Fezeka Priscilla Mpetsheni

• Completed all duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between co workers and residents.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently such as medication administration, injections, catheterisation, controlled drugs audits and other duties associated with a busy care home environment.
• Stayed current on processes and procedures to offer relevant assistance. My revalidation was renewed Jan 2024.
• Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations. I was the nurse with sole responsibility for accepting each 28 day drug cycle and disposal of excess.
• Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations. I have been responsible for welcoming new employees to the company and helping them become part of the team.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

As an agency nurse I was often required to fill shifts at short notice. I had to orientate myself to new surroundings, patients and procedures quickly and with minimal support.

On any shift I would be required to dispense and administer medication to multiple residents, then I might change catheters (male and female), give insulin, do observations, attend patients in palliative care at the very end of their lives, support relatives,

Other skills I am competent with are : syringe drivers, Peg feeding, venepuncture, SC and IM injections

• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
• Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
• Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
• Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
• Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for 22 patients.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
• Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.