Mwewa Kawesha
Wanneroo,WA
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Proficient in assessing patient needs and effectively delegating tasks to optimise team performance. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that enhances patient outcomes and supports multidisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
North Metro Health Service
Perth, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Assess patient mental health needs and develop individualised care plans.
- Conduct risk assessments of patients and their environment.
- Administer medications following the six rights of medication administration and monitor patient responses for safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Provide crisis intervention support to patients in acute distress situations.
- Document patient progress and treatment updates in electronic health records.
- Demonstrate empathy towards clients while providing them with an environment conducive to healing.
- Assess, evaluate, and monitor patients' physical and mental health conditions to determine nursing care needs.
- Implement evidence-based and best-practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- Monitor vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and temperature readings, during treatments like electroconvulsive therapy.
- Provide 1:1 nurse special care to patients at high risk of self-harm or refeeding.
Registered Nurse- Aged Care
Elderbloom Community Care Centres
Wanneroo, WA
01.2024 - Current
- Administer medications, and monitor resident vital signs regularly.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop resident care plans.
- Utilise critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintain a safe environment for all residents by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Attend to the resident's wound dressing using aseptic techniques.
- Document resident progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitoring residents for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of resident responses.
- Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean resident environment.
- Provide emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment.
- Monitor diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other resident factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Enrolled Nurse- Mental Health
North Metro Health Services
Perth, WA
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided compassionate support and education to patients and their families.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify healthcare needs and concerns.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations, utilising advanced life-saving skills when needed.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Assisted patients with one-on-one care to monitor the risk of self-harm or refeeding.
- Conducted risk assessments on patients and their environment, and reported concerns to the RN and CN.
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care Centres
Wanneroo, WA
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to the registered nurse.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents in shared spaces.
- Documented residents' progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to residents by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured the safety of residents by monitoring the environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing, compassionate resident care for each resident.
- Utilised adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Reported concerns to the registered nurse to promote optimal care.
- Administered medication ensuring I adhere to the six rights of medication administration.
- Maintained accurate records of resident care activities on icare for charting purposes.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Education
Masters of Nursing- Graduate Entry
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA01-2024
Diploma of Nursing
Enrolled Nursing
Open Colleges02-2021
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
The Copperbelt University
Zambia12-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Risk management
- Crisis intervention
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
References
Name: Gailly Kashaya
Position: Clinical Nurse, Graylands Hospital
Email: Gailly.Kashaya@health.wa.gov.au
Mobile: 0405031412
Name: Sinikiwe Sibanda
Position: Clinical Nurse, Graylands Hospital
Email: Sinikiwe.Sibanda@health.wa.gov.au
Phone: 0451939380
Name: Beverley Padlan
Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elderbloom Community Care Centers
Email: bpadlan@elderbloom.org.au
Phone: 0451568755
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
North Metro Health Service
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Aged Care
Elderbloom Community Care Centres
01.2024 - Current
Enrolled Nurse- Mental Health
North Metro Health Services
05.2021 - 01.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Elderbloom Community Care Centres
03.2018 - 05.2021
Masters of Nursing- Graduate Entry
Edith Cowan University
Diploma of Nursing
Enrolled Nursing
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
The Copperbelt University