Felistus Katulushi
Halifax,Calderdale
Summary
Highly skilled Band 5 registered nurse with extensive experience in clinical assessment, patient care planning, and advanced cardiac life support. Demonstrates proficiency in wound dressing, intravenous therapy, and pain management techniques. Expertise in medication administration and review, vital signs monitoring, and medical charting competency. Adept at infection control protocols, catheter placement and removal, and insulin administration competence. Committed to outstanding patient care with a strong understanding of palliative care. Recognised for being a team player with exceptional clinical understanding and patient intervention skills. Career goal: to continue providing exceptional patient care while advancing clinical expertise in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse
Calderdale and Huddersfiled NHS Foundation trust
Halifax, Calderdale
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Liaised effectively with relatives, keeping them informed about patient progress.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Registered nurse
Tolani memorial clinic
Lusaka Zambia, Zambia
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Educated patients on disease management, facilitated self-care.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
- Facilitated communication between patients' families and doctors; fostered trust and transparency in care process.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - General Registered Nurse
Kabwe school of nursing and Midwifery
Kabwe/Zambia 07.2016 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Secondary school
Matero girls secondary school
Lusaka/Zambia 01.2013 - 11.2015
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care planning
- Wound dressing
- Intravenous therapy
- Pain management techniques
- Medication administration and review
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical charting competency
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sterilisation techniques mastery
- Basic life support
- Infection control protocols
- Catheter placement and removal
- Insulin administration competence
- Palliative care understanding
- Team player
- Catheterisation
- Patient interventions
- Fluid therapy
- Admission procedures
- Clinical understanding
- Outstanding patient care
- Discharge procedures
- Band 5 registered
Timeline
Staff nurse
Calderdale and Huddersfiled NHS Foundation trust
04.2023 - Current
Registered nurse
Tolani memorial clinic
07.2020 - 02.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - General Registered Nurse
Kabwe school of nursing and Midwifery
07.2016 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Secondary school
Matero girls secondary school
01.2013 - 11.2015
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