Nokutula Marowa

• Working as a registered Nurse since 10/2022 to date. Specialty: Acute medicines in Renal Ward

Duties:

• Assisting with haemodialysis (HD) on dialysis days
• Administering IV medications, and fluid management
• Administering IM injections,
• Insulin and Ferinject infusion
• Cannulation and Venepuncture
• Administering of blood products
• Supervising students
• 05/2017 to November 2017, on maternity leave, gave birth 09/2017
• Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
• Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
• Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
• Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
• Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
• Conducted initial patient assessments upon admission; identified health needs and concerns swiftly.
• Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes.
• Tested glucose and administered injections.
• Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
• Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.

• Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
• Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
• Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
• Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
• Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
• Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
• Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
• Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
• Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
• Trachestomy; cleaning and suctioning

• Pregnant, delivered a baby.

• Worked as a skilled trained geriatric Level 3 nurse, who has also worked in nursing homes in the Netherlands.
• I worked closely with doctors and other medical experts to improve patient healthcare conditions.

Other Duties

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
• Managed challenging behaviour in psychiatric wards by utilising de-escalation techniques.
• Feeding and assisting with nutritional needs
• Blood sugar check and insulin administration
• Tracheostomy care and nebulisation
• Medication administrations Injections (subcutaneous, intramuscular, Intravenous, etc.)
• Head to toe assessment (including skin assessment) Admissions, discharge of patients. Health education and lifestyle to patients Wound Care Palliative Care
• I was responsible for staff on duty and students I was a involved in end of life care Meetings with the doctors during after patient reviews Job-related skills Clinical experience and spoke placements in different areas (During Nursing Education at ARU) Hospital floor skills Nursing home skills Home health skills
• Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
• Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
• Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.