Dynamic Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Christian Health Association Of Malawi, excelling in clinical competence and leadership. Demonstrated ability to improve patient care, lead quality improvement meetings, and enhance staff skills through education. Skilled in critical thinking and effective communication, significantly contributing to patient and neonate health outcomes.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Ministry Of Health, Bwaila Hospital
Pediatric Nursing Officer
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
Admit and assess patients in neonatal intensive care unit
Providing two hourly care to premature and severely ill newborn infants
Caring for the basic needs of infants
Performing nursing procedures to ill neonates
Initiating appropriate basic resuscitation in emergency situations
Providing emotional support to neonatal patient guardians
Christian Health Association Of Malawi – Mtengowanthenga Community Hospital
Registered Nurse
01.2016 - 02.2024
Job overview
Assess and monitor patients needs to provide best possible care and support
Provide instant medical-surgical care in emergencies
Providing immediate resuscitation to patients
Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to the physician
Administer patients medication and provide treatments according to physicians orders
Provide verbal and written end of shift handover reports
Supervise and train junior staff on infection prevention control measures
Expand knowledge and skills by attending educational workshops and conferences
Conduct and facilitate quality improvement meetings at ward level
Developing monthly staff working schedules
Conduct nutritional assessments and providing therapeutic feeds to malnourished children
Providing health education to patients and guardians
Education
Kamuzu College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Pediatric Nursing
09.2022
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Diploma from Nursing Sciences
04.2016
Malawi School Certificate of Education
07.2011
Skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
Clinical competence
Leadership abilities
Time management
Patient education and Counselling
Communication skills
Nkhotakota Secondary School
Certifications
Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nursing registration license (DN2016/3453)
Inpatient care for children with severe acute malnutrition(2023)
Initial care of a neonate and newborn(COIN) in 2024
Essentials of pediatric oncology and principles of chemotherapy in 2022
Timeline
Pediatric Nursing Officer
Ministry Of Health, Bwaila Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christian Health Association Of Malawi – Mtengowanthenga Community Hospital
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