Zephania Chipato
3/82 Pioneer Rd, East Corrimal,NSW
Summary
Caregiving professional with experience and passion in providing quality care for elderly clients and a career focus on policy making to enable quality improvement in nursing care. Develops tailored care plans meeting unique needs of clients. My key strengths include a high degree of empathy, high level of emotional intelligence, critical thinking and strong leadership skills that are heavily complimented by continuous individual and team reflective processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Team Leader/In-Charge
NSW Health ISLHD
05.2022 - Current
- Overseeing delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments based on skills levels, experience, and patient acuity and supervising team of nurses after hours
- Working as a Patient Care Facilitator and conferring with physicians and Allied health personnel to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Dealing with conflict and challenging staff behaviours as well as distressed and agitated families.
- Management of family and staff complaints, infection control and non-clinical emergencies.
- Basic Life Support trainer
- Patient flow and staffing in coordination with the Bed and Staffing Managers
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHD
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained student/new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked extensively on a dedicated Covid 19 ward at the height of the pandemic.
Graduate Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHD
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Completed, maintained and submitted accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and treatment plan to facilitate continuity of care.
Graduate Orthopedic Registered
Sydney Adventist Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Orthopedic ward nursing as a New Graduate
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Wardsman
Sydney Adventist Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Personal Care Assistant
Twilight Aged Care
06.2009 - 06.2019
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with Activities of Daily Living, maintaining nutritional needs and medication administration.
Assistant
Christian Brothers Community Services
01.2009 - 04.2014
- Assisting residents with all activities of daily living and Providing companionship and promoting independence of residents
- Conferred with Snr Nurses and Care Manager to to review and formulate care plans
- Documentation relating to ACFI and daily progress notes
- Medication administration.
Education
Master of Medical and Health Leadership -
University of Wollongong
08.2025
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Rozelle, NSW04.2021
Diploma of Dementia Care -
University of Tasmania
Sydney, NSW04.2019
Cert IV in Ageing Support
Australian Harbour International College
Sydney, NSW05.2017
Certificate 4 in Digital Media Technologies
Group Colleges Australia
Sydney, NSW06.2013
Cert III Aged Care
Mission Australia Training Institute
Sydney, NSW2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Good communication
- Customer care
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Compassionate care
- High emotional intelligence
- Clinical projects
- Team leading
- Mentorship
Affiliations
Member - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member - University of Tasmania Alumni
Member – NSW Nurses and Midwives Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse Team Leader/In-Charge
NSW Health ISLHD
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHD
12.2021 - 05.2022
Graduate Registered Nurse
NSW Health ISLHD
05.2021 - 12.2021
Graduate Orthopedic Registered
Sydney Adventist Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
Wardsman
Sydney Adventist Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Twilight Aged Care
06.2009 - 06.2019
Assistant
Christian Brothers Community Services
01.2009 - 04.2014
Master of Medical and Health Leadership -
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of Tasmania
Diploma of Dementia Care -
University of Tasmania
Cert IV in Ageing Support
Australian Harbour International College
Certificate 4 in Digital Media Technologies
Group Colleges Australia
Cert III Aged Care
Mission Australia Training Institute
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