Takunda Muzvondiwa
Romford,essex
Summary
Dedicated and skilled nurse with extensive expertise in IV management, vital signs measurement, and surgical preparation. Demonstrates strong nurse leadership and effective communication with family members, ensuring comprehensive palliative care and end-of-life assistance. Proficient in blood transfusion protocols, urinalysis processing, oxygen administration, and elderly care competencies as L have been working in elderly care for 9 years. Adept at falls risk identification, tube insertion and removal, perioperative nursing, and medication administration. Committed to providing a caring bedside manner while pursuing continuous professional development in palliative care.
Dedicated Nurse with 14 years of experience in the effective and efficient management of Surgical , Care of the elderly and Tissue viability services. Providing outstanding levels of care , methodical patient assessment and evaluation and continued compassionate support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Flow Nurse
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Ensured adherence to nursing standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices and ethics.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities for smooth transition from hospital to home environment.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Coordinated care across large wards based on patient priorities and requests.
- Deal with complex discharge pathway.
- Complete Fast track paperwork and Discharge to Assess.
Ward Manager - Geriatric
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team through active encouragement and support.
- Enhanced nursing standards with regular staff training sessions.
- Participated in audits regularly, meeting national health service requirements consistently.
- Actively participated in hospital-wide initiatives leading towards improved healthcare services.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring safety and well-being of patients and staff.
- Oversaw patient admissions and discharges for seamless transitions of care.
- Provided leadership for effective team performance.
- Conducted regular meetings, fostering open communication among staff members.
- Liaised with other departments for coordinated healthcare services.
- Facilitated staff scheduling, ensuring round-the-clock patient care.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, promoting a professional work environment.
- Assisted in recruitment processes, selecting highly competent nursing staff for the ward.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth ward functioning.
- Maintained accurate records keeping track of patients' progress effectively.
- Ensured continuity of care, contributing to clinical and nursing reviews to ensure accurate feedback on patient care.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Answered patient queries about hospital policy and processes directly via telephone and in person.
Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist Nurse
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Educated patients on disease management and prevention, promoting healthier life choices.
- Provided exceptional patient care resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary health care team members to optimise patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure during emergency situations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients, leading to accurate treatment planning.
- Participated in regular skills training sessions to stay updated with current best practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing services, enhancing regulatory compliance.
- Managed complex wounds
- Participate in Policy writing for Pressure ulcer management
Band 6 - surgical nurse
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Carried out Preoperative care and Post operative care.
Band 5 RN
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
Romford, Havering
07.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance nursing skills.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality whilst dealing with sensitive medical information.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Carried out infection control measures resulting in reduced risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed wound dressings, contributing to faster healing process.
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Carried out Preoperative care and Post operative care.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
LSBU
Harold Wood, Havering 05.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
- IV management
- Vital signs measurement
- Nurse leadership
- Surgical preparation
- Communication with family members
- Palliative care expertise
- Blood transfusion protocols
- Urinalysis processing
- Oxygen administration
- Elderly care competencies
- Falls risk identification
- Tube insertion and removal
- End-Of-Life care assistance
- Perioperative nursing
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Caring bedside manner
Affiliations
- Singing Gospel Songs , helping others , planning events
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Flow Nurse
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
03.2020 - Current
Ward Manager - Geriatric
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
05.2016 - 03.2020
Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist Nurse
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
11.2010 - 05.2016
Band 6 - surgical nurse
Barking Havering Redbridge University Trust
05.2008 - 11.2010
Band 5 RN
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust
07.2004 - 05.2006
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
LSBU
05.2001 - 05.2004
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