Thubelihle Tshuma
Scotland
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Dedicated in promoting independence, dignity and respect to individuals through person centred support. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Compassionate healthcare professional with focus on patient-centred care and clinical excellence. Skilled in providing comprehensive nursing services and managing complex patient needs through evidence-based practices. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care assistant
Peacock Nursing Care Home
Livingston, West Lothian
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Promoting and protecting the rights of individuals through support in their daily living activities.
- Client centred approach in supporting individuals with personal care.
- Support service users with feeding.
- Maintaining clean and safe environment.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes to Nurses and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Recording daily care activities and compiling handover notes to the next shift.
Support Worker
Anchor Nursing and Social Care Ltd
Dunfermline, Fife
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Assist in maintaining clean environment for improved client health.
- Promote mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Promote independence, dignity and respect through person centred support in personal care activities.
- Assist with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Prepare meals and support with feeding.
- Promote safeguarding through risk assessment and practice of safety measures to prevent harm.
General Nurse/Midwife
Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services Clinic
Bulawayo
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patients' comfort by managing pain levels effectively.
- Administered vaccinations during public health initiatives reducing community-wide disease prevalence.
- Conducted thorough health assessments for early identification of potential complications.
- Oversaw wound dressings, ensuring cleanliness and preventing infection spread.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
General Nurse/ Midwife
1 Referral Hospital
Bulawayo
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate medical records, aiding effective communication amongst healthcare staff.
- Improved patient wellbeing with regular repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Palliative care provided; enhanced quality of life remaining for terminally ill patients.
- Enhanced patients' comfort by managing pain levels effectively.
- Efficiently triaged incoming A and E patients prioritising those needing immediate attention.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
Education
Diploma in Midwifery - Antenatal care, labour and delivery, postnatal care
St Lukes School of Midwifery
Lupane, Zimbabwe 09.2016 - 08.2017
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Health Services Training School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate in Traumatology Nurse - Trauma care
Health Services Training School
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2009 - 12.2010
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Monitoring fluid balance
- NG tube feeding
- Infection prevention and control
- Record keeping accuracy
- Maintaining professional values and ethics
- Catheter care
- Wound assessment and dressing
- Palliative Care
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient examinations and escalation accordingly
Timeline
Care assistant
Peacock Nursing Care Home
10.2023 - 12.2025
Support Worker
Anchor Nursing and Social Care Ltd
10.2023 - 12.2025
General Nurse/Midwife
Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services Clinic
02.2020 - 09.2023
Diploma in Midwifery - Antenatal care, labour and delivery, postnatal care
St Lukes School of Midwifery
09.2016 - 08.2017
General Nurse/ Midwife
1 Referral Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2020
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Health Services Training School
01.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate in Traumatology Nurse - Trauma care
Health Services Training School
01.2009 - 12.2010