Nqobizitha Zikode
Bendigo,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Senior Clinician / Registered Nurse GRADE 4
Bendigo Health Community Mental Health Team
10.2020 - Current
- I provide psychiatric triage, intake, assessment and treatment, psycho-education and support for patients of Psychiatric Services and their families /carer(s).
Mental Health Clinician/Registered Nurse
Bendigo Health
01.2020 - 09.2020
- I provided mental, social, physical assessment, care coordination, clinical treatment, and support of patients, their families and carers.
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Correct Care Loddon and Middleton Prison
06.2019 - 12.2019
- I assessed client’s mental and physical health, administered medication, and coordinated with key community service providers and agencies in recovery support and discharge of clients.
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Bendigo Health ECAT, Triage and PARC
04.2018 - 12.2019
- I worked in ECAT, Triage and PARC, providing assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of mental health clients.
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Bendigo Health Adult Acute Mental health ward
07.2017 - 03.2018
- I provided mental, physical and social assessment, care coordination, clinical treatment, and support of patients, their families and carers.
Community Mental Health Nurse
Northland District Health Board
08.2016 - 07.2017
- I effectively managed clinical caseloads, assessed, planned, treated and evaluated client caseloads, and provided urgent and crisis support to clients.
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Northland District Health Board
04.2014 - 08.2016
- I worked at Tumanako Acute Mental Health Inpatient and sub-acute unit, providing nursing care, filling in the Shift Coordinating role, and managing changes to accountabilities and responsibilities.
Service Leader/Registered Nurse/Facility Manager
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 01.2014
- I managed the Waikato Regional Rehabilitation Centre, ensuring operational excellence, managing relationships with family/whanau and external agencies, and promoting quality improvement.
Team Leader/Registered Nurse
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation
02.2010 - 09.2011
- I supervised Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Rehabilitation Assistants, managed relationships with family/whanau and external agencies, and focused on quality, development, and innovation.
Registered Nurse
Guardian Healthcare Traumatic Brain Injury Unit
01.2007 - 01.2010
- I provided care for clients in post-traumatic amnesia, managed medication and wound care, and worked closely with the Multi-disciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Mpilo Central Hospital (Zimbabwe)
01.2004 - 08.2007
- I provided high-quality medical and surgical nursing care, attended to emergencies, and supervised staff and student nurses.
Sales Assistant
Power Sales Department Store (Zimbabwe)
01.2000 - 12.2000
- I worked as a Sales Assistant, providing customer service, cash handling, and product display.
Waiter
Hong Kong Restaurant (Zimbabwe)
04.1999 - 12.1999
- I worked as a waiter, taking orders and serving customers.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addictions) -
Auckland University
01.2015
Level 1 Community Based Rehabilitation Acquired Brain Injury -
Massey University
01.2009
Competence Assessment Programme Certificate -
New Zealand Nurse Recruitments (Guardian Health Care)
01.2007
Diploma in General Nursing (Nursing council of Zimbabwe) -
United Bulawayo Hospitals School of Nursing (Zimbabwe)
01.2003
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Clinical Supervision
- Creative Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Education
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/19/1979
- Gender: Male
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with my family
- Reading
- Playing basketball and football
- Listening to a variety of music
- Learning about other cultures and languages
References
On request
Timeline
Mental Health Senior Clinician / Registered Nurse GRADE 4
Bendigo Health Community Mental Health Team
10.2020 - Current
Mental Health Clinician/Registered Nurse
Bendigo Health
01.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Correct Care Loddon and Middleton Prison
06.2019 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Bendigo Health ECAT, Triage and PARC
04.2018 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Bendigo Health Adult Acute Mental health ward
07.2017 - 03.2018
Community Mental Health Nurse
Northland District Health Board
08.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse Mental Health
Northland District Health Board
04.2014 - 08.2016
Service Leader/Registered Nurse/Facility Manager
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation
09.2011 - 01.2014
Team Leader/Registered Nurse
Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation
02.2010 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse
Guardian Healthcare Traumatic Brain Injury Unit
01.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Mpilo Central Hospital (Zimbabwe)
01.2004 - 08.2007
Sales Assistant
Power Sales Department Store (Zimbabwe)
01.2000 - 12.2000
Waiter
Hong Kong Restaurant (Zimbabwe)
04.1999 - 12.1999
Post Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addictions) -
Auckland University
Level 1 Community Based Rehabilitation Acquired Brain Injury -
Massey University
Competence Assessment Programme Certificate -
New Zealand Nurse Recruitments (Guardian Health Care)
Diploma in General Nursing (Nursing council of Zimbabwe) -
United Bulawayo Hospitals School of Nursing (Zimbabwe)
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