Lorraine Mwangala CHOLA
Lusaka
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Tutor
Linksfield College of
Lusaka
05.2021 - Current
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
- Observed and evaluated student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects and examinations.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
Ward Nurse
Chainama Mental Hospital
Lusaka
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Offering pychosocial counseling and skills to help patients develop self esteem and social skills
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Ward Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Screening patients for cancer
- Booking patients for their surgery
- Offering palliative care to patients
- Preparing patients preoperatively for surgery and offer continued care post operatively
- Performing wound cleaning using antiseptic techniques for infection prevention
- Preparing patient for chemotherapy by administering cancer premedication
- Managing pain in cancer patients
- Managing complications that result from chemotherapy such as dehydration
Incharge
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Routinely audited charting to ensure conformance with best practices.
- Developed and actualized strategies to standardize supply and inventory management.
- Coordinated tasks and supervised 7 nurses and support staff.
- Served as primary coordinator of disciplines to promote comprehensive patient care across multi-disciplined healthcare teams.
- Directed day-to-day patient care and nursing activities within 40-bed unit.
- Coached patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment options and medications.
Ward Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Administer prescribed medication intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
- Improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives at the hospital
- Assess patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow
- Cared for elderly patients with end-stage renal failure, coronary artery disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and gastro-intestinal bleeds
- Conduct invasive and non-invasive procedures, including insertion and management of central lines, arterial lines, PICC lines, and Foley catheters
- Deliver high-standard care to patients, set appointments, and maintain care plans
- Monitor temperature, pulse, oxygen, blood pressure, and diabetes if diagnosed with it
- Ensure that all tasks are completed during my shift and that all patients receive adequate care before handover
- Assis with mentoring new staff members
- Provide appropriate medical advice to patients, families, and staff, following instructions from the doctor
- Conduct thorough physical examinations and obtain the patient’s detailed medical history
- Implement appropriate programs and care plans for patients
- Providing exceptional compassionate care and excellent communication skills
- Maintain effective communication skills with colleagues, families, and patients
- Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care
- Keep abreast of new developments in healthcare options, medication, and treatment plans
- Supporting patients to meet their general daily needs, through a personal dedicated care plan
- Out patient department
Social Worker
Matero After Care Centre
Lusaka
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Home for the aged, Providing person-centered support regardless of the client’s issues - Cleaning, making beds, cooking, serving, and personal care walks, collecting pensions, family reunions, responding to family demands, and general needs, attending clinics, activities, and collecting medication
- Working closely with referring agencies to provide support to the elderly homeless or ex-offenders
- Supporting clients to access services such as drug and alcohol charitable services and specialist health care
- Identifying the individual’s needs through the assessment and care planning process agreed upon with the client or advocate
- Preparing daily detailed reports in an accurate and timely manner - any issues or activities the individual has taken part in or will take part in and complete medication records
- Developing a relationship with the client and regularly assessing progress through a care plan review
- Working as part of a team to provide accessible and welcoming services for all clients
- Maintaining case files and client records and identifying clients’ needs through accurate assessments and making and supporting them into the appropriate service through key working and other interventions
- To directly provide support in addressing their substance use through individual and group interventions, provided by statutory services
- Support patients with mobility issues to mobilize, toileting, change, and emptying catheters, bathing, and changing continence pads
- Recording and monitoring fluid intake, alcohol consumption, and food intake depending on the client’s needs
Education
BSc - Nursing
Chreso University
LUSAKA01.2021
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
St Mary's Girs Secondary School
01.2000
English Language
IELTS
BRITISH COUNCIL04.2022
Skills
- Attentive listener
- Effective Communicator
- Family and patient support
- IV drug therapy management
- Mobility Assistance
- Life-sustaining machines
- Patient education and counseling
- Infectious disease control
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Friendly, positive attitude
- First Aid/CPR
References
References
1. Mr Phiri Edward
Night Supretendant
Ministry of Health
University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka Children's Hospital
Private Bag RW 1X, Lusaka
email; edwardphiri1987@gmail.com
2. Mrs Rita Ngulube
Deputy in charge
Ministry of Social Development
Department of social Welfare
Matero After Care Centre
Plot no 3533, Tambala Road
Matero, Lusaka
email; ritankalebi@gmail.com
3. Mr Rogers Chisenga
Assistant Director
Education Boards Services
Ministry of General Education
brchisenga@gmail.com
260969415755
Timeline
Ward Nurse
Chainama Mental Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Ward Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Incharge
University Teaching Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
Ward Nurse
University Teaching Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
Nursing Tutor
Linksfield College of
05.2021 - Current
Social Worker
Matero After Care Centre
11.2018 - 12.2020
BSc - Nursing
Chreso University
Senior Secondary School Certificate -
St Mary's Girs Secondary School
English Language
IELTS