Rutendo Chakoma
West MACKAY,QLD
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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse,Orthopaedics
Mackay Base Hospital
West Mackay
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient assessments and interventions in electronic health record system.
- Assisted in wound care and management for post-operative patients.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary
Diabetes Educator
Mackay Base Hospital
West Mackay
10.2024 - Current
- Overview of role in 1 to 2 lines
- Key responsibilities
- Insert 2 to 3 key responsibilities
- Achievements
- Insert 2 to 3 key achievements
- Enhanced community awareness of diabetes prevention and management through public presentations and workshops.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and progress, assisting in data-driven decision-making for future program improvements.
- Stayed current on emerging research related to diabetes treatment and education, integrating new findings into practice as appropriate.
- Conducted assessments of newly diagnosed diabetics, identifying learning needs and establishing goals for individualized education programs.
- Promoted positive behavior change among patients by providing guidance on nutrition, exercise, medication adherence, blood glucose monitoring techniques, and stress management strategies.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Mackay Base Hospital
West Mackay
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced patient understanding of disease management by providing tailored education on medication, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.
- Increased patient compliance with prescribed treatments by addressing individual barriers to adherence.
- Served as a liaison between patients and providers, ensuring timely communication of vital information for optimal treatment decisionmaking.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of educational interventions through ongoing monitoring of patient progress, adjusting approaches when necessary for maximum impact.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify gaps in knowledge and self-care skills, leading to targeted interventions for improved glycemic control.
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Mackay Base Hospital
West Mackay, Qld
02.2020 - 08.2020
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
Mackay10-2019
No Degree - Graduate Certificate
James Cook University
QLD12-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Diabetes Educator
Mackay Base Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Mackay Base Hospital
06.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse,Orthopaedics
Mackay Base Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical Ward
Mackay Base Hospital
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Queensland University
No Degree - Graduate Certificate
James Cook University