Miranda Muzah
Derby,Derbyshire
Summary
Compassionate RGN with extensive experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of various care packages. Competent in effectively and efficiently managing [Type] within [Type] teams in line with best practices and [Type] policies. Dedicated Nurse with 20 years of experience in the effective and efficient management of [Type] services. Providing outstanding levels of care through [Type] expertise, methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support. Band [Number] registered.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered General Nurse
Westside Nursing Home
Derby, Derbyshire
2022.08 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
Senior Staff Nurse
NetherHall Care Home
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
2021.05 - 2022.06
- Designed self-management plans to empower patients, family members and caregivers to participate in health management.
- Tracked near-miss and error report information and initiated strategies to improve patient safety practices.
- Implemented new treatment protocols to increase order in wards.
- Consistently monitored patient health and wellbeing to recognise deterioration and initiate appropriate action.
Clinical Lead Nurse
Elvaston Lodge care home
Derby, Derbyshire
2020.04 - 2021.05
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
- Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
- Facilitated reviews through patient chart audits, inventory and supply management.
- Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Actualised and adapted strategies and care plans to drive patient outcomes and achieve recovery goals.
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of physicians' orders.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of [Number] nurses.
Deputy Manager
Rushcliffe Care Group
Derby, Derbyshire
2016.08 - 2020.04
- Managed and monitored multidisciplinary teams, providing coaching to consistently exceed KPI targets.
- Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
- Secured £[Number]+ savings by tracking expenses and responsibly managing budgets.
- Created weekly performance reports, analysing and interpreting data to improve day-to-day business operations.
- Maintained excellent client relationships by dealing with queries and complaints calmly and professionally.
- Conducted regular audits, maintaining appropriate stock supplies to meet consumer demand.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
Night nurse
Farway Grange Nursing Home
Bournemouth, England
2004.02 - 2016.08
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
Education
Diploma General Nursing - Nursing
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Zimbabwe 1999.01 - 2001.01
Skills
- First-class patient care
- End-of-life care
- Dementia care
- Active listening
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Clinical nursing expertise
- Medication storage and disposal
- Patient-centred care
- Ethical decision-making
- Data confidentiality
- Patient record management
- Infection Prevention and Control
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Westside Nursing Home
2022.08 - Current
Senior Staff Nurse
NetherHall Care Home
2021.05 - 2022.06
Clinical Lead Nurse
Elvaston Lodge care home
2020.04 - 2021.05
Deputy Manager
Rushcliffe Care Group
2016.08 - 2020.04
Night nurse
Farway Grange Nursing Home
2004.02 - 2016.08
Diploma General Nursing - Nursing
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
1999.01 - 2001.01