ABIGAIL CHANDA
Registered Nurse
Ndola, Zambia
Summary
Nurse RN with 8 years of experience providing comprehensive care to a variety of patient populations, with ability to foster a trusting therapeutic relationship by promoting and restoring patient"s health through effective coordination with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient and colleague safety at all times through critical thinking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ndola Central Teaching Hospital
Ndola, Copperbelt Province
02.2018 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Zambia
Kitwe Central Hospital
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Liaised with physicians to coordinate and assist with patient examinations and treatments.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Registered Nursing - Diploma
Mansa School of Nursing
Cathedral Road Mansa 06.2012 - 07.2015
Certificate in Information Technology
University of Zambia Copperbelt Campus
Kitwe 01.2009 - 01.2010
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Preventive health
Medical Records Management
Infection control measures
Chronic disease management
Professional bedside manner
Foley catheters
Oxygen saturation standards
Lab result interpretation
Women's health exams
Ear, nose and throat care
Vaccine administration
Family planning services education
Certification
Certificate Information Technology
References
Ndola Central teaching Hospital
Supervisor- Mrs chileshe +26097980500/ 0966269650
kitwe Central Hospital
ASNO; mr Kanyanta +260960314556
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ndola Central Teaching Hospital
02.2018 - Current
Medical Unit Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health Zambia
01.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nursing - Diploma
Mansa School of Nursing
06.2012 - 07.2015
Certificate Information Technology
03-2009
Certificate in Information Technology
University of Zambia Copperbelt Campus
01.2009 - 01.2010