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ANGELINE CHIGAVAZIRA

Oran Park,Australia

Summary

Highly skilled, dedicated and patient -focused nurse with extensive experience creating care plans relevant to individual patient needs. Desires to meet needs of each patient and promote patient outcomes and organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Nurse

Matilda Nepean Private Hospital
Kingswood
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Provide Esketamine treatment to patients.
  • Working as a team leader on most shifts.
  • Mantaining a safe environment.

Mental Health Nurse

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
Liverpool, NSW
08.2012 - Current
  • Conducted telephone and in-person assessments for patient triage.
  • Provided nursing care for patients with Borderline Personality, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia.
  • Engaged with patients to sustain a therapeutic environment.
  • Ensured safety and security within the care setting.
  • Supervised junior staff to enhance team performance.
  • Performed regular audits to maintain care standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive care plans.

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Mental Health, Sydney Southwest Private
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Rostering
  • Triaging potential admission
  • Reporting to the Director of Nursing
  • Auditing
  • Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.

Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
Hammondville, NSW
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Provided nursing care to Aged care residents as per nursing care plan.
  • Managed falls
  • Cared for patients with dementia.
  • Engaged with families, cares and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

SURGICAL NURSE

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Key roles
  • Administered medication (orally, subcutaneously, intravascular and via Picc Line)
  • Reported adverse reactions to medications treating doctor.
  • Wound care including Vac dressings.
  • Provided bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
  • Participated in discharge planning.
  • Recorded all care information accurately and completely, in a timely manner.

NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Worked as a New Graduate nurse in mental health, surgical and theatre.
  • Administered medication.
  • Worked under the supervision of a Senior nurse.
  • Blood administration
  • Checking vital observations
  • Catheter care
  • Diabetes management.

Nurse Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
Greenwich, NSW
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Provided nursing care to patients in Palliative care and Rehab.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during visits.
  • Assisted nurses in patient care and daily living activities.

Care Assistant

Mediserve Nursing Agency
Sydney
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
  • Aided people with disabilities which included, Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, Dementia, Schizophrenia
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.

Education

NDIS Module -

NDIS.GOV. AU
Australia
01.2023

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Tasmania
Sydney, NSW
12.2020

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health

University of Western Sydney
NSW
12.2016

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University
Sydney, NSW
12.2009

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Esketamine administration
  • Care planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team leadership
  • Electronic health records
  • Wound Care

Certification

  • Hand hygiene – 2025
  • Esketamine (Spravato) - 2024
  • BLS - 2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Nurse

Matilda Nepean Private Hospital
02.2022 - Current

Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Mental Health, Sydney Southwest Private
05.2018 - 09.2018

Mental Health Nurse

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
08.2012 - Current

Registered Nurse

Hammond Care
01.2012 - 06.2012

SURGICAL NURSE

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012

NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011

Nurse Assistant

Greenwich Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009

Care Assistant

Mediserve Nursing Agency
01.2007 - 01.2009

NDIS Module -

NDIS.GOV. AU

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Tasmania

Graduate Certificate - Mental Health

University of Western Sydney

Bachelor of Nursing -

Australian Catholic University

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