Compassionate Registered Nurse with a commitment to reducing child mortality in Zambia through evidence-based care. Delivered impactful pediatric care in high-volume settings, specializing in HIV management and infectious disease control. Focused on advancing education in nursing while aspiring to specialize in pediatric critical care.
Hi, I’m
Priscila L. Lowole
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
University Teaching Hospital (UTH) – Children’s HospitalLusaka, Zambia
Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients from neonates to adolescents in a busy tertiary referral children’s hospital, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assisted with emergency triage and resuscitation protocols for critically ill children in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Managed care for HIV-exposed and HIV-positive children, administering ART, monitoring adherence, and preventing opportunistic infections, ensuring optimal health management.
- Apply IMCI protocols daily to assess, classify, and treat childhood illnesses including severe pneumonia, malaria, diarrhea with dehydration, and malnutrition.
- Collaborate with pediatricians, clinical officers, and fellow nurses to implement treatment plans.
- Educated mothers and caregivers on danger signs, nutrition, immunization schedules, and home-based care practices, empowering families to improve child health.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure infection prevention standards.
- Key Achievement: Recognized by senior nursing staff for calm and efficient handling of pediatric emergency cases.
St. Theresa Mission HospitalMpongwe, Copperbelt District
Registered Nurse (First Appointment)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Delivered holistic nursing care to medical, surgical, maternity, and pediatric patients in a mission hospital setting.
- Managed infectious disease cases (TB, HIV, malaria) under resource constraints, ensuring compliance with national treatment guidelines.
- Conducted HIV pre-test and post-test counseling, initiated ART for patients, and facilitated adherence group support.
- Assisted in normal deliveries and provided immediate newborn care, including suctioning, APGAR scoring, and thermal protection, to ensure newborn health.
- Administered routine vaccines to patients at a community health clinic to promote immunization.
- Participated in morning clinical handovers, ward rounds, and drug stock management.
- Key Achievement: Improved pediatric patient follow-up rates by actively tracing defaulters for immunization and ART appointments.
Chilenje Level 1 HospitalLusaka, Zambia
Volunteer Nurse
01.2022 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Educated pregnant and lactating mothers on PMTCT (Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV) program to enhance maternal and infant health.
- Conducted growth monitoring, malnutrition screening, and vitamin A supplementation to improve child health outcomes.
- Screened children under five using IMCI checklists; referred severe cases to clinicians.
- Provided nursing support in outpatient department (OPD), pediatric ward, and HIV clinic.
- Helped maintain hygiene standards and prepared treatment rooms for daily clinics.
- Acquired foundational experience in high-volume, urban level 1 hospital setting, fostering adaptability in diverse healthcare environments.
- Key Achievement: Volunteered consistently for 2 years while awaiting formal appointment, demonstrating commitment and reliability.
Education
Lusaka Nursing InstituteLusaka, Zambia
Diploma from Nursing
01-2021
University Overview
GPA: Distinction in IMCI & HIV Management
St. Paul’s Secondary School
Zambia School Certificate
01-2016
University Overview
Nagogwe Basic School
Primary School Certificate
01-2013
University Overview
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Health Screening
- Infection Control Practices
- Infection Prevention
- Wound Care
- Vaccination Practices
- Childhood Illness Management
- Pediatric Care Practices
- Maternal Support
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Treatment Support
- Patient Education
- Family Support Services
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Privacy
- Emergency Response
- Basic Life Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient-Centered Communication
- Developmental Assessment
- Infectious Disease Awareness
Affiliations
Affiliations
General Nursing Council of Zambia, RN License No. RN30249Husband
Husband
Jason LunguLanguages
Languages
- Chinyanja
- Bemba
- English (Fluent)
- Chinyanja
- Bemba
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/30/99
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
References
References
- Diana Sosoka, Senior Nurse, UTH Children’s Hospital, +260973 109 094
- Mrs Mwansa, Nurse Matron, St. Theresa Mission Hospital, +260971 879 187
- Mr Chanda, Human Resource Mpongwe District, +260969 498 597
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
I, Priscila L. Lowole, declare that all information provided in this CV is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.Additional Volunteer Experience
Additional Volunteer Experience
- Peer Educator – HIV Awareness, Lusaka Youth Health Initiative, 2021 - 2022
- Health Promoter (Volunteer), Local Community Clinic, Lusaka, 2020 - 2021
Specialized Training Certificates
Specialized Training Certificates
- Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), Assessment, classification, and treatment of common childhood diseases (pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles, malnutrition)
- Management of HIV & Infectious Diseases, ART initiation & monitoring, OI prevention, TB/HIV co-infection, contact tracing, adherence counseling, PMTCT
- General Nursing Care, Medical-surgical nursing, maternity, emergency first aid, pharmacology, ethics, and infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
University Teaching Hospital (UTH) – Children’s Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (First Appointment)
St. Theresa Mission Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Volunteer Nurse
Chilenje Level 1 Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Lusaka Nursing Institute
Diploma from Nursing
St. Paul’s Secondary School
Zambia School Certificate
Nagogwe Basic School
Primary School Certificate