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Patience Mlambo

Patience Mlambo

BEDFORD,BEDFORDSHIRE

Summary

Patient-oriented Senior experienced nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care in surgical and medical specialities. Experienced in working with patients with long-term and complex conditions within the hospital setting. Competent in verbal and written communication and able to work collaboratively with other health care professionals ensuring effective care coordination. Proficient in the use of Digital tools to input patient data and completion of assessments . Currently doing a Level 3 in education and training.




Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Staff Nurse Band 5

Bedford Hospital
BEDFORD, BEDFORDSHIRE
05.2017 - Current
  • Helping patients with activities of daily living including washing , dressing and feeding to promote independence and dignity .
  • Management of patient care undergoing elective othorpedic surgery. Including pain management pre and postoperatively .
  • Care management of patient's on traction following sustained fractures.
  • Care management of Dementia Patients. ensuring a person centred approach enabling effective care delivery.
  • Managing challenging behaviour .
  • Maintaining confidentiality of patient's records . Adhering to NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
  • Accurate recording of patients information in a timely manner , maximising data accuracy
  • Outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for my allocated patients.
  • Administration of oral and intravenous medications .
  • Promoting health education amongst patients and families improving the understanding of conditions and treatments.
  • Management of patients with longterm conditions such as Copd , Diabetes , Hypertension , Heart disease , stroke
  • knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to safeguarding.
  • Participated in professional development through mentoring students and junior members of staff.
  • Referrals to district nurses , practise nurse upon discharge
  • Culturally sensitive and respectful, treating all of patients with respect . Adhering to equality and diversity policies .
  • Maintained the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients, consistently adhering to health and safety policies.

Staff Nurse Band 5

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Coventry, West Midlands
11.2014 - 04.2017


  • Management of patients in renal failure .
  • 1:1 nursing care post renal transplant on the ward .
  • Patient education in self administration of subcutaneous injections as per doctors advise upon discharge.
  • Management of patients post colorectal surgery and the importance of dietary adjustments and wound care to promote recovery and prevent complications .
  • Wound management , vac therapy , pressure ulcer care , surgical wound care .
  • Stoma care management and educating and assessing patients with their stoma care before discharge.
  • Infection control protocols
  • Looked after patients with epidural and patient controlled analgesia pumps.
  • Management of patients on enteral feeding , peg feeding and total parental nutrition.



Volunteer Worker ( Assistant activity coordinator)

Youell Court
Coventry, West Midlands
02.2011 - 07.2011
  • Assisted in planning and organising activities for the residents , promoting social interaction , physical and mental health.
  • Planned stimulating and engaging activities for the residents tailored to their needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with running group sessions, encouraging residents to actively participate .


Education

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Coventry University
Coventry
09.2011 - 09.2014

A-Levels -

Caludon Castle School
Coventry, COV
09.2009 - 06.2010

GCSEs -

Caludon Castle School
Coventry, COV
09.2007 - 06.2008

Skills



Empathetic and compassionate

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ethical decision making

Organisational skills

Collaborative

Complies with evidence based practise


Personal Information

Nationality: Black British

Languages

English
Fluent
Tonga
Native

Custom

Patience , Mlambo, 07473872072, patience.musarurwa24@gmail.com, 176 WILKINSON ROAD, KEMPSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, BEDFORD, MK42 7GP

Affiliations

Singer , Balloon decorator and Trainer

Timeline

Staff Nurse Band 5

Bedford Hospital
05.2017 - Current

Staff Nurse Band 5

University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
11.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - nursing

Coventry University
09.2011 - 09.2014

Volunteer Worker ( Assistant activity coordinator)

Youell Court
02.2011 - 07.2011

A-Levels -

Caludon Castle School
09.2009 - 06.2010

GCSEs -

Caludon Castle School
09.2007 - 06.2008

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