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Tendai Makahamadze

LOGAN RESERVE

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. I am reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in even the most dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Logan Hospital
04.2025 - Current
  • My critical thinking skills have been instrumental in prioritising mental health nursing interventions. This approach, based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs, has significantly improved patient care outcomes.
  • My role in training and mentoring new nursing staff members has not only contributed to high-quality patient care but also fostered a positive work environment. This emphasis on team development is a testament to my leadership skills.
  • My ability to skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills provides a sense of security in my ability to handle complex tasks.
  • By implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans, I significantly enhanced patient outcomes, reinforcing my competence and unwavering dedication to quality care.
  • My commitment to ongoing professional development is evident in my participation in opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • 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.
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2025
  • My tenure has allowed me to apply my skills in caring for patients with acute mental health issues, managing challenging/aggressive patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
  • My unwavering commitment to patient-centred care is a cornerstone of my practice, deeply embedded in my nursing expertise. I deliver nursing care to consumers, conducting assessments, treatments, therapies, admissions, discharges, and referrals to ensure their needs are always at the forefront.
  • Caring for patients with acute mental health issues, physically and verbally aggressive, restrictive eating disorders, and other behavioural challenges.
  • Developing nursing care plans to implement therapeutic relationships and engage with the client, family, and significant others in planning, setting, and meeting goals in care.
  • My proven track record in managing challenging/aggressive patients with mental disorders such as Depression, Suicide, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorders, schizoaffective disorders, and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia instils confidence in my ability to handle complex situations with professionalism and care.
  • Implementing harm minimisation strategies and management for patients admitted with alcohol and other drug issues and withdrawals on the unit, including alcohol, opioids, psychostimulants, cannabis, benzodiazepines, and other mind-altering drugs.
  • Managing the medical and psychological risks of patients with eating disorders to prevent and treat refeeding syndrome following the Queensland Eating Disorder Services protocols is a significant part of my role.
  • I have successfully managed consumers with eating disorders by strictly following their meal plans and providing supervised meal support and post-meal supervision, maintaining observations such as blood glucose levels, postural BP and heart rates, temperature, weight, fluid balance and bowel charts per QuEDS guidelines.
  • Monitor and care for patients on Naso Gastric Tube feed for 3 STEP meal plans and continuous enteral feeds to promote nutritional resuscitation and rehabilitation with weight restoration as appropriate.
  • Formulate, update, and review care summaries for each patient from admission to discharge and prepare discharge summaries or arrange transportation for discharged clients.
  • Implementing risk assessment and management tools for admitted inpatients.
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, medical doctors, psychologists, social workers, dieticians, and physiologists, I have managed and transformed clients holistically. This comprehensive approach, which incorporates an individual's mental, psychosocial, environmental, cultural, spiritual, and physical health and well-being to promote recovery, has been key to promoting the overall well-being of our clients.
  • Monitoring and maintaining Mental Health Visual Observation as a risk-preventative measure.

Registered Nurse Level 1

Calvary Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2019
  • Provide quality nursing care, assist geriatric patients with mental health disorders and other complex medical conditions/ diseases, provide total nursing care and promote recovery.
  • Assess and implement relevant observations and care protocols for geriatric patients and notify the treating team and appropriate staff when the patient's condition improves or deteriorates.
  • Admit new clients and assess current mental status.
  • Plan and implement recovery planning for caseloads.
  • Refer clients in need of long-term counselling to appropriate avenues for treatment, including chemical dependency treatment.
  • Worked in the Older Persons' Mental Health Inpatient Unit as a multidisciplinary team member.
  • During my tenure at Calvary Hospital, I took on the role of Team Leader with minimal supervision. In this capacity, I oversaw other Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and AINS, including university students, during their placements in the unit.

Registered Nurse Level 1

Maitland Hospital (York Peninsula)
03.2006 - 07.2008
  • Function as a team leader with minimal supervision and supervise other registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and AINs to provide quality nursing care professionally within the expected nursing Code of Ethics standards.
  • Administering Peg Feeds, intravenous drugs, and intravenous fluids.
  • Checking and giving of DDA S8 and S4 Drugs.
  • Do drug rounds and administer medications as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Note vital signs and report any abnormalities to the doctor.
  • Admitting and discharging patients and performing 12-lead ECG
  • Formulated and implemented nursing care plans
  • Performed venepuncture, cannulation, and checked troponin levels
  • Utilised critical thinking skills to prioritise 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualised care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimising disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse Level 1

Elder Care the Village
10.2005 - 02.2006
  • Acting as Team Leader during the morning, afternoon, and night shifts with no supervision.
  • On weekends, worked as the overall Team Leader and supervised Enrolled Nurses and AINS
  • Administer medications and provide nursing care to residential clients.
  • Participate in quality improvement and supervise other staff implementing ACFI for accreditation.

Registered General Nurse Level 1

Luisa Guidotti Hospital
05.2002 - 09.2005
  • Worked in general surgical and medical wards (Female, Male and Paediatric wards)
  • Provision of care for pre-and post-operative care patients
  • Insertion of cannulas, collection of specimens, including sputum, blood
  • Administration of intramuscular drugs, intravenous drugs, and fluids
  • Admitting and discharging patients

Education

Masters - Mental Health Nursing

The University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW
05.2022

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
09.2011

Certificate 1V - Spoken and Written English

Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra, ACT
07.2009

Diploma - General Nursing

Marondera School of Nursing
Marondera Zimbabwe
03.2002

Skills

  • COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL AND TEAMWORK SKILLS:
  • Able to reflectively listen and effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients to build trust and rapport and foster nurse-patient relationships Effective communication fosters therapeutic relationships, enhances the quality of care, promotes patient satisfaction and adherence to care, ultimately leading to positive and improved person-centred health outcomes
  • As a dedicated professional, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the holistic care of our patients This collaborative approach, which I believe is instrumental in providing comprehensive care to our patients, is a key strength of mine My unwavering commitment to patient-centred care, deeply embedded in my nursing expertise, ensures that our patients' needs are always at the forefront, providing reassurance of their well-being and demonstrating my dedication to their care
  • Developed practical team skills that promote organisational skills and ensure the priorities of needs-setting
  • Demonstrated competency and developed empathy in promoting therapeutic relationships with people who have lived experiences with mental illness, their families and carers to promote recovery
  • ANALYTICAL AND ASSESSMENT SKILLS:
  • With extensive nursing experience, I am an efficient, dedicated, highly motivated, and flexible professional My skills and knowledge make me a competent and reliable nurse
  • My expertise lies in providing mental health care, alcohol and other drug services, and general nursing care I have a proven ability to manage complex patient needs, ensuring their safety and well-being This commitment to patient care, particularly in managing complex patient needs, has been a cornerstone of my practice, instilling confidence in my ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and care
  • As an analytical thinker with a robust logical mind, I am adept at learning new processes, enthusiastic, adaptable, and highly motivated My success and long experience acclaim my outstanding achievements in nursing I am always eager to learn and adapt, which ensures that I continually improve and am ready to face new challenges, instilling confidence in my ability to handle any situation
  • The breadth of experience has equipped me with high capabilities in responding to various emergencies, including a decline in the mental state with psychological risks such as suicide, homicidal, self-harm or risk to others, aggression and vulnerabilities
  • Developed competency through acting in charge, and on several occasions, I have been a team leader and have planned for admissions, discharges, and patient transfers to other wards or interhospital transfers My leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams has equipped me with the skills to manage complex tasks, establish priorities, and make ethically sound decisions, ensuring safe patient care and promoting optimal patient outcomes
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing professional nursing services in treating and caring for patients with complex needs, in reference to the physicians’ orders
  • Proven ability to comply with relevant organisational documentation requirements, including maintenance of client records to promote privacy and confidentiality, formulating nursing care plans and discharge summaries, and adhering to hospital policies and procedures I am meticulous in my record-keeping, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and in line with organisational requirements
  • I am fully equipped with knowledge of the nursing process and understand the documentation process and nursing care requirements, including supporting and promoting dignity and autonomy for people living with mental illness and psychological distress, involving mental health patients in making informed decisions about their treatment, care and support and ensuring the diverse needs and preferences of the mental health patients are responded to appropriately
  • With a successful track record in nursing, I seek a new, challenging role I am eager and willing to impart and apply my knowledge, skills, and experience while continuing to develop professionally
  • Care planning

Affiliations

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registered Nurse
  • Registration number: NMW0000980143
  • The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Full registration

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Logan Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sunshine Coast University Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2025

Registered Nurse Level 1

Calvary Hospital
08.2008 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse Level 1

Maitland Hospital (York Peninsula)
03.2006 - 07.2008

Registered Nurse Level 1

Elder Care the Village
10.2005 - 02.2006

Registered General Nurse Level 1

Luisa Guidotti Hospital
05.2002 - 09.2005

Masters - Mental Health Nursing

The University of Newcastle

Graduate Diploma - Mental Health Nursing

University of Canberra

Certificate 1V - Spoken and Written English

Canberra Institute of Technology

Diploma - General Nursing

Marondera School of Nursing

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