Faith Mhone
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Professional nurse with proven expertise in patient care and leadership in clinical settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, patient safety, and adaptive problem solving. Skilled in managing patient care plans, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards of practice. Known for reliability, effective communication, and flexibility to meet changing healthcare needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison, WI
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Managed resource allocation effectively, ensuring adequate staffing levels during high-demand periods.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Supervised nursing staff on a 33 beds surgical floor, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality care standards.
Mentor
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison, WI
03.2026 - Current
- Mentored and supported new graduate nurses during orientation and transition into professional nursing practice.
- Assisted with skill development, workflow adaptation, and application of evidence-based practices.
- Fostered professional growth, confidence, and accountability to support retention and quality patient care.
Registered Nurse Preceptor
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison, WI
08.2025 - Current
- Streamlined orientation processes, reducing onboarding time while maintaining high training standards.
- Advocated for patient-centered care initiatives, contributing to higher satisfaction scores within the department.
- Precepted new nurses and new hires, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify learning needs, evaluate progress, and promote professional development.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
Madison, WI
11.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance standards.
- Administered patient care, including medication administration and wound management, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Student Ambassador for Malawian Students
The Embassy of The Republic Of Malawi To The USA
Washington, DC
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with the embassy to promote student engagement and welfare.
- Increased awareness of student resources, guiding students to support services when needed.
- Facilitated communication between 300 students and embassy officials to enhance cultural understanding.
Student Support & Outreach Assistant
Wingate University
Wingate, NC
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided support for planning and implementation of international office events
- Assisted with daily tasks in the office.
- Developed outreach strategies to enhance community engagement and drive enrollment initiatives.
- Coordinated events and workshops to promote university Study abroad programs and resources effectively.
Administrative Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted new international student orientation and welcome sessions
- Filed and assisted with maintenance of student records and applications
- Provided guidance and assisted customers navigate study abroad programs, registration, enrollment, transfer, and college systems
- Performed general office duties related to the functioning of the office and assisting staff
- Organized F1 visa student and Study Abroad events on campus.
Representative
SAFAIDS Young Women Leadership Program
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Represented young women in six countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to engage young women in leadership opportunities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align program objectives with community needs and resources.
- Mentored emerging leaders, providing guidance on personal development and advocacy skills.
Project Officer
Ntchisi Organization for Youth and Development
Malawi
10.2012 - 10.2013
- Worked with young people who were abused or suffered from HIV and other illnesses
- Developed and managed budgets, designed project proposals, and implemented programs
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Led project planning efforts to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and enhance collaboration.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ntchisi Organization for Youth and Development
Malawi
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Provided guidance and technical support
- Prepared a work plan, reviewed, and analyzed reports
- Determined performance indicators and how to measure and assess the success of programs.
- Developed and implemented monitoring frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
- Conducted data analysis to assess project outcomes and inform strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify key performance indicators for youth development initiatives.
Education
Master's in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI08-2024
Bachelor of Science: Psychology - Psychology
Wingate University
Wingate, NC08-2020
Associate of Arts: Pre-Nursing -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC05-2017
Skills
- Communication and time management
- Critical thinking and problem Solving
- Leadership, teamwork and dependability
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Quality improvement and healthcare informatics
- Patient-centered care
Affiliations
- President, International Student Association and Global Student Association
- International Student Association Senator Student Ambassador
- Received Ruth G. Shaw Women's Leadership Scholar
- Student Government Association Representative and Senator
- Phi Theta Kappa, Psi Beta Honor society
- Student leader award
- The National Society of leadership and Success
- Nursing Student Association
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Graduate Student Representative to the School of Nursing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) committee.
Certification
- Clinical Nurse leader (CNL)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
- Registered nurse, Wisconsin Board of Nursing multi-state, 2023
- Basic Life Support Provider Certification
- Nursing Assistant
- Mandated Reporter
- Introductory Training for Victim Service Providers (ITVSP)
Timeline
Charge Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
05.2026 - Current
Mentor
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse Preceptor
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador for Malawian Students
The Embassy of The Republic Of Malawi To The USA
03.2023 - Current
Student Support & Outreach Assistant
Wingate University
08.2018 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
Central Piedmont Community College
10.2015 - 12.2015
Representative
SAFAIDS Young Women Leadership Program
01.2013 - 01.2015
Project Officer
Ntchisi Organization for Youth and Development
10.2012 - 10.2013
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Ntchisi Organization for Youth and Development
08.2012 - 10.2013
Master's in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science: Psychology - Psychology
Wingate University
Associate of Arts: Pre-Nursing -
Central Piedmont Community College
Student clinical experience
- The Asha Project Organization—Masters in Nursing Residency Rotation, Sep 2023-May 2024
- West Allis Memorial Hospital—Labor/Delivery/Postpartum Care, NICU and Medical Surgical Rotation, Fall 2022
- Greenfield Health Department—Community Health Nursing and Public Health Rotation, Summer 2022
- Aurora St Luke's Medical Center—Medical Neurology; Labor and Delivery; Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU); Wound Care, One-day Surgery Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU); catheterization lab Rotation, Summer 2022
- Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital—Medical Surgical Rotation, Fall 2021
- Ascension Elmbrook Hospital—Medical Surgical Rotation, Fall 2020
Volunteer Experience
- Assisted with personal care, medication management, and companionship in home health care.
- Provided care and support to a client in assisted living.
- Coordinated mission services and implemented charitable programs to
help villagers, schoolchildren, hospital patients, and prison inmates in Malawi.
References
- Melissa Melcher, DNP, RN, APNP, Program Director, School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, mergener@uwm.edu, 4142295444
- Christine Wilson, MSN, RN, Director Med/Surg Services and Pediatrics, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison, Christine.Wilson@ssmhealth.com , +1 (608) 258-6849, +1 (563)580-7139
- Kaboni Whitney Gondwe, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, University of Washington, kwgondwe@uw.edu, +1 (919) 798-7737