Patience Gwasera-Mutanda
Cardigan Way,Victoria
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of nurses.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (After Hours Coordinator) Grade 5A
Central Rural Highlands
11.2019 - Current
- Direct nursing activities for 2 departments at (Acute and Aged Care) providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction after hours.
- Developed and distributed nursing assignments for unit employees that outlined individual and group tasks.
- Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
- Enforced nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Onboard new Nurses and Nursing Students and Agency Nurses through orientation and training
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by regularly conducting audits and identifying areas for potential enhancement within the unit.
- Create, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
- Manage daily nursing unit operations, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.
- Collaborate with Pharmacy, Director of Nursing Care and Nurse Unit Manager to order Stock and Patient's medication.
- Manage transfer of deteriorating patients to larger hospitals
- Provide emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Promoted continue of care by maintaining accurate documentation and timely handoffs between shifts.
Registered Nurse Grade 4A
Havilah Aged Care
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse Year 10
Alliance Nursing Agency
05.2017 - 03.2019
Register General Nurse
Ambition 24 Hours Nursing Agency
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Working in various settings as assigned by the consultants (Nursing home, Community centres, Urgent Care Centre, Surgical Units, Rehab Units, A and E , Acute Medical and surgical Wards
- To work with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a safe environment for patients and staff
- Carry out patient assessments and evaluate their care as per arranged care plans Responsible for initiating discharge planning arrangements and undertaking care activities when required
- Undertake assessment of baseline observations, referring problems to relevant members of primary and secondary health care teams, taking appropriate remedial
Junior Ward Sister
West Hertfordshire NHS Trust
08.2012 - 11.2007
- Patient bed allocation and management of patient flow from A and E to the Unit Bed to bed round of the unit during each shift Staff assignment and allocation of duties Staff rota and alterations to accommodate requests Coordination of care between unit and other departments New staff orientation Mentorship of students, evaluate performance and liaise with Universities Organise and deliver teaching sessions on the unit Stock management, inventory management and timely ordering Ensure unit cleanliness in liaison with the Domestic Manager Timely response to complaints and recommendations Daily management of the Unit Shift Conflict management between staff Facilitate safe patient discharge and referral Develop and undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include, venepuncture, cannulation, ophthalmic assessment, and resuscitation under supervision and within Scope of Practice
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care including formulating a working medical diagnosis for patients presenting with undifferentiated urgent or emergency health care problems
- Supervising junior members of staff To provide care and advice to clients and patients utilizing evidence based practice to promote effective treatment and health promotion
- Triaging Perform specific procedures, within own scope of developed practice, demonstrating safe appropriate clinical interventions and using sound evidence Supporting doctors in clinical duties Maintain and promote effective communication and working relationships with colleagues across the local health economy Ensuring patients’ needs and safety measures are undertaken Undertaking all nursing duties as required on shift
Education
DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN NURSING -
Buckinghamshire University College, High Wycombe Campus
High Wycombe, HP11 2 JZBSc NURSING -
Edinburgh University, Merchiston Campus
Edinburgh, EH10 5DTDiploma in Nursing Leadership and Care Management (Alison) -
University Of Dundee
DD1 4HN, United KingdomSkills
- IV medication administration
- Epidural pumps and sliding scale pumps management
- Diabetes assessment, management and Drug administration
- Phlebotomy
- Maintenance of medication supply
- Male and Female indwelling catheter insertion
- Daily Medication administration
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Wound dressing
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Emotional awareness
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Supply Restocking
- Medical evaluation
- Evaluations
Registrationhistory
- Registered Adult Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) United Kingdom, 23 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PZ, 99I6710E, 08/23/02
- Registered Nurse (Division 1) with General Registration, Aphra, NMW0001827155, 06/17/13
Surname
Gwasera-Mutanda
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/01/76
- Nationality: British
References
Available On request
Languages
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse (After Hours Coordinator) Grade 5A
Central Rural Highlands
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Grade 4A
Havilah Aged Care
11.2018 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Year 10
Alliance Nursing Agency
05.2017 - 03.2019
Junior Ward Sister
West Hertfordshire NHS Trust
08.2012 - 11.2007
Register General Nurse
Ambition 24 Hours Nursing Agency
01.2010 - 01.2012
DIPLOMA IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN NURSING -
Buckinghamshire University College, High Wycombe Campus
BSc NURSING -
Edinburgh University, Merchiston Campus
Diploma in Nursing Leadership and Care Management (Alison) -
University Of Dundee