Florence Mwambazi

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 8 years of experience in general medical and surgical nursing [Zambia and Australia] and 2 years Mental health Nursing in Public setting, seeking a challenging opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Proficient in clinical assessments, medication administration, and multidisciplinary collaboration to promote positive patient outcomes and enhance overall patient satisfaction.

• Clinical Placement at Fiona Stanley hospital, Acute medical geriatric ward, 09/07/18, 07/29/18, Admission and discharge of critically ill patients as per hospital policy and protocol., Comprehensive assessment of critically ill patients., Adequate airway management by suctioning, nebulization and oxygen therapy., Responding to life saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment., Performing and interpreting of 5 and 12 lead ECG., Ordering, performing and interpreting blood gas analysis., Monitoring hemodynamic stability of a critically ill patient., Vital observation, recording and reporting including neurological and neurovascular assessment., Administration of intravenous medications and intravenous fluids., Care for central venous lines and arterial lines by adhering to infection prevention and control policies and techniques., Pain assessment, reassessment and maintaining adequate analgesia as per protocol., Carrying out nursing clinical procedures and/or assisting physicians carry out the same., Collecting specimens for diagnostic purposes as ordered., Attending to patients ADL’s., Carrying out environment and equipment safety checks to ensure monitors, ventilators and other medical equipment are working properly.
• Clinical Placement at surgical ward Royal Perth hospital, 03/25/19, 04/28/19, Medication administration under the supervision of a registered nurse., Wound cleaning and dressing using aseptic non-touch technique by utilizing a wound management plan., Participating in planning nursing care of patients during each shift., Taking and recording patient’s observations. These include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, pulse oximetry, neurological observations, and blood glucose levels., Carrying out clinical procedures and/or assisting with the same within the scope of a student nurse such bladder scans, insertion of IDC, and I.V cannulation., Participating in education sessions held for the nursing staff in the ward., Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, showering, dressing and grooming., Carrying out patient’s assessment on admission and initiating nursing care as per the patient’s needs within the scope of a student nurse., Preparing and educating patients on discharge., Handing over patients to incoming staff at the end of the shift and to other multidisciplinary team members using ISOBAR format., Maintaining patient’s confidentiality, privacy and dignity always.