Masimba Chivanda
BELLBIRD,Australia
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSFORD HOSPITAL
01.2018 - Current
- Participated in training programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Unit/Specialty: ORTHOPAEDIC J9
- No. of beds in Hospital: 484
REGISTERED NURSE
Gosford Hospital
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses under supervision.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Assisted in assessing patient health needs and developing care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained sterile environment and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Ward : General Surgery
- Surgical ward 1
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSFORD HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 2014
- Unit/Specialty: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL WARD
- No. of beds in Hospital: 484
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Participated in training programs to improve clinical skills and knowledge.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Maintained sterile environment and adhered to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment plans.
- 01.2014
Education
MASTERS IN ADVANCE NURSE PRACTICE - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales, NSW12.2012
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE -
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW05.2010
REGISTRED NURSE - Nursing
Marondera School of Nursing
Marondera School Of Nursing , Zimbabwe09.
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Care plan development
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient discharge
Certification
- BLS: Yes, Expiry Date: 2025-12-31
- ACLS: No
- PALS: No
- APHRA: Expiry date 2026-05, Date Registration Obtained 2003-11-06, Registration No. NMW0001339416
- WOUNDS AUSTRALIA: Expiry date 2026-02, Date Registration Obtained 2023-02, Registration No. 20867
Additional Certificates/Courses
- 3/2013: ACUTE CARE OF THE OLDER PERSON
- 23/08/2012: SURGICAL INNOVATIONS
- 23/3/2016: CENTRAL COAST WOUND INTEREST GROUP
- 8-9/10/20212: CLINICAL UPDATE IN MEDICAL & SURGICAL NURSING
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSFORD HOSPITAL
01.2018 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Gosford Hospital
05.2014 - 04.2018
REGISTERED NURSE
GOSFORD HOSPITAL
06.2004 - 2014
- 01.2014
MASTERS IN ADVANCE NURSE PRACTICE - Nursing
University of Newcastle
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE -
Charles Sturt University
REGISTRED NURSE - Nursing
Marondera School of Nursing