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CHITOFIRI TATENDA
Postal Address: Flat number G5H Flamingo Ngoni, Norton
Cell: +263-***-***-***
Passport Number: DN 887360
Class 4 Driver’s License
Email address: **************@*****.***
Date of Birth: 03/ 12/ 1988
Personal Profile
A hardworking, resourceful, and successful registered nurse/ emergency medical technician/occupational safety and health nurse, with a wide understanding of nursing emergency theories, management, protection and promotion of safety and health. Experienced in undertaking nursing procedures and research with minimum supervision, whilst working team environment with multiple goals. Having an active commitment to continuous maintaining and improving quality standards of nursing care. Effectively utilize my expertise in human health management and prevention of diseases. Create integrated strategies to develop and expand existing ethics, possessing an ability to communicate complex information in an understandable manner to colleagues and patients. Would like to work for a successful institution that rewards achievement and offers great opportunities for career development.
Professional Skills and Attributes
Effective understanding of nursing procedures and management
Proficiency in working with excel
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to use contingent measure in problem solving.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible, innovative, and able to deal with challenging situations.
Focus on getting results
Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace
Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work Professional Qualifications
Diploma in General Nursing (2008- 2011)
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Certificate- Basic life support (April 2021)
Ace Ambulances
Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (November 2021) Mertigo connect
Certificate in Ambulance Technician (August 2017)
Emergency Medical Rescue Ambulance Services
Pre hospital trauma life support – 9th Edition Hybrid Provider course (December 2021) National Association Medical Technicians -Kenya
Rapid HIV Testing (March 2019)
Department of Med Microbiology (University of Zimbabwe) Certificate in Occupational safety health and environmental management December 2020 - National social security authority (NSSA) Certificate of Evidence – Aeromedical Retrieval Medicine for Altitude Extreme November 2021 – College of Remote and Offshore Medicine Foundation Certificate of achievement – Night Vision Goggles (Nvgs) January 2023 - FAA Aviation Safety
NEBOSH – International Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
SHEilds Training Centre -Johannesburg South Africa August 2021 to date
EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
Company Emergency Room 24 Medical Centre
Position Emergency room nurse
Location Harare, Zimbabwe
Period March 2023 to date
Duties
Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness.
Immediately stabilize incoming patients.
Administer drugs as per physician’s orders.
Identify medical issues, determine severity and provide immediate support.
Monitor, document and communicate patient’s condition to physician.
Perform laboratory duties and sample collection
Perform medical procedures example CPR, ECG, gastric lavage. WORKING EXPERIENCE
Company AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
Position Ward nurse
Location Somalia - Mogadishu
Period August 2021 to 30 November 2022
Duties
Take detailed healthcare histories and physical exam.
Coordinate care with other health care providers and specialist.
Perform diagnostic test.
Monitor patient health and record vital signs.
Administer prescribed medications.
Educate patients about management of illness, provide support and advice. Company Nectacare Health Care Centre
Department Clinic
Position Emergency room nurse
Period Dec 2018 to Aug 2021
Location Harare, Zimbabwe
Duties
Stabilize patients on arrival
Triaging patients on arrival
Administer medication as prescribed by physician
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as need
Resolves patient problems and need by utilizing multi-discipline actions
Collect samples for investigations
Covid 19 Department
Duties
Screening of patients with Covid 19 symptoms
Collection of PCR samples investigations.
Rapid and Antigen Covid 19 testing.
Monitoring of Covid 19 positive patients and updating physician on their condition.
Follow up on Covid 19 suspects and positive confirmed cases. Company Norwegian People’s Aid (Humanitarian & Disarmament Program) Department Medical
Position Paramedic
Period Sept 2017 to Dec 2018
Location Mutare, Zimbabwe
Duties
Conduct refresher first aid and CASEVAC trainings to deminers.
Provide first aid and primary healthcare to NPA staff.
Complete the camp opening, infirmary setup and camp closing activities as applicable.
Oversee CASEVAC exercises and ensure my teams maintain the company standards.
Participate in camp health and safety committee and project management team.
Plan and participate in safety orientations sessions, emergency drills and scenarios for emergency medical team;
Assist in the maintenance of emergency plans and liaise with hospital staff following evacuation of staff
Assist in arranging emergency medical evacuations, per raising need.
Coordinate with local health officials in the event of a medical evacuation.
Restock trauma kit and ordering missing drugs.
Carry out camp inspections and ensure hygiene maintance. Company The Avenues Clinic
Department Casualty
Position Emergency Room Nurse
Period June 2015 to Sept 2017
Location Harare, Zimbabwe
Duties
React effectively in emergency scenario;
Perform specified, lifesaving treatment such as CPR, advanced cardiac life support, neonatal resuscitation;
Administer medication and operating equipment e.g., 12 lead ECG.
Perform specific tasks as assigned by physician’s written orders;
Provide clerical support and documentation for admission, transfers and discharges;
Collaborate with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery. Company Rutwill Medical Services
Position Registered Nurse
Period January 2012 to June 2015
Location Norton, Zimbabwe
Duties
Diagnose common health conditions and coming up with a treatment plan.
Deliver immunisation to children under 5 according to Zimbabwe immunization schedule.
Provide health education to antenatal and post-natal mothers.
Recommend referral of severe complicated cases foe specialized treatment.
Compile accurate data on all OPD cases and report monthly. REFEREES
The CEO Sr N. Ncube Nyarumbu (immediate supervisor) Rutwill Medical Services
No. 1393 Knowe
Norton
Cell: 077*-***-***
**********@*****.***
Charge Sister Sr V. Safure (immediate supervisor)
(A & E Dept)
The Avenues Clinic
P. O. Box 4880 Mazoe St
Harare
Cell: 077*-***-***
*********@*****.***
The Human resources officer (Mr Masosonere)
Norwegian People’s Aid
153 Upper 5th Avenue
Mutare
Cell: 071******* /077*******
********@*****.***
The Doctor in Charge F.T. Chiteka (immediate supervisor) Nectacare Health Care Centre
217 Herbert Chitepo
Harare
Cell: 077*-***-*** / 077*-***-***
*********@*****.***
The Senior Nursing Officer
AMI Expeditionary Healthcare, LLC
UNSOS Medical Hospital
Mogadishu, Somalia
George Serum
************@*******.***