STEVEN PATRICK MSUSA

Blantyre, Malawi

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Passionate and patient oriented Registered nurse highly skilled in holistic patient care. Has worked for 5 years and promoted as ward in-charge in 2019 in various hospital units like med-surge units, maternity settings and outpatient clinics providing essential care to patients/clients across the country. Keen to work where teamwork is highly appreciated alongside with other healthcare professionals. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Managed to train and mentor student nurses and new staff to gain confidence and increase their competence in patient care.

Strengthened communication and collaboration among healthcare providers by initiating a monthly interdisciplinary team meeting during antimicrobial resistance project result in improved patient care coordination and outcomes

Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by service as in-charge nurse effectively managing a team of nurses and ensuring smooth workflow and patient care delivery. Developed and implemented a comprehensive patient education program that resulted in decrease in hospital re-admission rate

Led team in achieving compliance rate with medication administration protocols, ensuring patient safety and reducing medication errors. Implemented evidence-based best practice for wound care resulted in reduced wound infections and improved healing outcomes

Collaborated with interdisciplinary to develop and implement an efficient discharge planning process, resulting in decrease in hospital length of stay SKILLS

Team work Communication

Patient advocacy Leadership skills

Conflict resolution Multitasking

Decision making Time management

Critical thinking

WORK HISTORY

10/2018 to Current Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, Ministry of Health, Comfort Community Hospital, Malawi.

Monitoring vital signs and act accordingly

Helping patients with activities of daily living

Conducting drug administration per protocols

Conducting ward rounds in collaboration with Doctors and fellow nurses Supervising junior staff and student nurses to gain confidence and improve their competency

Making individualized patient care plan according to their needs and uniqueness Consult with supervisor and Doctors/clinicians to decide on the best treatment plan of the patients

Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decision when appropriate Providing health education to the patients/clients and their families Perform physical examination and some diagnostic tests 2017/2018 Registered Nurse, Ngabu Rural hospital, Chikwawa district, Malawi. Managing sexually transmitted infection

Conducting deliveries

Providing antenatal care

Providing family planning services

Client triaging

Pre and post op management

2016/2017 Temporary field Registered Nurse, Global Aids Interfaith Alliance

(GAIA)

Managing outreach clinics

Conducting community sensitization and mobilization Community assessment for health needs

Report writing

Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors. EDUCATION

11/2015 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery, University of Malawi, Kamuzu College of Nursing, Lilongwe, Malawi.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified youth friendly health services provider

Certified antimicrobial drug resistance champion

Certified antimicrobial stewardship

Certified in inclusive health communication

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