Sizondo Sibanda
Hugglescote,Leicestershire
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Adult nurse with over 20yrs of experience in IV Therapy. Known for compassionate patient care and exceptional clinical skills. Expertise in administering intravenous treatments and managing patient records, leading to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to work collaboratively with medical teams, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Demonstrates proficiency in intravenous administration and strong communication skills. Capable of significantly improving patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Skilled in patient assessment, venepuncture, and maintaining sterile techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to continuous improvement and adapting best practices in clinical settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6025
6025
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Practice Nurse
Severn Surgery Practice
Leicester, East Midlands
01.2025 - Current
- Administered of vaccination/immunisations in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Implemented and managed travel vaccination and immunisation programmes for 1000+ patients regularly travelling overseas.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated chronic diseases, such as Diabetes and Asthma diseases, with 75% positive treatment outcome.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Ensured positive outcomes of Diabetes treatments, constantly reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness and working with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Assisted General Practitioners in performing effective diabetes treatments that led 75% patients to achieve improved cardiovascular health.
- Dressed surgical wounds, monitored healing and replaced bandages to prevent infections.
- Stayed up-to-date on latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Occupational Health Screening Nurse
optima Health
Nottingham/Derby, East Midlands
10.2021 - Current
- Working within Occupational Health team performing primarily health screening to over 1000 University of Nottingham and pre-employment screenings
- Working within large team and also able to run clinic independently
- Attended Health and Surveillance training.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Supported community health initiatives and delivered seminars targeted at specific patient groups.
Agency Staff Nurse
Various NHS Hospitals
Leicestershire, Leicestershire
08.2012 - 01.2023
- Responsible for assessment of care needs and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care
- Competent and capable of being deployed in many different areas of nursing.
- Dealt with over 100 emergencies during shift with calm and composure.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies.
- Advised on dietary, nutrition and illness prevention.
Phlebotomist/ Clinical Nurse
City Care Nottingham
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws and transfusions on blood donors and patients in their own homes or clinics
- Managing own caseload of over 100 cases per day and using SystmOne and ICE systems.
- Respected confidentiality and privacy, keeping all personal and health data secure.
- Collected blood samples, selecting appropriate vacutainer tubes, syringes and needles for collection.
- Labelled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and collection time.
- Prepared collected samples for transport to laboratory within strict timelines.
- Greeted patients and verified personal information before phlebotomy services.
- Facilitated blood collection for health screenings and diagnostic testing.
- Delivered compassionate care and education to reduce patient fear and anxiety.
Staff Nurse
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
05.2005 - 08.2012
- Responsible for being main point of contact for patience and contributing to provision of 75% high standards of patient care
- Working shifts alongside expert consultations and multi-disciplinary team of other healthcare specialist, observing and recording condition of patients, assisting with test and evaluation and carrying out routine investigations
- Working as Bleep Holder and allocating staff as to healthcare needs and skill mix
- Acting as mentor to over 20 junior staff, and student and teaching others as appropriate and update staff about needs for personal professional development using appraisal structure.
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals (NHSP)
04.2002 - 05.2005
- Worked as health care assistant during nursing training and was responsible for treating all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Care Management
Chartered Management Institute
02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Luton University
Luton2005
Bachelor of Science - Care Management
University of Bedfordshire
LutonIntroduction to Management - Certificate
Chartered Management Institute
LutonSkills
- Venepuncture/Phlebotomy and cannulation
- Communication Skills
- Medication administration verification
- Catheter insertion
- Tube feeding assistance
- Intravenous infusion management
- Blood transfusion procedure
- Infusion pump operation
- Medication Administration
- TPN management
- Vital signs
- IV therapy administration
- Venepuncture proficiency
- Infection Control
- Vaccination administration
- Geriatric treatment competency
- Fluid balance monitoring
Certification
- Safer Recruitment (2018)
- Train the Trainer Medication Awareness (2018)
- Train the Trainer Basic Life Support (2018)
- Alert Course in NHS (2006)
Affiliations
- Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Unison
- Chartered Management Institute
Custom
Current
Personal Information
Timeline
Practice Nurse
Severn Surgery Practice
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Health Screening Nurse
optima Health
10.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist/ Clinical Nurse
City Care Nottingham
10.2020 - 05.2021
Agency Staff Nurse
Various NHS Hospitals
08.2012 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
05.2005 - 08.2012
Health Care Assistant
NHS Professionals (NHSP)
04.2002 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Care Management
Chartered Management Institute
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
Luton University
Bachelor of Science - Care Management
University of Bedfordshire
Introduction to Management - Certificate
Chartered Management Institute
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