Riziki Kikombe

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatients environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with multidisciplinary team to advance patient care.

• CPR
• First Aid

 Bilingual

To be provided on request

• First Aid Certificate
• A member of ANMF (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation)
• Professional development: Enrolled into a Mental Health and Suicide First Aid Course with Australian Counselling Association in 2019.

• 2016, Nursing Student, NorthWestern Mental Health in Melbourne Sunshine, VIC, Interacted appropriately with clients., Conducted mental state examination., Administered IM injection under the supervision of a registered nurse., Accompanied community mental health nurses on home visits., Prepared patients for ECT., Familiarized myself with the routine of a psychiatric ward., Gained valuable de-escalation skills., Learnt about the legal aspects of mental health.
• 2016, Nursing Student, Ballarat Health Services- Surgical unit in Ballarat VIC, Administered medication under the supervision of an RN., Observed an insertion of an IDC for the patient., Time management and organizational skills., Accurate documentation of the patient on the shift., Development and implementation of teamwork practices., Development of communication skills with patients and staff., Ensured the continuum of care for patients., Monitored patients until the discharge criteria.
• 2017, Nursing Student, St John of God Ballarat: Emergency- Ballarat Victoria, Demonstrated strong observation, assessment, and intervention skills., Collaborated with the healthcare team to address patient needs., Provided general nursing care in various areas., Escorted patients for tests., Managed 3-4 patient loads per shift., Confidently conducted health assessment and immediate management.