Tarisai Kufa
Elland,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with extensive expertise in medication administration, clinical judgment, and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates proficiency in wound dressing, catheterisation, and pain management while ensuring infection prevention and control. Skilled in nursing documentation, record keeping accuracy, and emergency care proficiency. Committed to providing dignified end-of-life care and palliative care, along with patient health education. Effective communicator within multidisciplinary teams, upholding patient confidentiality adherence at all times.
Compassionate Registered Staff Nurse with knack for improving patient care and fostering supportive environment. Led multiple initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and streamline nursing processes, earning commendations from both patients and colleagues. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and proactive approach in high-pressure situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered staff nurse
Eden Court Nursing Home
Elland, United Kingdom
2024.04 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient care, achieving improved patient comfort.
- Achieved successful treatment outcomes by meticulously following doctor's instructions.
- Devised personalised nursing care plans for each assigned patient.
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
- Conducted health education sessions for family members of chronic disease patients.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for holistic patient care.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Implemented and updated treatment plans in collaboration with doctors.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Ordered, dispensed and administered prescribed medications and medical products.
Registered staff nurse
Rose Lodge
Halifax, United Kingdom
2023.11 - 2024.05
- Conducted regular ward rounds, promoting health and wellbeing of patients.
- Administered prescribed medications, alleviating symptoms.
- Upheld the highest standards of professional ethics whilst dealing with sensitive information.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring data integrity.
- Complied strictly with infection control protocols, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication with patients to understand their needs better.
- Coordinated discharge planning for seamless transitioning into home care.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, maintaining calm under pressure.
- Educated patients about their conditions to promote self-care post-discharge.
Senior carer
Rose Lodge
Halifax, United Kingdom
2023.07 - 2023.11
- Maintained detailed records of patients' health conditions and treatments.
- Alleviated distress through active listening and empathy skills.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Improved morale by creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the facility.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Updated knowledge on latest caregiving techniques through regular professional development courses.
- Administered medications accurately following doctor's orders.
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to various dietary needs, supporting good health among residents.
- Encouraged participation in social activities to foster sense of community amongst residents.
- Conducted regular checks at night, ensuring security for all occupants within the premises.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Aided clients with nightly routines to establish effective habits.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Gwanda School of Nursing
Zimbabwe 2006.05 - 2009.08
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Administering medication
- Medicine administration
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound dressing
- Catheterisation
- Pain management
- Infection prevention and control
- Infection Control
- Nursing documentation
- Record keeping accuracy
- Emergency care proficiency
- End-Of-Life care dignity
- Palliative Care
- Patient health education
- Communication with multidisciplinary teams
- Patient confidentiality adherence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered staff nurse
Eden Court Nursing Home
2024.04 - Current
Registered staff nurse
Rose Lodge
2023.11 - 2024.05
Senior carer
Rose Lodge
2023.07 - 2023.11
Higher National Diploma - Nursing
Gwanda School of Nursing
2006.05 - 2009.08