjust and administer patient's medication and provide treatments according to doctors orders
- Executed wound management protocols.
- Inspect the wards and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds.
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Performed skilled nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, blood draw, tracheostomy care efficiently while maintaining strict infection control measures.
Nurse (Volunteer)
CHIPOKOTA MAYAMBA HEALTH CENTRE
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs
- Monitored and recorded patient progress
- Administered medications and treatments
- Administered and monitored IV medications
- Delivered effective wound management.
- Increased overall efficiency in the outpatient setting by effectively triaging patients based on severity of presenting symptoms.
Education
Bsc - Critical Care Nursing
Lusaka College of Nursing
Lusaka Diploma - Nursing
Kabwe School Of Nursing And Midwifery
Kabwe10.2018
Grade 12 Certificate -
Milemu High School
Ndola 2014
Skills
- Infection control
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Nursing care plan development
- Medical record keeping
- Patient assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication administration
- Excellent Verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Adaptability
- Microsoft packages Proficiency
- Strong medical ethic
- Attention to detail
References
- Getrude Mutombo, Sister In-Charge, University Teaching Hospital, +260 977 493 227
- Jessy Nakamba, Sister In-Charge (G12), University Teaching Hospital, 0972719464
- Florence Mambwe, Sister In-Charge, Chipokota Mayamba Health Center, +260 977 255 100
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Nurse (Volunteer)
CHIPOKOTA MAYAMBA HEALTH CENTRE
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bsc - Critical Care Nursing
Lusaka College of Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Kabwe School Of Nursing And Midwifery
Grade 12 Certificate -
Milemu High School
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