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Progress Mutoko

Walsall,West Midlands

Summary

Highly skilled healthcare professional with extensive expertise in emergency room competence, palliative care, and acute care. Demonstrates advanced proficiency in medication administration, infection control, and patient-focused listening. Adept at managing critical care situations, leading nursing staff, and providing comprehensive patient education. Committed to maintaining rigorous handover summaries and ensuring high standards of sterilisation techniques. Career goal includes advancing to a senior leadership role within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication skills and solid foundation in patient care, combined with ability to remain calm under pressure. Proficient in administering medications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Ready to make meaningful difference in Band 6 Nurse role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered nurse

Russells Hall Hospital
Dudley, West Midlands
05.2017 - Current
  • Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
  • Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
  • Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
  • Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and patients alike.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
  • Liaised effectively with patients' families, facilitating communication between medical staff and family members.
  • Conducted triage in accident and emergency department for effective patient management.
  • Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
  • Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
  • Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
  • Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
  • Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
  • Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
  • Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
  • Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
  • Conducted informative handovers at shift end through concise and accurate reporting and communication.
  • Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
  • Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
  • Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
  • Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
  • Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
  • Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
  • Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
  • Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
  • Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
  • Used oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
  • Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
  • Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
  • Handled patients' hygiene needs in support of personal dignity and optimum wellness.
  • Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
  • Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
  • Followed modern nursing standards for optimum treatments and patient protection.
  • Tracked and addressed patient pain levels, helping promote healing by minimising discomfort.
  • Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
  • Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
  • Eased family anticipation by updating regularly on patient progress, developments and treatment changes.
  • Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
  • Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.

Registered nurse

MSI Nursing Agency
07.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed wound dressing changes, promoted healing.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
  • Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
  • Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
  • Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
  • Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
  • Delivered consistently high standards of individualised nursing care, best maintaining patients' health and wellbeing.
  • Tested glucose and administered injections.
  • Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
  • Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Monitored, assessed and recorded patient condition and coordinated patient discharge planning.
  • Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
  • Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
  • Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
  • Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
  • Coordinated specialist referrals to assist patients.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
  • Safely operated hoists, wheelchairs and transfer equipment to securely manoeuvre patients.
  • Informed patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and options, chronic disease management and wound management.
  • Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families.
  • Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
  • Tracked and escalated compliance, care and quality issues.
  • Administered medication for symptom management.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, eased distressing experience for families and patients alike.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
  • Took vital signs and treated wounds for doctors.
  • Used strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Dispensed medications and administered pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as orally or rectally.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.

Education

BSc Adult Nursing - Nursing

Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent
03.2014 - 03.2017

Skills

  • Advanced cpr trained
  • Adapting to changing situations
  • Patient-Focused listening
  • Emergency room competence
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Time management expertise
  • Patient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Care planning
  • Catheterisation
  • Phlebotomy
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Rigorous handover summaries
  • Acute care expertise
  • Patient admission
  • Inpatient unit administration
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Medical assessment
  • Infection Control
  • Critical care
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Diabetes and Stroke Patient Care
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Patient discharging
  • Taking vitals
  • Cardiac care expert
  • Patient management
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Analgesia control

Timeline

Registered nurse

MSI Nursing Agency
07.2019 - 11.2021

Registered nurse

Russells Hall Hospital
05.2017 - Current

BSc Adult Nursing - Nursing

Staffordshire University
03.2014 - 03.2017

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