GESTURE NDLOVU
NURSE
GABORONE
Summary
BRIEFEING A self-motivated professional with well-rounded interest, a solid educational background and a wide range of experience in the field of nursing. Someone who is able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Planning. To contribute own skills which include interpersonal as well as technical skills at all levels of the work place. I am an individual who possesses the ability to give total nursing care, social care, physiological and spiritual care to patients. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
LIFE GABORONE PRIVATE HOSPITAL
GABORONE
2020.01 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Used IMPILO to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with supervisor.
REGISTERED NURSE
SISTER H NURSING SERVICES
GABORONE
2019.01 - 2019.12
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of acti
- Made an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
- Administered medications and assisted with pain management and activities of daily living.
- Cleaned and dressed wounds
- Documented symptoms and vital signs
- Monitored patient health and updated care plan accordingly
- Instructed patients and their families on proper home care
- Provided suggestions to improve safety at home
- Detected early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
- Supervised home health aides
- Communicated with physicians, social workers, or other health advisors
- Provided encouragement and support to elderly patients
Registered Nurse, ICU
United Bulawayo Hospitals
BULAWAYO
2017.06 - 2019.01
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNITED BULAWAYO OSPITALS
BULAWAYO
2013.05 - 2017.06
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
Registered Nurse, DOCTORS ROOMS
MEDICAL CHAMBERS
2012.12 - 2013.04
- Triage patients and ensure proper care is provided to them
- Perform initial assessment and refer patients to right doctors
- Treat minor injuries and administer vaccines and medications
- Take blood, throat cultures, and urine samples for laboratory tests
- Read and explain the tests results to patients and further steps to taken
- Respond to emergency situations in the doctors rooms as required
- Document provided nursing care for billing and clinic's record
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Diploma -
United Bulawayo Hospital School of Nursing
2009.07 - 2015.07
12 Certificate : 1) Advanced trauma life support 2) Basic Life Support 3) Clinical Assessors Course - undefined
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
LIFE GABORONE PRIVATE HOSPITAL
2020.01 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
SISTER H NURSING SERVICES
2019.01 - 2019.12
Registered Nurse, ICU
United Bulawayo Hospitals
2017.06 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UNITED BULAWAYO OSPITALS
2013.05 - 2017.06
Registered Nurse, DOCTORS ROOMS
MEDICAL CHAMBERS
2012.12 - 2013.04
Diploma -
United Bulawayo Hospital School of Nursing
2009.07 - 2015.07
12 Certificate : 1) Advanced trauma life support 2) Basic Life Support 3) Clinical Assessors Course - undefined
- Advanced Life Support
- Basic life Support
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