Shamiso Mwale
Preston
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northampton General Hospital and Blackpool Victoria Hospital doing agency nursing under DRC Locums, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Leveraged clinical judgment and compassionate care to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes. Skilled in infection control and patient monitoring, consistently advancing nursing practices through evidence-based interventions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
DRC Locums
2021.01 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
2019.06 - 2021.01
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Developed and delivered informative educational sessions for patients and families to increase understanding of cardiovascular conditions and treatment options.
- Promoted a positive environment by demonstrating empathy and compassion towards patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in cardiology nursing through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Increased efficiency in administering cardiac medications by implementing evidence-based protocols.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Adult Health Nursing
University of Northampton
Northampton, United Kingdom07.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Taking vitals
- Performing EKGs
- Diabetes management
Languages
Shona
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Registered-nurse
DRC Locums
2021.01 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northampton General Hospital
2019.06 - 2021.01
Bachelor of Science - Adult Health Nursing
University of Northampton
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