KAKWEBU MUYUNDA
Namwala
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience at Namwala District Hospital, excelling in emergency care and patient triage. Proficient in clinical procedures and infection control, while fostering patient education and emotional support. Strong collaborator with a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and individualized care plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Practicing Nurse
Namwala District Hospital
Namwala
08.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency care and first aid in the casualty department, triaging patients based on urgency and prioritizing care in line with established protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations, including vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature), health histories, and diagnostic tests (e.g., blood smears), for patients in the outpatient department (OPD).
- Developed and implemented individualized nursing care plans based on nursing diagnosis, ensuring continuity of care, patient safety, and adherence to best practices.
- Assisted doctors and clinical officers during clinical procedures and patient consultations, collaborating with the medical team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Administered medications accurately, monitored patients for adverse reactions, and educated them on proper medication use, self-care, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Maintained meticulous nursing documentation and patient records using SmartCare Software, ensuring accuracy, compliance with healthcare standards, and seamless handover between shifts.
- Uphold strict infection prevention and control (IPC) practices, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), patient isolation protocols, autoclaving/sterilizing instruments, and good housekeeping to maintain a safe clinical environment.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, fostering long-term wellness and satisfaction through counselling and Information Education and Communication (IEC).
- Actively participated in medical rounds, clinical meetings, and in-house training sessions to enhance patient care and stay updated on best practices.
- Managed inventory and drug supplies, ensuring proper organization, accountability, and timely restocking to support quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, conducted bedside nursing care, and contributed to community health promotion activities.
Student Nurse
Various Institutions
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted doctors with routine medical procedures, executed medical tests, analyzed results, and provided care to injured and sick patients.
- Performed physical examinations on patients, evaluated results, and developed treatment plans.
- Educated patients on prescribed treatment plans, self-care, health promotion, and disease prevention.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, ensuring empathetic and effective communication.
- Nchanga General Hospital, Chingola, Zambia (January 2021 - January 2023)
- Ndola Teaching Hospital, Ndola, Zambia (September 2022 - October 2022)
- Kabundi Clinic, Chingola, Zambia (June 2022 - July 2022)
- Chawama Clinic, Chingola, Zambia (April 2022 - May 2022)
- St Dorothy Health Post, Northwestern Province, Zambia (April 2022 - May 2022)
Education
Diploma in Registered Nursing -
Nchanga School of Midwifery
Chingola, Zambia01.2023
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Niko Girls Secondary School
Monze, Zambia01.2019
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Niko Girls Secondary School
Monze, Zambia01.2016
Skills
- Midwifery care (antenatal, delivery, postnatal, newborn)
- Emergency and critical care triage
- Clinical nursing procedures (phlebotomy, IV, catheterization, wound care, medication)
- Patient case management and prescribing
- Infection prevention and control (IPC) and sterilization
- Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service delivery
- Counseling and health education (IEC)
- Inventory and medical supply management
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration and communication
Certification
- Valid Practicing License, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ)
- Diploma in Nursing
- Certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) available upon request
References
- Mrs. Ngosa, Nursing Officer, Namwala General Hospital, 0977702458
- Mrs. Hanziba, Nursing Officer, Namwala General Hospital, 0979437322
- Mbola Mungalu, In-Charge, Namwala General Hospital, 097529012
Languages
- English
- Tonga
- Nyanja
- lla
- Lozi
- Bemba
Timeline
Volunteer Practicing Nurse
Namwala District Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Student Nurse
Various Institutions
01.2021 - 01.2023
Diploma in Registered Nursing -
Nchanga School of Midwifery
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) -
Niko Girls Secondary School
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Niko Girls Secondary School