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Grace Kudzayi Dzumbunu

Grace Kudzayi Dzumbunu

Stoke Poges,Buckinghamshire

Summary


I am a final year Adult Nursing student with over a decade of experience working as a support worker and care assistant in diverse healthcare settings. My background has given me a strong foundation in compassionate, person-centred care particularly supporting adults with complex needs such as dementia and epilepsy. Through my nursing training and clinical placements, I have developed key skills in clinical assessment, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork. I am now seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse role to combine my practical experience and academic knowledge to deliver safe, dignified and high quality care while continuing to grow as a newly registered nurse.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Care assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.

Support Worker

Epilepsy Society
Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire
03.2015 - 09.2022
  • Monitoring and documenting seizure activities and updating records
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
  • Updating care plans and daily records, compiled with GDPR and data protection laws.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Shift leading
  • Key-worker role
  • Communication link worker, liaising with speech therapist to device communication plans for clients.

Care assistant

Team Support
Slough
05.2014 - 03.2015
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity in various settings such as elderly care and learning disabilities.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor and kept records updated.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.

Factory worker

Selig UK
Slough
02.2009 - 07.2012
  • Kept workspaces clean and organised with regular attention.
  • Manually sorted and loaded goods.
  • Followed work orders to sort items destined for storage, production lines, or shipping.
  • Maintained fast pace and attention to detail to meet productivity targets.
  • Inspected materials to check cut, shape and finish met quality standards.
  • Used press and punch press machines to achieve goods to manufacturing specifications.
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.

Education

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Healthcare

Forest Group Colleges - Langley
Langley, UK
09/2021 - 06/2022

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths - Maths

Windsor Forest Group Colleges
Langley, UK
04/2021 - 06/2022

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

City & Guilds
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
Uxbridge, Hillingdon
09/2022 -

Skills


  • Vital signs monitoring, patient observation and documentation
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Infection prevention
  • Medication administration ( under supervision)
  • Pressure area care and skin integrity assessment
  • Basic Life Support
  • Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients (SBAR)
  • Moving and handling and mobility support


    • Communication

  • Empathy, patience and compassion
  • Clear verbal and confident communication
  • Working with diverse populations
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques


    • Professional and Organisational Skills

  • Teamwork in a multidisciplinary environments
  • Maintaining confidentiality and dignity
  • Adherence to the NMC Code and professional values
  • Risk assessment and safeguarding awareness


    • Transferable skills

  • Providing emotional support and companionship
  • Resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure



Affiliations

  • Nature walks, youth work through the Salvation Army

Timeline

Care assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group
09.2024 - Current

Support Worker

Epilepsy Society
03.2015 - 09.2022

Care assistant

Team Support
05.2014 - 03.2015

Factory worker

Selig UK
02.2009 - 07.2012

Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Healthcare

Forest Group Colleges - Langley
09/2021 - 06/2022

Level 2 Functional Skills Maths - Maths

Windsor Forest Group Colleges
04/2021 - 06/2022

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

City & Guilds

Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University
09/2022 -

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