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Rifiloe Dube

Salford,LANCASHIRE

Summary

I am a talented Ward junior Sister with extensive clinical leadership experience. I maintain care continuity through excellent communication and collaborative teamwork, implementing trust policies for compliant patient services. I seek opportunities to build on clinical experience with ward management role. I am confident in building and delivering individualised care programmes, while demonstrating excellent initiative and focus for reliable team and patient supervision. I am an experienced Charge Nurse skilled in developing, implementing and evaluating patient care programmes for improved outcomes. I am attentive and focused for reliable staff, student and patient monitoring to uphold care quality standards. I am a caring nursing team member with record of success in delivering treatments to patients. I bring expert clinical knowledge and judgment to meet strict care standards. I partner with fellow nurses and across care teams to deliver positive patient outcomes. Trained staff nurse that follows strict care standards to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Expertly manages pain and symptoms with safe and optimum treatment regimens. I care about patients and go beyond minimums to meet individual needs. I am a Compassionate individual that is committed to providing high quality patient care, collaborating successfully with team to meet needs of busy units. I am a motivated Registered nurse recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction as I have implemented changes in the unit derived to maintain safety. I am resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record. I take on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. I am driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results, loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring others. I am a dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion, enthusiastic Ward manager with knowledge of resolving problems in and out of the care sector. I work to increase success through effective work strategies and patient care. I am reliable with industry experience, I offer excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs, proactive planner and problem solver. I am a good listener, who listens attentively, paying attention to details.

I am a supportive professional with extensive history of assisting and caring for patients with medical and physical conditions, flexible to in-home or hospital setting while displaying care, patience and compassion to improve mobility and wellbeing. I am dedicated to help individuals in need with household chores, meals and errands, experienced in working in the community, in-home or social and hospital care settings. I am an experienced compassionate Community Support Worker who is well-versed with managing finances, administering medication and accompanying patients to medical appointments. I am committed to providing quality care and complying with safety and hygiene standards and dedicated to help patients live independently and fulfilling life at the comfort of their homes.

I am a caring individual with broad experience in dealing with patients with mental and physical disabilities, striving to offer home management and care planning to enhance welfare of patients. Focused individual with impressive track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork within high-pressure environments. Adept at project planning and managing multiple teams at once. I am dedicated to improving company sales goals , meeting business objectives while maintaining clients dignity. I am aware of the importance of evidence based practise, good record keeping, importance of Duty of Candour and maintaining integrity. I understand issues around importance of Safeguarding, whistle blowing and Person centred care. I am dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence, tactical team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Ward sister

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, Lancashire
2017.05 - Current
  • Supported wards to achieve objectives and participated in activities to promote high quality care and enhance patient experience.
  • Supervised execution of care plans for ward patients simultaneously.
  • Advised senior management on methods to apply best practice within clinical leadership.
  • Oversaw smooth running of ward
  • Cared for acutely unwell patients and complex cases by employing range of clinical skills including Life support machines, End of life care and other Critical care duties
  • Acted as visible and reliable point of contact on ward to discuss issues, queries and concerns with colleagues, patients and family members.
  • Instilled culture of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) within large multidisciplinary team, leading to increase in staff enrolment in NHS training.
  • Managed team of nurses , healthcare assistants and other MDT's.
  • Monitored ward staff performance and conducted detailed annual appraisals to identify skills and knowledge gaps and arrange appropriate training.
  • Assisted senior management to increase ward capacity rate .
  • Upheld standards of nursing care by leading multidisciplinary team as exemplary role model.
  • Supported deputising in absence of Senior Ward Manager by attending meetings and facilitating cascade training.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored implementation of Doctors' orders.
  • Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
  • Handled annual appraisals for employees and facilitated personal development plans in compliance with mandatory training.
  • Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate.
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Encouraged learning appropriate learning opportunities for staff members, promoting best practices for high-quality patient care.
  • Communicated with external departments to facilitate critical patient admissions.
  • Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Determined and implemented nursing standards and structures for better patient care practices.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures.
  • Provided excellent care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
  • Recognised and managed workplace risks, immediately determining best methods for resolution.
  • Worked closely with fellow nursing professionals to identify strategies for practice development and improvement.
  • Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Led staff to improve patient care through valuable coaching, teaching and mentoring.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals.
  • Recruited and hired individuals to add depth, expertise and talent to healthcare team.

Community support worker

North West Community services
Manchester, Lancashire
2010.03 - 2017.04
  • Developed positive coping strategies for service users with mental health users to promote independence.
  • Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
  • Completed tasks within specified timeframes and confirmed information shared between relevant internal and external parties.
  • Promoted inclusion, maintaining positive links with variety of community organisations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
  • Facilitated nutritional assessment through accurate updating of food and fluid intake charts.
  • Provided health crisis first response to prevent hospital admissions.
  • Encouraged people to make choices and life decisions in line with MentalCapacity Act requirements.
  • Reported concerns, problems and changes to the Community SupportManager immediately.
  • Developed warm and positive relationships with users, resulting in excellent satisfaction scores.
  • Encouraged social participation by accompanying users to social activities and community events.
  • Kept daily report book up to date and accurate, including records financial transactions.
  • Delivered highest standards of support to people with learning disabilities, in line with individual support plans, cultural needs and wishes.
  • Improved quality of life by supporting various aspects of personal care, including bathing and grooming.
  • Optimised outcomes by providing person-centred care tailored to user needs and lifestyle.
  • Signposted additional support opportunities to speed up progress towards service user goals.
  • Escalated concerns for investigation to maintain service user welfare and safety.
  • Sought to consistently improve support provided by identifying and discussing new ideas.
  • Complied with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
  • Led group support initiatives to increase service user's social skills and confidence.

Higher secondary teacher

Montrose Girls High School
Bulawayo, Matebeleland Central
2003.01 - 2007.06
  • Prepared appropriate learning resources to aid student comprehension of new concepts.
  • Planned academic courses to align with updates to national curriculum.
  • Used previous grades to create motivational academic targets for students.
  • Minimised Teacher Talking Time (TTT) to maximise student engagement and interaction.
  • Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
  • Planned and conducted periodic assessments to monitor student progress, marking tests quickly and providing detailed individual feedback.
  • Liaised with students, parents and teaching staff to offer holistic support catering to different student needs.
  • Actioned feedback from lesson observations to continuously improve quality of teaching.
  • Observed other instructors and lecturers, learning new techniques for future lectures and courses.
  • Established and enforced classroom rules in line with school behavioural policy.
  • Selected appropriate books and teaching supports tailored to student interests.
  • Prepared and presented student reports at parent teacher evenings, offering detailed feedback and insights for individual students.
  • Applied effective questioning to elicit answers from students and extract existing knowledge.
  • Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
  • Differentiated lesson delivery and activities based on individual learning needs.
  • Maintained bright and engaging learning space to stimulate learning, participation and engagement.
  • Identified key Learning Objectives (LO)s and provided lesson breakdown to set expectations.

Education

Post graduate Certificate in Critical Care - Nursing

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester

Management and Leadership - Nursing

Critical Care Skills
Manchester

Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Adult Nursing - Nursing

Edgehill University
Ormskirk, Lancashire
2014.03 - 2017.03

Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching

Hillside Teachers College
Bulawayo
2002.01 - 2002.12

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Manchester College
Manchester
2012.09 - 2013.07

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary team management
  • Team performance tracking
  • Clinical handovers
  • Ward resources management
  • Patient experience improvement
  • Ward rounds
  • Ward budgetory control
  • Clinical expertise
  • Evidence-based care
  • Cascade training
  • Clinical leadership
  • Clinical caseload management
  • Duty delegation
  • Performance management
  • Care plan management
  • Resource assignment
  • Health assessments
  • Patient care management
  • Vital signs
  • Medication administration
  • Room preparation
  • Computerised charting specialist
  • OR and A&E experience
  • Charting and reporting
  • Staff supervision
  • Patient education
  • Staff performance evaluations
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Catheter and wound care
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Personal care support
  • Meals assistance
  • Care team coordination
  • Care planning
  • Record management
  • Rehabilitation assessments
  • Disability assistance
  • Medication assistance
  • Staff training
  • Activity planning and management
  • Advocacy
  • Caseload management
  • Rehabilitation
  • Documentation management
  • Community engagement
  • Intake monitoring
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Safety and infection control
  • Needs and risk assessments
  • Personal finance management
  • Mental health care
  • Mealtime support
  • Behavioural therapy techniques
  • Treatment plan development
  • Behaviour pattern recognition
  • Communication skills
  • Moving and handling techniques
  • Dementia care
  • Dietary monitoring
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
  • Person-centred care
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Diabetes management
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Epilepsy management
  • Catheter care
  • Gastronomy feeding
  • Direct ward care
  • Patient discharging
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Oxygen monitoring
  • Nebuliser management
  • Problem-solving
  • Public relations

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Ward sister

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
2017.05 - Current

Bachelors (Hons) Degree in Adult Nursing - Nursing

Edgehill University
2014.03 - 2017.03

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing

Manchester College
2012.09 - 2013.07

Community support worker

North West Community services
2010.03 - 2017.04

Higher secondary teacher

Montrose Girls High School
2003.01 - 2007.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Teaching

Hillside Teachers College
2002.01 - 2002.12

Post graduate Certificate in Critical Care - Nursing

Manchester Metropolitan University

Management and Leadership - Nursing

Critical Care Skills
Rifiloe Dube