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Patient Care Registered Nurse

Location:
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted:
September 15, 2023

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Sabiana Phiri

Registered Nurse - Registered Emergency and Trauma Nurse

Registered Emergency and Trauma Nurse and Facility in Charge with over 6 years of experience working in direct patient care. Exceptional management skills gained through managing and coordinating direct patient care and HIV and TB programs; Effective coordination of Adult and adolescent health activities, and care. Leadership skills acquired from leading a medical team to successful program implementation. Email

adzps2@r.postjobfree.com

Address

Plot 3793/M/Q Ngwerere Farms

Phone

+260-*********

Date of birth

1995-10-24

Nationality

Zambian

Experience

Facility in Charge

Ministry of Health.

Adolescent Health Advisor

Charles R. Drew Medical University

The overall aim of responsibilities and duties is to improve linkage to, and retention in HIV care and treatment for 15-24-year-old HIV-positive females in my catchment Area. Intervention activities include partnerships with existing HIV testing and DREAMS agencies to implement youth-friendly HIV peer navigation services that efficiently link newly diagnosed HIV-positives

adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to HIV care, treatment, and psychosocial support using the Rise Up! House theory of Change Model. Education

Advanced Diploma in Emergency and Trauma

Lusaka College of Nursing

Diploma in Registerd Nursing

Chikankata School of Nursing

Supervisory and Managment Skills

Ministry of Health University Teaching Hospital

Certificate of Competence - Management of Essential Medicines and ARVs under the Zambia national logistics system

Ministry of Health in collaboration with the United States Government Certificate of Completion - Zambia Consolidated Guidelines for Treatment and Prevention of HIV Infection

Ministry of health

Ceritificate - Male Circumcision

The Surgical Society of Zambia

Certificate of Competence

Ministry of Health in collaboration with CRS EpiC3-90 Project BSc Public Health

Texila American University

Skills Languages

English

Advanced

Njanja

Advanced

Certificates & Courses " Supervision and Management skills"

"Zambia Consolidated Guidelines For Treatment and Prevention Of HIV"

"Trauma Course"

"Pharmaceuticals and Health Product Management course"

" Management Of Essential Medicines and ARVs"

" CITI Health Information Privacy And Security (HIPS)"

" Gender-Based Violence First Responder 'L.O.V.E.S' " References

Luangwa

Dec 2016 - Jan 2020

Assisted in scheduling and overseeing resident's activity schedules which consisted of doctor appointments, physical activity routines, medication intake, activities, and family visits

• Followed care and medical plan precisely

Catered to patient needs including, administration of oral and IV medications, functional assessments, physical exams, and hygiene.

Provision of first aid, CPR, or other emergency medical care as needed and administer emergency medications, IV fluids, and blood where necessary

• Responded to over 10+ emergency calls during single shifts

• Treatment of wounds, monitoring vital signs, and coordinated aftercare plans

• Intubated patients and provided emergency airway management Established and maintained open lines of communication between patients, their family members, and the healthcare team.

• Provision of support to patients who have gone through a traumatic injury or event

• Upheld all safety practices and respected home regulations

• Created and updated patient logs and monthly management of inventory. Running of ART clinic which includes activities such as HIV counseling, HIV testing, initiation of treatment, Option B+, and linking to support groups.

Running clinic activities such as ART, Index testing, antenatal care, psychosocial counseling, and care of HIV-infected patients, ranging from children, adolescents, and adults.

Collaborating with program implementing partners eg Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Churches Association Of Zambia (CHAZ), and Child-Fund amongst others

Supervise peer educators and other clinical staff to ensure facility targets are met in accordance with the district plan to meet the provincial and national targets.

• Conducted clinical mentorship in HIV/AIDS activities.

• Training and development of clinic support staff.

• Delegated shift duties to the clinic aids and support staff. School Health and Nutritional (SHN) Programs which entailed education and sensitization of adolescents from the school and surrounding community.

• Oversaw up to seven aids per shift, caring for over 500 outpatients per week.

• Triage patients to help focus on the most critical patients first

• Consistently met my short and long-term targets.

• Cleaned and decontaminated ambulances after transporting contagious patients Kitwe

Apr 2021 - Present

Provide adolescent-friendly HIV clinical services for 15-24-year-old HIV-positive old adolescents and young persons served by the program.

Provide mentorship to Clinical facility HIV specialty staff to ensure core clinical services are provided in an adolescent-friendly manner as defined by the National Adolescents Health guidelines and Rise Up Quality improvement strategies.

Support and provide digital tools to strengthen linkages to complementary health and social services for HIV+ AYPs

Lusaka

- 2020

Chikankata

- 2016

Lusaka

- 2020

Lusaka

- 2018

Lusaka

- 2018

Lusaka

- 2018

Lusaka

- 2018

Lusaka

Sep 2021 - Oct 2023

Extensive knowledge of patient safety and cleanliness standards Written and verbal communication skills Teamwork

Management and organizational skills

Dr. Harrington Siwale

Luangwa District Health Director

Ministry of Health - Luangwa District

Tel: 097*-******

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Dr. Michele Mwika Kabeya

District Coordinator

Catholic Relief Services

Tel: +260-***-******

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Ms. Gezire Tembo

Rise UP! Project Director

Charles R. Drew University

Tel: +260*********

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Ms. Tendayi Agatha Matenga

Administration and Finance Manager

Charles R. Drew University - Rise UP! Project

Tel: +260*********

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