Nurse Manager
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Rudo Chipendo Bhasvi
** ********* ****** ********* ****
Adelaide SA 5112
**********@*****.***
Professional Summary: Responsive and consistent nurse able to think quickly and execute appropriate response patient/ client needs. Excellent communicator, able to calm patients and collaborate well with other staff members to ensure thorough understanding of necessary procedures, patient status and treatment plans. Effective time manager, able to manage heavy patient caseloads in everyday operations or as part of a disaster recovery plan
Objective: Seeking a challenging position in an organization where my extensive medical, professional and practical experience will be fully utilised Understudy
• Bachelor of Nursing -First Year (University of South Australia) CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• Harrison Assessments Suitability-87%.
• Certificate of Achievement in Hand Hygiene (Hand Hygiene Australia).
• Certificate of Completion in Infection Control (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care).
• Certificate III in Individual Support (SMP).
• Certificate in First Aid (SMP).
• Certificate in Manual Handling (SMP).
• Diploma in General Nursing, current registration with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe.
• Certificate in HIV/AIDS Care & Counselling-(University of South Africa).
• Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy-(Zimbabwe Institute of Systemic Therapy).
• Certificate of competence in Rapid HIV testing-( Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care).
• Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Management Course- OSHEMAC
( Zimbabwe National Social Security Authority).
WORK RELATED TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
• Management of Survivors of Sexual Assault
• Sexually Transmitted Infections update
• Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations-Minimum Initial Service Package
• Supervisory Training
AWARDS GIVEN
1. Best Worker of the Unit (Migration health Unit) 2009 2. Best Nursing Student-2005
SKILLS
1. Radio Communication
2. Computer Literate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. AngliCareSA Elizabeth East-Personal Care Worker Internship
(12 June 2018-4 July 2018)
• Helped elderly and needy residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, getting in and out of bed, standing and walking.
• Served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Administered simple range of motion exercises.
• followed safe lifting techniques an individual resident lifting instructions.
• Recognised and reported abnormalities and or changes in residents’ health to case manager.
2. OK Zimbabwe Limited-Industrial Nurse (2013 October-February 2018)
• Carried out nurse consultations including patient assessment, physical examinations, blood draws.
• Triaged patients determining patients/clients in need of emergency care
• Treated wounds and lacerations.
• Maintained accurate patient medical records by recording medical history, vital statistics and test results.
• Continually evaluated patient care needs, prioritizing treatment and maintaining patient flow.
• Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisting with application and processing of medical assistance through pharmaceutical companies.
• Performed administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
• Prepared referral appointments with specialist and/or testing as needed
• Discussed illnesses and treatment plans and options with patients and family members
• Provided psycho-social care, pre and post-test and adherence counseling
• Carried out Rapid HIV testing.
• Raised awareness on occupational safety and health among staff members and assessing hygienic standards and giving recommendations. 3. Mashambanzou Care Trust-Home Based Care (HBC) Nurse (2010 November-2013 September)
• Conducted home visits to assess living conditions in the home and the patient’s health condition, to enroll new patients, to diagnose opportunistic infections of new and existing patients living with HIV
• Conducted group clinics for patient reviews, one on one consultation and treatment and also updated registers.
• Prepared clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on patients in a timely manner as per MCT policy
• Initiated the plan of care and necessary revisions, and performed services in accordance with the plan of care
• Did Mashambanzou Care Unit (MCU) ward rounds daily, to monitor progress of HBC patients admitted and performed initial evaluation visits and regularly reevaluate patients nursing needs
• Processed orders and notified physicians of patient's needs and changes in condition
• Administered treatments, performed therapeutic procedures, and supervised other nursing staff.
• Sustained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.
• Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel 4. International Organization for Migration-Project Nurse (2008 September – December 2010)
• Provided basic health treatment to beneficiaries
• Supported the preparation and development of the mobile clinic
• Identified beneficiaries in need of medical assistance, make referrals as necessary to local health service providers and ensure that patients in need of referral and or ambulance are catered for quickly, respectfully and efficiently
• Carried out nurse consultations and provide direct patient care in direct collaboration with Zimbabwe health care personnel according to national protocols
• Provided psycho-social care
• Provided pre and post-test and adherence counseling
• Responded to outbreak situations, liaising with implementing partners
• Maintained a statistical record of all beneficiaries, referred, treated patients.
• Ensured that essential supplies are obtained in time, that premises are hygienic to Ministry of Health standards and that all stock and use of supplies are accounted for.
5. Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals –Casualty Nurse (2005 September-2008 September)
• Provided care to people across the lifespan with different acute conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly up to 30 patients per section utilizing the nursing process.
• Provided RN care for all ER patients, handled intubations, defibrillations, splinting, conscious sedation, care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and alerted Physicians/Charge nurse with any changes in patients status.
• Administered critical medications such as Adrenaline, Atropine, Dopamine, Insulin and intravenous fluids.
• Performed sterile procedures as wound dressings observing the aseptic technique
• Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
• Scheduled patient admission and discharges.
• Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families
• Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment.
• Provided assistance to nursing manager in the supervision of staff nurses.
• Continually looked for opportunities for professional development and improvement. REFEREES:
1. Sheryll Pedroja
Trainer/assessor-SMP
PCW/L&L assistant -Fullarton Lutheran Homes
2. Alison Kastelein
Baptist Church Elder
3. Ms Elizabeth
Artistry Business Mentor
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