Mable Chikhadzula
Nottingham
Summary
Dedicated RN with proven expertise in patient care, clinical documentation, and compassionate support, honed across roles at HC-One and the Ministry of Health. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in leading teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
HC-One Care Home
Nottingham, United Kingdom
10.2022 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Ensuring comfort of residents in end of life care and keeping families informed.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing Residents needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans, using the MUST, RESTORE2, Glasgow Coma scale etc
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
- Delegating and supervising the team to ensure quality care is being provided to residents ,
- Administering PEG feds.
- Catheterisation of residents indicated of catheter and ensuring proper drainage and no signs of infection.
- Updating of care plans.
Nurse
Ministry of Health
Choma, Zambia
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Nurse
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lusaka Nursing Institute
Lusaka,Zambia 07.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Licensed RN
- Wound Management
- Surgical care
- Care plan implementation
- Palliative Care
- Taking vitals
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Medication Distribution
- Care Planning
- EMR Systems
- Long-Term Care
- Insulin medication assistance
Timeline
Nurse
HC-One Care Home
10.2022 - Current
Nurse
Ministry of Health
07.2019 - 09.2022
Nurse
Ministry of Health, University Teaching Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2019
Diploma - Nursing
Lusaka Nursing Institute