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Ruth Msunza

Lusaka,Zambia

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse Midwife with extensive experience in obstetrics, gynaecological pediatric, orthopedic, and general nursing across multiple hospital wards. Adept at providing exceptional patient care and managing diverse clinical situations with professionalism and empathy. Ability to teach my fellow colleagues, students and others. Am always ready to learn where needs arise.

Overview

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1
Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Midwife

CFB MEDICAL CENTRE HOSPITAL
LUSAKA , ZAMBIA
09.2025 - Current

- ANTENATAL CARE, UNDER FIVE CLINIC, OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT, MALE/FEMALE MED-SURG WARD.

  • Provided comprehensive prenatal care to expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy journey.
  • Educated families on childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care, enhancing family preparedness and support.

Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients, addressing individual needs and promoting recovery.

  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with health regulations, ensuring continuity of care and confidentiality.

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
LUSAKA
09.2023 - 08.2025

REGISTERED NURSE

NATIONAL HEART HOSPITAL
LUSAKA CHONGWE
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Part time at national heart hospital intensive care unit as a critical care nurse.
  • Especially when they have theater procedure camps.

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE / Acting labour in charge

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
LUSAKA
10.2018 - 08.2023

MIDWIFE

SCALING UP NUTRITION MIDLINE SURVEY
KASAMA AND MPIKA
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Doing weight, height, length, muac and HB to children under 2years and pregnant woman to row out and detected malnutrition and Anemia.

REGISTERED NURSE

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
MUMBWA, ZAMBIA
11.2013 - 09.2018
  • GENERAL NURSE, worked in female ward, male ward, theater, gynaecological ward and out patient department as a general nurse.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed.
  • Developed individualized care plans for patients according
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Trained new nursing staff on policies and procedures within the hospital setting.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
  • Computer skills
  • Assisted student Nurses/clinical officers attain skills such as cannularation, wound care etc.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

REGISTERED NURSE

BEIT CURE HOSPITAL
LUSAKA
08.2013 - 10.2013
  • Full time, worked in children words both Neurological department and orthopedic ward and also in private ward.

REGISTERED NURSE

Pearl of health hospital
LUSAKA
03.2013 - 07.2013
  • Part time job, out patient department as a general nurse.
  • Midwife in intensive care unit as critical care nurse.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Nursing General

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
LUSAKA , ZAMBIA
11.2025 - 09.2026

ADOLESCENT HEALTH - CETIFICATE; Trained in Adolescent Health

PLAN
LUSAKA

LONG TEAM FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDER - CETIFICATE; Trained in family planning both short and long acting methods.

CLINTON HEALTH
CHONGWE

PMTCT MONITORING COHORT TRAINING - CERTIFICATE .1 week training by cidrz

CIDRZ
LUSAKA

MATERNAL YOUNG INFANT FEEDING - CETIFICATE; Trained in exclusive breastfeeding, complimentary feeds, counseling using a counseling card

PLAN
LUSAKA

Baby friendly health initiative ( BFHI) - CETIFICATE; Trained in skin to skin care, exclusive breastfeeding.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
LUSAKA

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE - ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY

MANSA SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
MANSA

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING - DIPLOMA IN NURSING

CHIPATA SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
CHIPATA

GRADE 12 -

CHIPEMBI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
CCHISAMBA
01.2003 - 11.2005

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Midwifery
  • Neurological Nursing
  • Orthopedic Nursing
  • Theater Assistance
  • Gynaecological Care
  • Outpatient Care
  • Pediatric Nursing
  • General Nursing
  • Health Assessment
  • Team Collaboration
  • Medical Documentation
  • Emergency Response
  • Infection Control
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Record Keeping
  • Ethical Practice
  • Stress Management
  • Analytical
  • Counseling
  • Computer skills

Extracurricular Activities

Teaching Sunday school children at church since 2004.

Farming ( vegetables and seasonal foods

Baking

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/23/87
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Zambian
  • Marital Status: Married

Location Of Birth

Kabwe, Zambia

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Nursing General

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
11.2025 - 09.2026

Registered Nurse Midwife

CFB MEDICAL CENTRE HOSPITAL
09.2025 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

NATIONAL HEART HOSPITAL
11.2023 - 08.2024

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
09.2023 - 08.2025

MIDWIFE

SCALING UP NUTRITION MIDLINE SURVEY
05.2022 - 08.2022

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE / Acting labour in charge

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
10.2018 - 08.2023

REGISTERED NURSE

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
11.2013 - 09.2018

REGISTERED NURSE

BEIT CURE HOSPITAL
08.2013 - 10.2013

REGISTERED NURSE

Pearl of health hospital
03.2013 - 07.2013

GRADE 12 -

CHIPEMBI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2003 - 11.2005

ADOLESCENT HEALTH - CETIFICATE; Trained in Adolescent Health

PLAN

LONG TEAM FAMILY PLANNING PROVIDER - CETIFICATE; Trained in family planning both short and long acting methods.

CLINTON HEALTH

PMTCT MONITORING COHORT TRAINING - CERTIFICATE .1 week training by cidrz

CIDRZ

MATERNAL YOUNG INFANT FEEDING - CETIFICATE; Trained in exclusive breastfeeding, complimentary feeds, counseling using a counseling card

PLAN

Baby friendly health initiative ( BFHI) - CETIFICATE; Trained in skin to skin care, exclusive breastfeeding.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

REGISTERED NURSE MIDWIFE - ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MIDWIFERY

MANSA SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSING - DIPLOMA IN NURSING

CHIPATA SCHOOLS OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Ruth Msunza