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RegisteredNurse

Delvin Kanjindo

Renton,WA

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and strong clinical judgment. Adept at developing individualized care plans and mentoring nursing staff, fostering a culture of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2013 - 01.2025
  • Oversaw medication administration and monitored patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness.
  • Facilitated collaboration with healthcare teams to design and execute tailored care plans for patients.
  • Facilitated patient and family education on disease management, preventive care, and medication adherence.
  • Oversaw nursing workflow management to enhance patient safety and quality of care protocols.
  • Executed medication administration in strict accordance with established guidelines while vigilantly monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions necessitating intervention.

Elevated patient satisfaction through delivery of compassionate, holistic nursing care addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and medication adherence.
  • Assisted in managing nursing workflows, optimizing patient safety and quality of care protocols.
  • Mentored junior nurses on best practices in patient assessment and clinical procedures.
  • Led initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction through improved communication and service delivery.
  • Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in records.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on new medical technologies and evidence-based practices.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Ndola College of Nursing And Midwifery
Ndola
11.2012

Skills

Medication and IV administration

Medication administration

Direct patient care

Patient assessments

Documentation and charting

Patient assessment

Strong clinical judgment

Patient education and counseling

Clinical judgment

Patient and family advocacy

Infection control measures

Patient care

Wound care

Compassion and empathy

Patient monitoring

IV setup

Intravenous therapy

Care planning

Patient management

Care plan development

Professional bedside manner

Physical assessments

Patient care planning

Telemetry monitoring

Family education

Licensed RN

Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Taking vitals

Critical care

Collecting vitals

Nursing staff leadership

Medication distribution

Tracheostomy care

Precepting

Patient discharge

Lab result interpretation

Team coordination

EMR systems

Performing ekgs

Complex Problem-solving

Proper catheter insertion/removal

Intake and discharge

Emergency response

Maintaining privacy

Relationship building

Vaccine administration

Diabetes management

Insulin medication assistance

EMR / EHR

High level of autonomy

Procedure preparations

Chronic disease management

Medical assessment

ADL assistance

Patient counseling

Personal care needs

Staff supervision

Patient relations

Diabetes and nutrition education

Chest pain management

Emergency procedures

Treatment Planning

Emotional awareness

Data collection

Emergency care

Administering immunizations

Emotional intelligence

Setting up referrals

Home care

Evaluations

Supply restocking

Home health care

Call triaging

Appointment scheduling

Software use

Medical evaluation

At-risk patient care

Feeding assistance

Seizure management

Family advocacy

Preventive health

Mental health nursing

Managing deadlines

Medical records management

Palliative care awareness

Removing sutures

Mobility assistance

Oxygen saturation standards

Geriatric nursing

Case management

Long-term care

Hospice and palliative care

Medical recordkeeping

Acute care expertise

Cardiac care

Health screening

Certification

CPR

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Ministry of Health
07.2013 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

Ndola College of Nursing And Midwifery
Delvin Kanjindo