CURRICULUM VITAE

FULL NAME : NANCY YONA

CONTACT DETAILS PERSONAL INFORMATION

Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Date of Birth : 16th August, 1993 Private Bag 95 Sex : Female

Chichiri Nationalities : Malawi

Blantyre Marital Status : Single

Cell: 088*-***-***

099*-***-***

Email: ad4dy1@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

Nancy Yona is a holder of Diploma in Registered Nursing and Certificate in midwifery who is a patient focused, dedicated, compassionate, hardworking nurse, matured enough with a sober mind and with the ability to work well with diverse population. Nancy Yona has the knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat patients using the standard medical procedures.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilise my training and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the organisation

Striving to achieve highest academic and professional excellence in the health sector

To help the government meeting the health needs of its citizen at large. MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Developed and implemented a new patient care plan which increased the confidence of patients by almost 60% at Care Medical Clinic in Mzuzu.

Developed new nursing standards which resulted in abetter quality of patient care at Care Medical Clinic Mzuzu.

Taking part in client exit interview following health service accessed at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital,Blantyre.

TYPE OF PROJECTS BEING ACTIVELY EXPOSED AND PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE

Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) seven months as locum Nurse provider

HIV & AIDS – seven months

Patients care in the wards

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Worked with PSI ( Sexual Reproductive Health- family planning, 2020 and Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions

–VMMC, 2021)

HTS, PMTCT,ART, TB Nurse I-tech Malawi,2023

Trained Strengthening Inter professional Education in HIV Care Across Africa (STRIPE HIV) Training Course February, 2020

Good Clinical Practice(globalhealthtrainingcenter) November, 2021

Worked with Right TO care Malawi (RTC), 2022

Observing quality of care all times.

Oriented to ICU/ HDRU ward, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, 2022-2023

Knowledge on the computer, Microsoft word, excel, power point etc

Able to work with rural community structures and volunteers such CBDA and mobilisers WORK EXPERIENCE

A. ART AND HTS NURSE

Employer. : International Training & Education Center for Health (I-TECH) Malawi Location. : Ntcheu at Masasa health centre

Period. : 3rd November, 2023 up to Date

Duties and Responsibilities

The ART Nurse will be responsible for:

Improving the uptake of Viral load testing among the eligible clients

Ensuring proper documentation of Viral load and EID results

Intensifying communication of laboratory results to clients

Facilitating the utilisation of Laboratory results

Ensuring that all clients that qualify for intensive adherence counselling (IAC) have been enrolled

Intensifying the order of a follow up viral load test after completing IAC

Compiling data and send project reports to the Regional coordinator.suring that all clients that qualify for intensive adherence counselling (IAC) have been enrolled

Intensifying the order of a follow up viral load test after completing IAC

Compiling data and send project reports to the Regional coordinator.

Adherence to infection prevention and control standards

Follow up and reviewing of clients should be conducted and documented accordingly

Ensure availability and supply chain management processes of supplies, Equipment and Environment

Assist in Verification of all data before reporting

Compile and submit standardized progress report of the Roving team weekly to line manager

Review all follow up source documents for completeness and outcome management

Assist in staff time management

Conducting client exit interviews, to assist in determining the quality and value of Franchise Performance.

Provide safe and clean environment for clients wound suturing and care overseeinternal QA assessment VMMC

In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTC1 prevention and TB services,

Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities.

Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes).

Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.

Initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.

Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.

May act as steam leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.

Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.

Provides patient and family education.

Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.

Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality,

Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.

Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.

Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.

Implement operational research protocols to answer important question within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.

Any other duty designated by the Country Program Manager. B. ENROLLED NURSE

Employer : Right To Care Malawi (RTC)

Locational : Lunzu Clinic in Blantyre

Period : October, 2022 to July, 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

Assess, examine, do HIV test, check vital signs and diagnose patient

Providing health talk and motivation talk

Assessing clients pre operatively and post operatively

Provide Care to all VMMC clients, in line with WHO/MOH guidelines

Provide follow up care management in all VMMC clients

Identify, Classify, Record and manage Adverse event in line with VMMC MOH guidelines

Provide clinical mentorship to other staff members in the Roving team

Ensure stock availability in procedure room

Ensure emergency trolley is readily available and well stocked

Daily damp dusting/cleaning of the procedure Room

Ensure all the required documents are available for a client to be circumstanced

Adherence to infection prevention and control standards

Follow up and reviewing of clients should be conducted and documented accordingly

Ensure availability and supply chain management processes of supplies, Equipment and Environment

Assist in Verification of all data before reporting

Compile and submit standardized progress report of the Roving team weekly to line manager

Review all follow up source documents for completeness and outcome management

Assist in staff time management

Conducting client exit interviews, to assist in determining the quality and value of Franchise Performance.

Provide safe and clean environment for clients wound suturing and care overseeinternal QA assessment VMMC

They anticipate the needs of surgical team and during procedure and assist the surgeon C. NURSE PROVIDER (RH) & LOCUM NURSE (VMMC)

Employer : Population Service International (PSI)

Location : Chikwawa Team(RH) GATEWAY(VMMC)

Period : September, 2021 To April, 2022 and May, 2022 (GATEWAY) Duties and Responsibilities

Assess, examine, do HIV test, check vital signs and diagnose patient

Providing health talk and motivation talk, including in contraceptive choice

Providing FP services and assisting BTL service provision according to PSI Malawi service delivery protocols during outreach clinics

Provide client individual counseling and helping in the setting up the outreach clinic with team members

Ensure the equipment for family planning procedures are cleaned and sterilized in line with set infection prevention standards and regulation

Ensure that RH equipment and supplies are ready and available on a daily basis for outreach clinic

Refer complications and adverse events reported during outreach clinics

Fill in required monitoring and evaluation forms, successfully demonstrate technical competence during periodic performance assessments

D. NURSE PROVIDER

Employer : Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

Location : Blantyre

Period : 08th March 2021 up to 4th August,2021

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide pre and post operation care

Collaborate with teams to plan for patient care and perfoming diagnostestsic tests

Provide whole compansetary care to patients

Ability to handle high-pressure situations and remain calm

Fast decision-making, especially in emergency situations if issues arise during labor and delivery

Interpersonal skills to develop professional relationships with patients

Strong written and verbal communication skills to help patients understand their options and potential implications

Collaborative skills to work with other medical care providers

Ability to teach patients about parenting and medical care

Ability to listen to the patient’s wishes while providing sound medical advice

Providing prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women

Tending to patients and newborns during labor and delivery

Performing routine gynecological care, including exams

Educating patients on parenting and family planning

Maintaining patient medical records

Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and referring patients to specialists when necessary

Testing for and diagnosing various medical conditions

Providing emotional support for expectant and new mothers

Gathering patient information, such as medical history, health concerns, and symptoms

Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to assess the patient’s condition and deliver treatment

Administering medication and communicating treatment plans

Monitoring and maintaining medical equipment

Taking patient vitals and documenting symptoms

Performing health assessments and monitoring in-patients

Maintaining and updating patient records

Collecting information and samples for diagnosis

Educating patients about treatment plans and prescribed medication E. RESEARCH ASSISTANNT

Employer : Malawi Liverpool Welcome Trust-College of Medicine, Blantyre Location : Blantyre

Period : August,2021

Duties and Responsibilities

Obtaining participants informed consent

Recruitment of study participants

Blood sample collection

Assisting with bronchoscopy procedures

Ensuring accurate and complete study documentation

Assist the Study Coordinators with the implementation of the project in the sites by taking up delegated duties

Assist in planning the protocol training and other duties

Consent mother-infant pairs for participation in the study as detailed in the study protocol.

Screen potential participants at participating health facilities.

Obtain informed consent from potential study participants.

Enroll participants into the studies.

Administer study questionnaires and Case Report Forms.

Resolve data queries as may be identified by the data department from time to time.

Follow up of study participants and monitoring for Adverse Effects

Conduct study-specific procedures according to study protocol guidelines, standard operating procedures, good clinical practice and national guidelines.

Provide general nursing care to study participants.

Assist in providing medical care to non-study participants (patients) at the health facility

where appropriate.

F. CARE GIVER

Employer : Care Medical Elderly Center

Location : Mzuzu

Duration : 30th November,2020 to 05th March 2021

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and recording clients medical health history, symptoms and signs

Administer medications and perfom diagnostics tests

Providing health support and advice to clients

Providing nursing care to admitted client.

Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.

Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.

Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following preplanned menus.

Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor.

Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar and encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents.

Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in resident’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.

Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self- administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents; performs general housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for resident laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.

Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.

Knows location of each resident, reminds them to sign out when they leave the building, and notifies the supervisor immediately if unable to locate a resident.

Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers. QUALIFICATION

A. Malawi College of Health Science – At Blantyre campus

Registered Nurse November, 2020

Certificate in midwifery July, 2022

B. University of Malawi – At Kamuzu College of Nursing

STRIPE HIV February,2020

C. The Global Health Network

ICH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE E6(R2) November, 2021 D. Malawi School Certificate of Education – At Madisi Secondary School HOBBIES AND INTEREST

Listening to gospel music

Reading

Cooking and baking

REFFEREE

1. Susan Moyo

Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital.

P.O Box 95,

Blantyre. Malawi.

Cell +265-***-***-***

2. Edna Msombe

Ward incharge at HDRU- Malawi Liverpool Welcome Trust P.O. Box 30096

Blantyre

Cell +265*********

3. Julio Maluwa

Team Leader – Reproductive Health (Chikwawa)

C / O Population Services International – PSI

Post Office Box 30132, Lilongwe

Cell +265-***-***-***, +265-***-***-***

4. Dr. Moses Mtambo

Care Medical Clinic

P.O.Box 456,

Mzuzu

Cell: +265-***-***-***

5. Mphatso Chautsi

Team Leader- Southern Region of Malawi (GATEWAY)

C/O Population Service International -PSI

P.O Box 30132

Lilongwe

Cell: +265-***-***-***

6. Thandie Chikhwakhwa

Team Leader-Southern Region Malawi

C/o Right to Care Malawi

P.O Box 299

Lilongwe

Cell: +265-***-**-** 1

Email: ad4dy1@r.postjobfree.com

7. Isaac Chelewani

Human Resources Officer

International Training & Education Center for Health (I-TECH) Malawi Malawi P. O. Box 30369

Lilongwe

Cell: +265-***-***-***

Email: ad4dy1@r.postjobfree.com

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