Takura Munyoro
Alice Springs,NT
Summary
Accomplished Acting Nurse Manager at Alice Springs Hospital, adept in department management and staff supervision, significantly enhanced patient care standards. Expert in treatment and discharge planning, leveraging strong clinical judgment and budget management skills. Proven track record in improving patient satisfaction and staff development, embodying leadership and clinical excellence. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered . Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 16-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Nurse Manager
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Clinical Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Monitored and maintained clinical supplies, materials and inventory.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in medical records.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
Nurse Resource Coordinator
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintain open communication with key stakeholders on a shift -by-shift basis to enable optimal decision making regarding hospital resource management.
- Facilitate the organised delivery of patient care on a shift-by-shift basis through deployment of human recourses according to clinical need and contemporary staff management practices.
- Accurate and timely data entry into staff information management system to ensure staff paid appropriately for shifts worked.
- Attendance at all emergency and trauma calls to facilitate deployment of staff and resources to support management of same, contacting Police and relatives.
- Follow defined service quality standard, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Foster a positive culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Harare Central Hospital
01.2006 - 11.2008
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Educated patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes and discharge instructions, serving as advisory resource to patients and families to facilitate recovery.
- Supervised team of 45 nurses and 5 clinical nursing asssitants
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Sought opportunities to improve patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
Education
Master of Science - NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Newcastle University
Newcastle, NSW12.2021
Master of Science - Master of Public Health
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW07.2018
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Chinhoyi School of Nursing
Zimbabwe09.2012
Skills
- Department management
- Staff Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Budget Management
- Task Delegation
- Case Review
- Critical Thinking
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff Leadership
Timeline
Acting Nurse Manager
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Resource Coordinator
Alice Springs Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Nurse
Alice Springs Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2023
Clinical Nurse Manager
Harare Central Hospital
01.2006 - 11.2008
Master of Science - NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Newcastle University
Master of Science - Master of Public Health
University of Newcastle
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Chinhoyi School of Nursing
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