Nursing Care Nurse
Resume:
Patience Katambarare +263********* ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com 2390 Glen Norah A Harare
Professional nursing care
Dear sir/ Madam
RE: APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE NURSE
I hereby apply for a position of professional nursing care nurse at your esteemed organization. I; 'm a holder of a BSc in Nursing Education. I studied at Parirenyatwa School of Nursing as a Registered General Nurse and Renal Nurse. I have a strong passion for helping others, which is what inspired me to pursue this profession, I have worked at various health facilities and various health organizations including Parirenyatwa School of Nursing and Murewa District Hospital.
I am a lady who undertakes any task with seriousness. I am responsible and able to work on my own initiative or as part of a team in a variety of environments. I am a results-oriented person who has the passion for nursing. I am generally an outgoing person and believe in the spirit of teamwork and constancy of purpose. I can learn new things in a short span of time.
If given a chance to join your facility, I will offer my best and make my contribution to the growth of the facility. I hereby attach a copy of CV for your perusal.
I look forward to a positive reply.
Yours Sincerely
Katambarare Patience
Patience Katambarare
Date of birth: 30-07-1983, Nationality: Zimbabwean; Place of residence: Harare, Zimbabwe; Personal contact: mobile phone: +263-*********, +263-*********, email: ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com
Driver’s License- Clean Class 4
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am result driven, hardworking and articulate RGN/RENAL NURSE/NURSE EDUCATOR, who always makes every effort to achieve set targets even with minimum resources. I am a forward thinker and consistently use my experience and knowledge to contribute to developing processes, which delivers goals, are practical, realistic and achievable. I have significant experience in establishing of OI clinics at rural health centres and training/capacity building of respective staff, conducting of Integrated Management of HIV and AIDS Illness workshops (IMAI) at district level in collaboration with partners (Global Fund, NAC), offering HIV testing services (counselling, testing, offering treatment, linkage and monitoring), care for PLWHIV (ART reviews, refills and viral load monitoring) and developing and administering of Monitoring and Evaluation tools in collaboration with NAC and other relevant partners. . I have vast experience working in the following critical care units, ICU and Renal Unit and was instrumental in conducting of OI outreach programs in Murewa district.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nursing Education, 3 years full time, Bindura University of Science Education- Zimbabwe
Diploma in Renal Nursing – Parirenyatwa School of Nursing, Zimbabwe.
Diploma in General Nursing – Parirenyatwa School of Nursing Harare, Zimbabwe
Current studies – Monitoring and Evaluation, Lupane State University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Institution Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
Position Registration Officer
Period February 2023 to date
Duties and Responsibilities
Registration of qualified nurses
Registration of nursing additional qualifications
Processing of various nursing applications
Processing of Diplomas and Registration certificates
Assisting with examination processes
Supervision of registry staff and activities
Preparation of meetings
Institution Parirenyatwa school of Nursing
Position Tutor
Period 2019 to January 2023
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for offering training or lessons both practical and theory to student nurses at the school of Nursing.
Planning blocks for student nurses
Teaching students theory and practical aspects
Maintaining health, welfare and supervising conduct of students
Counselling students with learning, social and behavioural problems
Supervising junior staff in the school of nursing
Deputising senior personnel as necessary
Doing follow up on students on attachment
Evaluating student performance
Safekeeping of records and items
Institution Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Position Senior RGN Critical Care Area (ICU and Renal Unit)
Period 2017 - June 2019
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is overseeing dialysis treatments requirement by patients suffering from acute and chronic kidney failure.
Ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly before connecting patients to allocated machines
Measuring vital signs before, during and after dialysis and records patient treatment progress on the dialysis flow chart and report abnormalities
Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimes.
Offering counselling to patients on both health and psychosocial issues as per patient need.
Taking orders and carries out procedures as per instruction during Doctor’s rounds.
Maintaining up to date Clinic records (such as patients, Doctors and sample results).
Participating in researches and presenting on nursing issues monthly in Continuous Professional
Development sessions to maintain professional competence and renewal of practising certificates.
Maintaining a clean environment by damp dusting in the ward and routine surface disinfection daily.
Institution Murewa District Hospital
Position Acting sister in Charge
Period 2015- 2017
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility involves planning, organising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nursing activities at ward level. Provision of leadership and direction for the staff at ward level to ensure the day to day activities are implemented within the established framework and timescale while supporting and delivering the goals of the department and hospital.
Actively involved in scheduling and planning of ward activities for nurses and supporting staff members.
Prepares schedules of duties weekly to ensure that ward coverage and correct hours off work are adhered to.
Mentor junior staff and students to ensure provision of quality nursing care to patients
Motivates staff by involving them in patient care, management activities and recognizes their efforts and potential.
Articulate the nursing process and nursing plan
Teaches and counsels staff and patients
Checks on safety and custody of drugs
Conducts staff performance appraisals
Deputising senior personnel as necessary
Safekeeping of records, items, and doing inventory
Institution Murewa District Hospital
Position Senior RGN (In-Patient and OI clinic)
Period 2006-2015
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the role involves implementation of high yielding HIV Counselling and Testing services.
Offering HIV testing services ((counselling, testing, offering treatment, linkage and monitoring)
Facilitate linkage of patients to HIV prevention and OI/ART services
Continuity of care for PLWHIV (ART reviews, refills and viral load monitoring).
Actively involved in OI Outreach programs in Murewa district (establishing of OI clinic at Rural Health Centres, training of respective staff at the health centres on HOV and AIDS)
Conducting of Integrated Management of HIV and AIDS Illness workshops (IMAI) at district level
Actively involved in the developing and administering of monitoring and evaluation tools in collaboration with National Aids Council (NAC) and other relevant partners at district level.
Responsible for fostering of sound relationships with different relevant stakeholders
Support data collection, cleaning validation and capturing
On the Job Training
Family Planning Clinical Course - 2022
Covid 19 case management -2021
Management of survivors of sexual violence -2020
Malaria case management - 2016
Integrated HIV management -2016
IMAI -2015
Pediatric OI/ART -2012
Adolescence OI/ART -2012
Rapid HIV testing and Counselling -2009
Programmatic management of DRTB -2016
Current Studies
Special Honours Degree in Monitoring of Evaluation
REFERENCES
G Madondo,Deputy Registrar Nurses Council of Zimbabwe, +263********* ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com
E.Tsomondo, Principal Tutor Parirenyatwa School of Nursing Harare, Zimbabwe, mobile +264-********* ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com
L.Munjoma, Matron Critical Care Area, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe, +263-*********, ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com
W.Runganga, District Nursing Officer(DNO)-Murewa District Hospital, mobile +263-*********, ad5laz@r.postjobfree.com
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