Charity Dzingire
Leeds,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in medical, surgical, and post-anaesthetic care. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of care standards and pharmacology in hospital settings. Delivers high-quality patient care while prioritising safety and professionalism, effectively managing the demands of a fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse-Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2500 bedded)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2021.06 - Current
- 1:1 nursing care, attended to about 40 patients per day.
- Taking handover of patients from Anaesthetist and scrub nurse.
- ABCDE assessment.
- Airway management, including removing LMAs, suctioning, jaw support, and chin lift.
- Ensured adequate pain relief for all patients as needed.
- Setting of pumps, e.g., PCAs, NCAs, Infusion and epidural pumps.
- Responded to emergencies quickly within appropriate times.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, surgeons and anaesthetists for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Handover of patients to ward nurse.
- Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
- Reduced risk of infection by implementing strict hygiene protocols.
Senior Registered Nurse-Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Harare, Zimbabwe
2015.11 - 2021.06
Registered Nurse-Medical & Surgical 30bedded Wards
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals [5000 bedded ]
Harare, Zimbabwe
2007.06 - 2015.10
- Facilitated patient admissions, transfers and discharges while delegating tasks and assignments and resolving conflicts and grievances.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Provision of total patient care ie baths, oral care, feeding and elimination needs in support of personal dignity as well as optimum wellness.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals School of Nursing
Harare, Zimbabwe 2004.01 - 2007.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom 2025.01 - 2026.01
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection control
- Aseptic techniques
- Wound care expertise
- Catheterisation
- Surgical preparation
- Patient monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Team supervision
- Health education
- Active listening
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Derby
2025.01 - 2026.01
Registered nurse-Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2500 bedded)
2021.06 - Current
Senior Registered Nurse-Post Anaesthetic Care Unit
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
2015.11 - 2021.06
Registered Nurse-Medical & Surgical 30bedded Wards
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals [5000 bedded ]
2007.06 - 2015.10
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals School of Nursing
2004.01 - 2007.03