Jacqueline Mutendi
Kwekwe,Zimbabwe
Summary
Compassionate Nurse Assistant with experience in managing patient care and facilitating therapeutic communication. Skilled at performing basic nursing procedures, assisting with physical therapy exercises, and accurately documenting patient information. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a keen ability to handle high-stress situations. Past roles have led to improved patient comfort and satisfaction through proactive care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
KJELLSSONS MEDICAL & MATERNITY CENTRE
Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2021 - Current
- Assist nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Provide companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Perform vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collect specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Change bed linens, clean patient rooms and assist with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answer call lights promptly and responds to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Record observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assist with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensure that medical equipment is properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assist with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Organise paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Monitor all incoming supplies for expiration dates and restocks shelves when necessary.
- Provide emotional support for family members during difficult times in the hospital setting.
- Help maintain a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols such as handwashing techniques before touching any patient or equipment
- Report any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
- Utilize appropriate body mechanics when lifting or transferring patients from one area to another.
- Clean up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Deliver high level of care to every patient.
- Provide basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Assist patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Record patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Perform inventory by monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Observe and reports unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Child Caregiver
PRIVATE FAMILY (MR & MRS DARAMOLA)
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for the child
- Monitored the child's vital signs and all general care for the infant
- Tracked and reported the child's progress based on observations
- Ensured the nebuliser was always on so that the trachea was not dry
- Ensured that the trachea was always clean to avoid blockages
- Supervised meal times to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
- Accompanied the family to the baby's check up visits
- Established positive relationships with the parents to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
- Dressed the child and changed diapers.
Education
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison
Online08-2024
Certificate in CPR,AED & FIRST AID -
Alison
Online08-2024
Advanced Level Certificate -
Gutu High School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe11-2002
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Silveira High School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe11-2000
Skills
- Infection Control
- Medical Records Management
- ADL support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- First-aid and CPR
- Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Care plan implementation
- Preparing meals
- Safety Precautions
- Helping with medication
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- General housekeeping ability
- Feeding Assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
KJELLSSONS MEDICAL & MATERNITY CENTRE
03.2021 - Current
Child Caregiver
PRIVATE FAMILY (MR & MRS DARAMOLA)
01.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma in Caregiving -
Alison
Certificate in CPR,AED & FIRST AID -
Alison
Advanced Level Certificate -
Gutu High School
Ordinary Level Certificate -
Silveira High School
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