Janet Jemwa
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am a registered nurse with 23yrs years of experience in different medical settings caring for patients with different medical conditions . Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Prison Health Services Queensland Health
Brisbane, QLD
08.2018 - Current
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in progress notes
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each prisoner
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from prison
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all prisoners by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Advocated for prisoners by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, prison policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Registered Nurse
GP surgery Eaton's Hill Family Practice
Brisbane, QLD
02.2012 - 01.2021
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the GP surgery
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
Rosebery Community Heath Centre
Tasmania, TAS
10.2009 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Cosgrove Aged Care Services
Tasmania, TAS
04.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Malbereign City Council Clinic
Zimbabwe, Hre
01.2004 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse
Howard Hospital
Zimbabwe, Hre
06.2003 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
Parirenytwa Group of Hospitals
Zimbabwe, Hre
01.2001 - 06.2003
Education
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
ZimbabweSkills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Infectious disease control
- Care Planning
- Medical Recordkeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- immunisations
- mental health management in prison
- management complex behaviors in prison
- suicidal management in prison
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Prison Health Services Queensland Health
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
GP surgery Eaton's Hill Family Practice
02.2012 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Rosebery Community Heath Centre
10.2009 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse
Cosgrove Aged Care Services
04.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Malbereign City Council Clinic
01.2004 - 03.2007
Registered Nurse
Howard Hospital
06.2003 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse
Parirenytwa Group of Hospitals
01.2001 - 06.2003
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
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