PAUL GUPURE
Toronto, ON M3C1G5
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OBJECTIVE
based practice
Administration of Medications and blood transfusion/ blood products on Renal Patients
Health Education to clients and Families on autonomy with their care and collaborative approach to achieve the best results
Discharging patients after treatment and communicating with their Families, other Professionals like Social workers, dieticians
Documentation as required by the CNO Standards
Practicing within the scope of practice.
Communication with other Nurses and Professionals in other departments like the Medical / Surgical floors, Nursing Homes with regards to Patient Care
EDUCATION Pursue a career in health care particular to the nursing field whilst acquiring skills to deliver quality care in a diverse, multicultural and technologically advanced world.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated and adaptable health professional, with 15 years of experience in various positions and settings.
Possess multiple specialist skills and am an able and effective communicator
Competent and keen student of procedure and clinical research with hands on experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Lecturer Mutare School of Nursing Zimbabwe 2005-2007
Lectured student nurses in prerequisite courses
Planned for and managed blocks
Conducted clinical research and class presentations
Designed and carried out assessments and practical procedures
Ensured provision of quality nursing care through mentorship and preceptor ship programs
Responsible for staff and student appraisals
Clinical Instructor Mutare School of Nursing Zimbabwe 2003
Carried out demonstration of nursing procedures and clinical assessments
Responsible for curriculum and procedure manual review
Ensured proper student placement and allocation in the clinical areas
Conducted sessions on disaster planning and management
Organized and conducted workshops
Maintained student records
Nurse In Charge Mutare Provincial Hospital Zimbabwe 2002
Supervised a staff compliment of 20 Registered Nurses and Aides
Responsible for nursing care in the antenatal, labour ward and post natal unit
Conducted deliveries and post monitoring of patients
Carried out patient education and outreach programs,prenatal and post natal classes
Maintained Quality assurance standards and infection control
Compiled reports and processed assessments
Counseling of staff, students and patients
Bereavement support, care and counseling
Registered Nurse Mutare Provincial Hospital 1991-2001
Delivered nursing care through the continuum of life ie assisting with ADLS,feeding,hygiene& grooming,administration of medication,nursing assessment using the nursing process, observations,emotional, spiritual& psychological care and support,medical-surgical nursing care,pre&post op care,emergency care, paediatric care,palliative care
Assisted patients and clients to attain and maintain optimum functioning
Worked in the following units delivering the relevant care for each nursing specialty
Medical and surgical wards
Operating rooms and Maternity units
Intensive/Critical care units
Coronary care unit
Children’s hospital and Neonatal unit
Gynaecology unit & Psychiatric unit
Eye care unit
Orthopaedic ward
Accident and Emergency care units
Nursing Licence Canada - Objectives 2009
Deliver competent nursing care under the nursing scope of practice
Provide comfort and emotional support to clients
Provide physical care,psychosocial and spiritual care & support
Deliver care per set standards as required by the nursing care unit, clients,specialty area of practice and the professional regulating body
Health teaching and health promotion
Assessment, observing patients and making a scientific judgement tailor-made to suit the individual client
Assist patients attain and maintain an optimum level of functioning by providing ADLS
Patient grooming and infection control
Respecting the dignity of patients, maintaining confidentiality and performing duties as required by the employer and in accordance with the standards of care
Working in harmony with other members of the health care team to achieve best patient outcomes
Advance the field of nursing through further education, workshops and in service training
WORK EXPERIENCE IN CANADA
Leisureworld Nursing Home, delivering all the Nursing care in a Long term care facility June 2009 to 2014
Mackenzie Health, Cardiology/ Telemetry Unit August 2009 to January 2010
Mackenzie Health Dialysis Unit 2010 to date
Health Assessment of Patients, Specific assessment for Nephrology Patients pre and post Dialysis
Planning care, communication with Doctors and implementing Doctors’ orders
Access site monitoring for any abnormalities, early observation and diagnosis of potential, complications and prevention of infection
Planning care with Patients
Connecting Patients on the Dialysis Machine
Monitoring Patients while on treatment and evaluation of care
Consultation with other Professionals and seeking guidance where necessary to achieve total Patient Care and best outcomes
Participating in Infection control practices in the nephrology unit, evidence
University of Zimbabwe Harare, Zimbabwe – Master of Nursing Science in Nursing (Maternal and Child Health & Midwifery)
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing Science
Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery
Diploma in Community Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing
Certificate in Nursing
Family Planning Clinical Certificate
Ambulance Technician/ Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Nursing Licence Canada
REFERENCES
Betty Omorogbe
Mackenzie Health
Nelson Aguilar
Mackenzie Health
Nancy Kusema
Mackenzie Health