Cynthia Nogbou
Manchester,North West England
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in patient care, clinical expertise, and NMC healthcare principles. Strong communication, problem-solving, and crisis management skills to ensure patient comfort and high-quality patient-centred care. Highly experienced in conducting patient assessments, informing care plans, and implementing treatments as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
NMC Registered General Adult Trained Nurse
Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Pearce Ward
Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
08.2002 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care, ensuring effective treatment and stability.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and doctors, building trust.
- Administered medications and managed ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP systems.
- Monitored vital signs, maintained infection control, and performed procedures like wound care and catheter management.
- Assisted physicians, ensuring high-quality pre/post-operative care, and educated patients on treatment plans.
- Delivered vaccinations, triaged patients, and managed high caseloads.
- Mentored junior staff, coordinated discharges and referrals, and supported critical care.
- Stayed current with healthcare advancements to deliver cutting-edge, compassionate care and maintain patient trust.
- Promoted evidence-based practices, process improvements, and maintained accurate documentation.
UKCC Registered General Adult Trained Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
East Anglia, Norfolk
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Provided holistic, individualised care by tailoring treatment plans to meet patient needs, ensuring optimal health and well-being.
- Excelled in wound care, vital sign monitoring, and record-keeping.
- Responded to emergencies calmly and delivered life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on care options.
- Mentored junior nurses and advocated for mental health awareness.
Newly Qualified Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic
Walsgrave Hospital
Coventry, West Midlands
02.2001 - 09.2001
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
- Administered medications safely via various routes, ensuring pain management.
- Responded to emergencies, provided life support, and assisted in wound care.
- Mentored several junior staff, supporting their professional development.
Healthcare Assistant - BNA Nursing Agency
BNA
Coventry, West Midlands
02.1998 - 06.2001
- Delivered compassionate care by assisting patients with daily tasks, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping, coordinated with healthcare professionals, and supported physical therapy sessions.
- Encouraged social interaction, improving emotional wellbeing and fostering a sense of community.
Resident Healthcare Assistant
Evedale Care Home
Coventry, West Midlands
12.1998 - 01.2001
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver personalised care, supporting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with physiotherapy, personal hygiene, and medication administration.
- Monitored patient wellbeing, maintained accurate records, and ensured safety during emergencies.
- Promoted social engagement through tailored activities, enhanced client satisfaction, and upheld strict confidentiality.
Education
Access to Medicine Course - General Medicine
College of East Anglia
Norfolk09.2001
Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree - General Adult Nursing
Coventry University
Coventry04.2001
A-Levels - Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry
Speciss College, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa
Harare11.1996
Skills
- Effective communication
- Phlebotomy
- Catheter and tracheotomy care
- Mobility assistance
- Medication storage and disposal
- First-aid certified
- Chronic wound care
- Staff supervision
- IV management
- Wound dressing
- End-of-life care assistance
- Caring bedside manner
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Palliative care
- Charting and reporting
- Acute and critical care
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona, spoken in most parts of Zimbabwe, Africa
Fluent
Additional Information
I am enthusiastic about learning and implementing new ideas to enhance care standards in healthcare settings. My goal is to advance to higher nursing bands, in order to effect policies that make caring for patients more like a lifestyle than a demanding task to my team. I strive like to find innovative and effective ways to promote wellness for both patients and staff.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a diverse multidisciplinary team on the development of blockbuster medications, Kaftrio and Ivacaftor, and played a direct role in administering these treatments to patients.
- Worked during COVID-19 to minimise the spread of the virus while vaccines were still under development.
Affiliations
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
Timeline
NMC Registered General Adult Trained Nurse
Manchester Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Pearce Ward
08.2002 - Current
UKCC Registered General Adult Trained Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.2002 - 08.2002
Newly Qualified Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic
Walsgrave Hospital
02.2001 - 09.2001
Resident Healthcare Assistant
Evedale Care Home
12.1998 - 01.2001
Healthcare Assistant - BNA Nursing Agency
BNA
02.1998 - 06.2001
Access to Medicine Course - General Medicine
College of East Anglia
Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree - General Adult Nursing
Coventry University
A-Levels - Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry
Speciss College, Harare, Zimbabwe, Africa
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