Rister Kayuka
Luangwa
Summary
Rister is a medical/Surgical Nurse (RN) Who is currently working at kabwe Central Hospital.She has over 6 years of working Experience.Her current assignments are in the NICU and Surgical Departments. She brings a positive attitude to the work environment and team. She can be relied on to bring appropriate care to patients and medical support in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kabwe Central Hospital
Kabwe
08.2023 - Current
- Identified potential complications from surgeries or procedures performed on premature infants.
- Reviewed discharge instructions with families prior to discharging an infant from the unit.
- Facilitated family centered rounds by engaging families in discussions about their infant's care plan.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments administered and changes in condition.
- Assisted physicians with complex procedures such as intubations, chest tube insertions and umbilical line placements.
- Monitored ventilator settings, oxygen saturation levels and other respiratory equipment.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill neonates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Assisted in the delivery of infants and provided care to newborns in a Level IV NICU.
- Instructed medical students, nursing students, residents and fellows on the care of premature infants.
- Provided emotional support and education to parents of preterm babies.
- Provided guidance to junior nurses regarding best practices for caring for premature infants.
- Assessed patient's responses to treatments and interventions, adjusting plans accordingly.
- Provided direct bedside nursing care for high risk infants including those requiring advanced life support measures.
- Participated in quality improvement activities related to NICU processes and outcomes.
- Conducted parent education on neonate care, feeding techniques, and home healthcare requirements.
- Managed infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for neonates.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decisions and improve patient care outcomes.
- Participated in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for neonates.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff members within the ICU setting.
- Actively participated in unit meetings and professional organizations related to ICU nursing practice.
- Ensured that all clinical activities were performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Performed necessary treatments and interventions as prescribed by medical staff.
- Developed strategies to manage pain while minimizing use of analgesics or sedatives.
Registered Nurse
Kabwe Central Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: 200 plus Bed capacity Hospital
- I'm a Registered Nurse who is trained to work in any ward medical or surgical wards.Children and adult wards and preterm wards
- Nurse to patient ratio 1:10
- Registered Nurse that works on rotation in three departments; Pediatrics, NICU & Male Surgical ward
- Cases managed includes Diabetes, Hypertension, Malaria, Head injury, fractures, intestinal obstruction, pre-op patient and post-op patient, Respiratory Distress, Asphyxia, Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Anaemia, Burns, sickle cell anemia, gunshot wounds, kidney failure, wet/dry gangrene, Mental Health condition, Prematurity, Omphalocele Gastroschisis, RTA victims
- Nursing Duties ;
- Monitoring of vital signs and decoding
- Generation of reports and accurate record keeping
- Neonatal medical and surgical emergency care
- Assessing and Planning Nursing Care
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Feeding of patients via nasal Gastric tube
- Intensive critical Nursing care for patients in ICU
- Administration of Oxygen
- Maintaining accurate fluid intake and output charts
- Administration of blood and by blood products
- 200 plus Bed capacity Hospital
Nurse
National Expo
04.2019 - 09.2019
- I worked at a National Expo for 5 days attending to more than 2000 patients per day
Education
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Kitwe school of Nursing
12.2014
Certificate In Information And Technology -
Mwinilinga trades school
12.2008
Grade 12 Certificate -
Luanshya Adult APU Center
12.2003
Grade 9 Certificate -
Mwinilunga High School
12.2000
Grade 7 certificate -
Kanyihampa basic school
12.1998
Skills
- Medical
- Surgical
- Pediatric
- NICU
- ICU
- IV management
- Vaccine administration
- Infectious disease control
- Precepting
- Ventilator support
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health care consultation
- Discharge coordination
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Medical assessment
- Healthcare billing
- Diabetes management
- Lab result interpretation
- Health screening
- Chart updating
- Physical assessments
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Medical records management
- Gastroenteral nutrition education
- Preventive health
- Neonatal nursing
- Emergency procedures
- Trauma recovery
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Clinical information system management
- Emotional intelligence
- Ventilator care
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Breastfeeding education
- Palliative and pain management
- Direct patient care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Flow sheet charting
- Mental health nursing
- Documentation and charting
- Case management
- Family advocacy
- Patient assessments
- Medical screening
- Patient and family advocacy
- Personal care needs
- Patient assessment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Neonatal ICU procedures
- Insulin medication assistance
- Intake and discharge
- Newborn care
- Wound care specialist
- Patient monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- [Software] use
- Nursing plan development
References
- Cleopatra Mpondela, Area Nursing Officer-Surgical Department, Kabwe Central Hospital, +260977706613, cleopatrampondela8@gmail.com
- Musonda Chelu Mbolela, Nurse-In-Charge, Kabwe Central Hospital, +260977202143
Hobbies and Interests
I'm interested in becoming an emergency care Nurse
Projects
National Expo Nurse, 04/19, 09/19, I worked at a National Expo for 5 days attending to more than 2000 patients per day
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/07/87
Attributes
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Self-motivated and results oriented
- A Team Person
- Faster learner and Willing to take Challenges
- Computer literate, able to work with Microsoft Package
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Kabwe Central Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Nurse
National Expo
04.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Kabwe Central Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Diploma In Nursing - General Nursing
Kitwe school of Nursing
Certificate In Information And Technology -
Mwinilinga trades school
Grade 12 Certificate -
Luanshya Adult APU Center
Grade 9 Certificate -
Mwinilunga High School
Grade 7 certificate -
Kanyihampa basic school