melody Matshazi
Tipton,Sandwell
Summary
Before starting my nursing i used to work as a health care assistant in a residential home assisting feeding, toileting, record keeping, doing activities in the home with them, outings for example safari park. At times will be chosen to accompany a resident if they are bereaved to the funeral. Applied for a position in the nhs as a healthcare assistant for 2 yrs then started my access to nursing. Now experienced Staff Nurse of 8 years, specialising in emergency acute care. Ensuring kind, safe and effective treatment of patients with different conditions, consistently working in line with nmc guidelines as a registered nurse Offering compassionate patient care with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, basic nursing practices, and patient support. Ready to use and develop clinical skills, empathy, problem solving critical thinking, ability to continue learning and enhancing nursing skills
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Staff nurse
nisi staffing agency
west midlands, Leicestershire
12.2023 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Staff nurse accident & emergency department
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
west midlands, west midlands
01.2017 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
Health care assistant
Manor hospital
Walsall, Westmidlands
12.2012 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
Health care assistant
Orchard residential home
Wednesbury, West midlands
02.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- 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.
Education
degree in nursing - nursing
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Team player
- Flexible
- Elderly care
- Infection prevention and control
- Palliative Care
- Medicine administration
- Catheterisation
- Mobility assistance
- Patient education
- Outstanding communication
- Patient record management
- Data confidentiality
Affiliations
- love singing, travelling meeting new people, eating out and going to church
Accomplishments
Degree in nursing
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff nurse
nisi staffing agency
12.2023 - Current
Staff nurse accident & emergency department
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
01.2017 - 12.2023
degree in nursing - nursing
University of Wolverhampton
01.2013 - 01.2017
Health care assistant
Manor hospital
12.2012 - 12.2013
Health care assistant
Orchard residential home
02.2010 - 12.2012