TENDAI K. MHARAPARA

Currently working with ID medical in L&D Hospital as well as Bedford Hospital. Still working in Medical and surgical wards; ED; acute assessment unit including ambulatory and contingency wards as required whenever agency work is available.

• I provide emotional support to patients during the night, reducing anxiety levels.
• I do my utmost to maintain confidentiality of all patient information whilst complying with privacy laws.
• I ensure to develop rapport with patients and also patients' relatives fostering a positive atmosphere for healing.
• Daily accurate monitoring of vital signs of critically ill patients for immediate response. This includes appropriately escalating deterioration of patients on the ward.
• I ensure all mandatory training is up to date and I keep myself informed so as to competently deliver life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• I still mentor student and junior nurses as required on the wards, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
• I still assist with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning on the ward.
• Assisting patients with healing and recovery after surgery remains a priority while working on surgical wards looking after patients who have undergone various procedures.
• I am competent with all routes of medication administration including oral, topical and IV medications to manage patient symptoms.
• I still adapt to sterile dressing of surgical wounds, monitoring healing and replace bandages according to care plans to prevent infections.
• I do my best to stay up-to-date on the latest nursing developments to provide best patient care.

I worked at this 80 bedded nursing home for a brief period as a night nurse. My duties included:

• Attending to residents personal care needs including administering of medication to residents; maintaining safety and improving health conditions.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals enhancing teamwork.
• Maintained confidentiality of all resident information complying with privacy laws.
• Managed administration of prescribed medicines resulting in improved health outcomes.
• Assured patient comfort by adjusting bedding and environment.
• Developed rapport with residents fostering a positive atmosphere for healing.
• Worked closely with families educating them about the condition of their loved ones.
• Ensured clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures.
• Responded promptly to call lights, enhancing resident satisfaction.

• Looked after patients in all wards mostly allocated on arrival; medical as well as surgical wards including acute care units and ED in hospitals located in Bedfordshire County.
• Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
• Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
• Admission and Discharge of patients in ED and other medical or surgical acute care units.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors continued and clinicians for consistent
• communication and best care practices.
• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
• Tested glucose and administered injections.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Assisted doctors and other nursing staff.
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Stroke care including Peg, NG tube, NJ tube, Catheter care as well as neurological observations. Safe use of antihypertensives as prescribed including acute care of thrombolised patients.
• Post op care including Wound care management; stoma care; Pain management; neurovascular observations; care for trauma patients; post op chest and bile drainage care.
• Acquired skills during exposure to patients in ED and acute care units. IV fluid administration, safe IV antibiotics administration, cannulation, phlebotomy, urinalysis as requested and prescribed by the ED doctors.

• Participated actively in continuity of care in wards that I was allocated to work in. This included acute care wards as well as paediatric wards in hospitals around West Midlands areas.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, ensured stability.
• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department at times when requested to.
• Ensured adherence to NMC code at all times; upheld the highest standard of ethical practices during service delivery.
• Assessed, planned and implemented treatments with precision and care, prioritising patient wellbeing.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Acquired skills as mentioned above due to exposure to patient care in different ward settings.

• Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
• Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
• Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
• Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
• Exposure to Acute care wards and Maternity wards.
• Performed all tasks with patient-centred focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.

• Strong leadership skills for all health care assistants allocated to work in a 4 unit 48 bedded elderly unit.
• delegation of duties
• Supervision of work and competencies on a regular basis.
• Training of new staff
• Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks promoting dignity and respect.
• Coordinated with health care assistants on timely basis, ensuring patient centred care was delivered for each resident.
• formulated and implemented personal care plans for all residents.
• Participated actively in team meetings discussing best practices for residents' best care.
• exposure to care for patients with Chronic conditions like Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimers, Piaget's Disease among others as well as other patients on EOL care.
• Provided emotional support to patients during the night, reducing anxiety levels.
• Managed administration of prescribed medicines resulting in improved health outcomes.

• This was a step down site for patients from the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. I helped to plan and implement rehabilitation care for patients in the unit. I also Improved overall patient satisfaction through empathetic and responsive communication between patients and relatives as well as contributing in MDT meetings for patient care.
• Quick admissions and discharge planning as patients were only short stay.
• Enhanced patient understanding of their medical conditions through education and counselling.
• Provided high-quality patient care by performing comprehensive health assessments.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Advocated for patients' rights, ensured confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Maintained accurate medical records to facilitate seamless continuity of care.