Whisper Mapurisa
Harare,Zimbabwe
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered General Nurse
Harare Central Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Establishing therapeutic relationships with patients
- Admissions of medication (Oral, Intravenous and intramuscular)
- Assisting of psycho metric assessment, Performing clinical assessments
- Treatment of patients depending on their symptoms and diagnosis
- Cognitive behavioral therapy through anger management and stress management
- Discharge plan and community referral and follow up care
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by providing compassionate care and addressing concerns in timely manner.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered General Nurse
Company
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered evidence based care in collaboration with interprofessional teams
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage approximately 50 admission, transfer and discharge of patients weekly
- Manage transition of care coordination within and between teams
- Exhibited strong leadership abilities when managing complex patient cases or overseeing work of support staff members.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity during interactions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
General Nurse
Highglen Medical Centre
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Reduced medical errors by implementing comprehensive documentation practices for accurate recordkeeping.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
Education
General Nurse
Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe08.2013
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Wound Care
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Management
- Health screening
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Empathy
- Time management
Skilled Profile
Resourceful and friendly individual. Highly skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide top-of-the-line care. Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. Good communication skills. The ability to take initiative and new challenges.
Cases Handled
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar affective disorder
- Epilepsy
- Anxiety
- Intellectual disabilities
- Personality disorders
- Dementia
- Dissociative disorders
National Id
27 183320L 27
Roles And Responsibilities
- Establishing therapeutic relationships with the client
- Admissions of medication (Oral, Intravenous and intramuscular)
- Assisting of psycho metric assessment
- Performing clinical assessments
- Treatment of patients depending on their symptoms and diagnosis
- Cognitive behavioural therapy through anger management and stress management
- Discharge plan and community referral and follow up care
- Accurately observing and documenting the patient’s behaviour
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/16/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
References
- The Nurse in Charge, 00263774643561, dhaurephibion98@gmail.com
- The Nurse in Charge, 00263 773 2025 31, johanneschiwara@gmail.com
Certification
TB Certificate
Hobbies
- Exercise
- Volunteering
- Cooking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered General Nurse
Harare Central Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Registered General Nurse
Company
01.2015 - 12.2016
General Nurse
Highglen Medical Centre
09.2013 - 12.2014
General Nurse
Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
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