MARTHA CHALIMBWA
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Chiyota Health Post
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
RUFUNSA10.2023
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- Critical Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Chart updating
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Vaccine administration
- Appointment Scheduling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Planning
- Health screening
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Medical assessment
- Data Collection
- Community advocate
- Treatment Planning
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Newborn care
- Medical Records Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Counseling
- Maintaining privacy
- EMR Systems
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Chiyota Health Post
10.2023 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
ST. LUKE'S SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
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