LEOCADIA KAVHAYI
FREDERICK,UNITED STATES
Summary
Dynamic Float Pool Nurse with extensive experience at Holy Cross Trinity Health, excelling in critical care and mental health. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and effective communication. Skilled in telemetry and IMCU, adept at mentoring staff and optimizing treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Holy Cross Trinity Health
Silver Spring, United States
04.2020 - Current
- Performing assessments to identify patient needs and develop appropriate plans of care.
- Assisting in the orientation and mentoring of new nursing staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Utilizing evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Ensuring strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
- Administering care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Utilizing a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
TRAVEL NURSE IMCU- COVID CONTRACT
St Mary' Columbia
Milwaukee, United States
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided specialized care in IMCU, enhancing patient outcomes through swift assessment and intervention
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Analysed complex patient data to inform critical care decisions
- Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved patient recovery rates and reduced length of stay
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, utilizing critical thinking to inform care decisions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and enhance recovery rates
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Medstar Olney
Olney, United States
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided compassionate care to mental health patients, fostering a therapeutic environment
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored treatment plans
- Assessed patient mental health status, implemented evidence-based interventions, and monitored treatment outcomes
- Contributed to continuous improvement of care protocols
- Managed high-acuity caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and positive patient outcomes
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing team efficiency
- Provided psychotherapy to patients dealing with mental health issues.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved ones through difficult times.
CLINICAL NURSE
St Agnes Hospital
Baltimore, United States
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols.
- Coached and mentored other caregivers to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Planned, evaluated or modified treatment programs by observing and interviewing patients or analyzing patient records.
REGISTERED NURSE
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Norwich University
03.2024
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING SCIENCE
Western Governor's University
Utah12.2018
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Harare, Zimbabwe05.2013
Skills
- Psychiatry
- Telemetry
- IMCU
- Float Pool
Certification
- RN License
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
Additional Information
Provided specialized care in IMCU, enhancing patient outcomes through swift assessment and intervention. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans. Analyzed complex patient data to inform critical care decisions. Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved patient recovery rates and reduced length of stay. Conducted thorough patient assessments, utilizing critical thinking to inform care decisions. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and enhance recovery rates.
Languages
English
Professional
Shona
Professional
Timeline
FLOAT POOL NURSE
Holy Cross Trinity Health
04.2020 - Current
TRAVEL NURSE IMCU- COVID CONTRACT
St Mary' Columbia
01.2020 - 04.2020
MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
Medstar Olney
08.2019 - 12.2019
CLINICAL NURSE
St Agnes Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2019
REGISTERED NURSE
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
08.2013 - 11.2017
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Norwich University
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - NURSING SCIENCE
Western Governor's University
DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
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