Brenda Itayi Chiyangwa
Cardiff
Summary
Experienced nursing professional skilled in evidence-based practices and clinical report writing. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, conduct thorough patient assessments, and provide exceptional care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Team Leader (Bank)
Danybryn Care Home
08.2025 - Current
- Led teams in complex care environments.
- Completed risk assessments, care plans, and safeguarding actions.
- Worked collaboratively with MDTs to support vulnerable adults.
- Provided trauma-informed, person-centred care.
- Mentored and trained new staff.
- Managed medication, audits, and clinical governance tasks.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
Agency Nurse
Hoop Recruitment, Fil-Cymru, Your Nurse agencies
Cardiff, Cardiff
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted structured assessments, triage, and risk evaluations.
- Delivered person-centred care in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with MDTs to support safe clinical decision making.
- Provided psychological support to patients and families.
- Demonstrated strong documentation and communication skills.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments, including physical examinations and health history evaluations, to inform care decisions.
- Delivered expect nursing, critical care and assessment of patient vitals.
- Advised patient's friends and family of required support levels and strategies to manage their condition upon discharge.
- Assisted theatre staff with preparations for complex cardiothoracic surgery procedures.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Responded to emergency situations with composure, applying life-saving interventions as needed.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Supported new staff by mentoring and training on best nursing practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and skilled workforce.
- Obtained specimens of blood and urine following orders from senior medical staff.
- Provided emotional support and practical assistance to patients and their families, aiding in the recovery process.
- Delivered compassionate palliative care, providing comfort and dignity to patients in end-of-life stages.
- Discussed patients' dietary requirements and confirmed serving of patients' food in appealing and appetising way.
- Assessed data reflective of patient's status in relation to appropriate age group.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Helped with general standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with planned care and support.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following established healthcare guidelines and protocols.
- Delivered pre-and post-operation care for patients in respiratory unit.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, coordinating with healthcare professionals and services.
- Assisted in the collection of specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring proper labelling and handling procedures were followed.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Conducted patient assessments upon admission, developing and updating care plans to meet individual healthcare needs.
- Observed and reported to any changes in patient's condition for nurse-in-charge to enter information in patient's records.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms and sterilising equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions and post-discharge care, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Completed and submitted all timesheets on time to enable authorisation and payment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, enhancing the efficacy of treatment plans.
- Identified risk of infection or contamination and alerted concerns to nurse-in-charge for further assessment.
Functional Disability Assessor
Maximus
Cardiff, Cardiff
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Conduct structured biopsychosocial assessments, exploring functional impact across daily living domains.
- Conduct structured telephone assessments to evaluate the functional impact of physical and mental health conditions.
- Review medical evidence and produce clear, accurate, DWP-compliant clinical reports.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate appropriately.
- Apply trauma-informed communication with diverse client groups.
- Demonstrate strong digital literacy and remote working capability.
Registered Nurse
Ty Enfys- Hallmark Care home
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
- Performed wound care procedures, applying dressings and monitoring healing processes.
Peripatetic Nurse
Linc-Cymru
Cardiff
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
Critical Care Nurse
Parienyatwa Hosp Zimbabwe & Rhino Park Hosp Namibi
01.2007 - 10.2016
- Managed ventilators, inotropes, and high-acuity patients.
- Delivered chemotherapy and psychosocial support.
- Provided emergency response, CPR, and complex clinical interventions.
- Supported families through trauma, uncertainty, and end-of-life care.
- Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections in the critical care unit.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to discuss plan of care and medications.
- Managed administration of medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products, adhering to strict safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations by performing CPR or using defibrillator.
Education
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling - Psychology
University of South Wales
Treforest, RCT01-2026
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Harare Central Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe01-2007
Skills
- ADHD & Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- CPD-certified Adult ADHD assessment and diagnostic interviewing
- Use of validated tools: DIVA-5, ASRS, functional impact frameworks
- Developmental history taking
- Trauma-informed, person-centred communication
- Safeguarding, risk identification, and escalation
- Clear, analytical clinical report writing
- MDT collaboration under psychologist supervision
- Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
- Digital literacy and remote assessment delivery
- SPSS
- Excel
- Digital documentation systems
- High-quality record-keeping and report writing
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Team coordination
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- team leadership
- teamwork
- patient assessment
- medication administration
- critical thinking
- trauma-informed care
- wound care
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- documentation accuracy
- Vital signs
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient record management
- Infection control procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient-centred care
- Excellent time management
- Nurse leadership
- Flexible
- Accurate record-keeping
Certification
- Adult ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis, CPD Certified, 2026-01-01
- ADHD Clinical Academy – Adult ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis Training
- Open University – Understanding ADHD, 12 hours
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling, University of South Wales, GBC
- Diploma in General Nursing, Harare Central Hospital
Accomplishments
- Formal Appreciation Letter – TARIAN Regional Organised Crime Unit
- Volunteer Child Counsellor – Parirenyatwa Hospital Family Clinic
- Locum Nurse – University of Zimbabwe DART HIV Research Programme
- Member – Namibia Red Cross Society
- Recognised for strong safeguarding practice and culturally sensitive care
Languages
English
Shona
References
Available on request.
Interests
- swimming
- cooking
- crochet
- rugby
- golf
- cricket
- travelling
Timeline
Nurse Team Leader (Bank)
Danybryn Care Home
08.2025 - Current
Functional Disability Assessor
Maximus
07.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse
Ty Enfys- Hallmark Care home
10.2019 - 04.2021
Peripatetic Nurse
Linc-Cymru
10.2017 - 09.2020
Agency Nurse
Hoop Recruitment, Fil-Cymru, Your Nurse agencies
08.2017 - Current
Critical Care Nurse
Parienyatwa Hosp Zimbabwe & Rhino Park Hosp Namibi
01.2007 - 10.2016
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling - Psychology
University of South Wales
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Harare Central Hospital