Christine Ndlovu
Newbury,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional with expertise in individualised treatment planning and medication administration. Proven ability to deliver compassionate care and build therapeutic relationships, while excelling in crisis response and patient advocacy. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective team collaboration, staff mentoring, and team building. Committed to advancing mental health interventions and maintaining calm under pressure, with a focus on enhancing communication skills to support career growth in mental health services.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Organised and dependable nurse with 16 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior RMN
Elysium health care
Thatcham, West Berkshire
12.2020 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Senior registered general and mental health nurse
Ministry of health and child care
Plumtree, Matebeleland South, Zimbabwe
11.2009 - 11.2020
- Devised individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
- Offered emotional support to distressed patients, instilled hope during recovery process.
- Advocated for patients' rights; fostered an environment of respect and dignity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Provided compassionate care for enhanced patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Administered prescribed medication; monitored side effects for safety assurance.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients, promoted mental wellness.
- Maintained accurate medical records, facilitated seamless healthcare service delivery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that encouraged peer interaction and support.
- Administered emergency first aid when required, ensured physical wellbeing of patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning process for smooth transition of patients into the community.
- Improved patient well-being by implementing effective mental health interventions.
- Responded promptly to mental health crises ensuring immediate intervention.
- Educated families on mental illness management strategies promoting home-based care.
- Participated in professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest nursing practices.
- Established rapport with patients to foster trust and open communication.
- Guaranteed patient safety by evaluating clients, assessing physical and mental symptoms for drug interactions and side effects.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioural health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Consulted with healthcare team to assess and execute proper patient care plans.
- Oversaw, trained and mentored student and junior nursing staff.
- Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
Education
Master of Science - Mental health nursing
London South Bank University
London 09.2022 - 07.2024
Higher National Diploma - Mental health nursing
Ingutsheni Central hospital
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2016 - 07.2016
Higher National Diploma - General Nursing
St Luke's School of Nursing
Lupane, Zimbabwe 09.2006 - 09.2009
Skills
- Individualised treatment planning
- Medication administration
- Mental health intervention
- Crisis response
- Therapeutic relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Staff mentoring
- Compassionate care
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
Accomplishments
Exceptional in my studies, driven by passion for mental health, was awarded a gold medal on my Diploma in mental health/psychiatric nursing
Affiliations
Enjoy travelling, seeing new places and meeting different people and learning about diverse cultures and religions
Timeline
Master of Science - Mental health nursing
London South Bank University
09.2022 - 07.2024
Senior RMN
Elysium health care
12.2020 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Mental health nursing
Ingutsheni Central hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
Senior registered general and mental health nurse
Ministry of health and child care
11.2009 - 11.2020
Higher National Diploma - General Nursing
St Luke's School of Nursing
09.2006 - 09.2009
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