Hi, I’m
Nkosikhona Ncube
Corby,United Kingdom
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Rapid Medical Care Services ltdCcrby, Northamptonshire
Registered community Nurse
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provided exceptional evidence-based and person-centred care to patients to improve outcomes and improve quality service.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans tailored to individual requirements.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans in response to changing health status.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Administered medications, injections, and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes, and monitored for signs of infection.
- Checked blood pressure, temperature and heart rate of patients to assess vital signs and monitor condition.
- Demonstrated empathy, kindness and respect for patients through collaborative care to build trust, relieve anxiety and improve health outcomes.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
- Supported patients with chronic conditions, offering guidance on management techniques.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Participated in community health initiatives, promoting wellness and preventive care.
- Shared information regarding health care resources for new parents and infants to support healthy growth and development.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and outcomes achieved.
- Cleaned and dressed wounds to avoid infection and provide protection, following health and safety standards.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Maintained exceptional records using skills and proficiency in NHS SystmOne software to enable direct communications with patients and synchronise information.
- Prepared patient meals, providing nutritious options to enhance health and wellbeing.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Delivered personalised care to patients with chronic conditions, optimising management strategies and improving quality of life.
Rapid Medical Care Services ltdCORBY, Northamptonshire
Adult Registered Manager
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- 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.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and progress observed.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, responding promptly to any indications of deterioration.
- Utilised infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness within healthcare settings.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies.
- Delivered excellent care and management of acute and chronic pain.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac arrest.
- Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Educated family members about proper care procedures.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Assisted nurses and patients with admission process.
- Provided quality nursing care following resident care policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of care practices and environments, identifying and addressing areas for improvement promptly.
- Delivered high-quality, proactive, person-centred care, tailored to specific service user needs.
- Managed comprehensive care plans for residents, adhering to regulatory standards and improving quality of life.
- Recruited and trained compassionate, trustworthy, professional caregivers, prioritising first-class service user support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings, facilitating effective communication between healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
- Built and nurtured positive professional relationships with service users, enhancing day-to-day wellbeing and experience of care.
- Treated service users and families with dignity and respect, consistently meeting welfare needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with service users, relatives, and local communities to support patient-centred care.
- Implemented innovative strategies to meet Ofsted and CQC compliance requirements, significantly reducing risk of non-compliance.
- Maintained comprehensive service user records, enabling responsive monitoring and targeted care provisions.
- Maintained rigorous safeguarding procedures and processes, guaranteeing optimal service user welfare.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing cost-effective solutions for facility needs without compromising on quality.
- Set up business contracts, obtained signatures and processed paperwork.
- Improved care home compliance standards, enhancing reputation and popularity.
- Supervised a team of healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance patient care.
- Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
Kettering General HospitalKettering, Northamptonshire
Adult Nurse
12.2012 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following prescribed healthcare plans.
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.
- Documented patient care services by charting in patient and department records accurately.
- Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and recovery.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Participated in continuous professional development, attending workshops and training sessions to enhance nursing skills.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Communicated with healthcare team to evaluate and execute proper patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to plan and implement patient care plans effectively.
- Administered medications, performed diagnostic tests and operated monitoring devices to determine diagnosis of patient.
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.
- Prepared patients for clinical procedures, providing reassurance and practical advice to ease concerns.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine their care requirements and devised suitable care plans.
- Reviewed charts, notes of doctor and test results to stay abreast with recovery of patients.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Recorded patient food intake and nutritional needs, liaising with dietitians to tailor meal plans.
- Bathed, changed and fed disabled patients to ease comfort.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Assessed patient pain and discomfort and developed mitigation strategies to minimise issues impacting recovery.
- Implemented strategies to manage patients' pain and discomfort, enhancing their quality of life.
- Reported to head nurse and attending physicians symptoms, condition and development of each patient.
- Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ordering new stock to avoid shortages impacting patient care.
Leicester General HospitalLeicester, Leicestershire
Renal Nurse
10.2009 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patients for any adverse reactions during dialysis and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Provided haemodialysis care to renal patients daily to track fluid management, daily weights for intravenous medications and pressure sore prevention.
- Built strong relationships and trust with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Managed the operation of dialysis machines, ensuring accurate settings and adjustments for optimal treatment.
- Provided advice on lifestyle issues and supporting patients in changing unhealthy behaviours by developing health plans.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new dialysis nurses and healthcare assistants.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team to develop individualised care plans for dialysis patients.
- Instructed patients and family members on daily tasks and care needs to improve continuity of care.
- Applied infection control measures when handling laboratory specimens and disposing waste materials.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent transmission of diseases within the dialysis unit.
- Administered dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure, closely monitoring their condition and response to therapy.
- 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 emergency situations to deliver life-saving care and stabilise patients for additional treatments.
- Conducted pre-dialysis patient education sessions to explain the dialysis process and address any concerns.
- Collected blood, urine and stool samples, employing distraction techniques to calm down anxious patients.
- Conducted patient assessments, including vital signs and fluid status, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed ongoing monitoring, support and assessment of patients' physical and physiological needs.
- Consulted with health professionals across disciplines to coordinate successful treatments.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient treatments, outcomes, and progress notes in accordance with NHS guidelines.
- Liaised with renal dietitians to provide patients with dietary advice tailored to their treatment plan.
- Developed comprehensive care plans meeting patients' biological, social and psychological needs.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Fostered and gained patient trust and cooperation by developing collaborative therapeutic relationships during treatment.
- Assigned staff workload based on patient requests and priorities, maintaining smooth-running operations.
- Coordinated and collaborated with internal and external health care professionals to measure treatment effectiveness and re-evaluate care plan.
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans to help patients achieve speedy recoveries.
- Attended regular health care training to stay updated on emergency first aid and treatment methods.
Education
Bucks New UniHigh Wycombe, BKM
Diploma of Higher Education from Adult Nursing
01-2008
DE Montford UniversityLeicestershire
Certificate of Higher Education from Mentorship
05.2015 - 05.2015
SVT Vocational Training
Higher National Diploma from Level 5 in Leadership And Management For Health And Social Care
05.2026 - Current
REFERENCES ON REQUEST
The Manager Rapid Medical Care Services - enquiries@rmcareservices.co.uk
The HR Manager, Rapid Medical Care Services Ltd- enquiries@rmrservices.co.uk
Timeline
SVT Vocational Training
Higher National Diploma from Level 5 in Leadership And Management For Health And Social Care
05.2026 - Current
Registered community Nurse
Rapid Medical Care Services ltd
06.2018 - Current
Adult Registered Manager
Rapid Medical Care Services ltd
06.2018 - Current
DE Montford University
Certificate of Higher Education from Mentorship
05.2015 - 05.2015
Adult Nurse
Kettering General Hospital
12.2012 - 06.2020
Renal Nurse
Leicester General Hospital
10.2009 - 05.2012
Bucks New Uni
Diploma of Higher Education from Adult Nursing