Lorraine Ngolofwana
104 Kabangwe, Off Great North Road, Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high-stress situations, with a proven track record at the Ministry of Health, Lusaka, adept in medication and IV administration and patient advocacy. Excelled in the spread of cholera by implementing evidence-based strategies and enhancing patient care through comprehensive assessments and education. Skilled in team coordination and clinical judgment, consistently delivering high-quality care to diverse populations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
09.2023 - Current
- Utilising critical thinking skills to prioritise nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians, and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Documenting treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managing patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Observing and documenting patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implementing evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health, Lusaka
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices during the national cholera pandemic.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and prevention of cholera.
- Explained the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Katete, Zambia08.2023
Grade 12 School Certificate - High School Diploma
Matero High School
LusakaSkills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Taking vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Team Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Data Collection
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 15 May 1987
Gender : Female
Nationality : Zambian
Marital Status: Single
Certification
Registered Nurse Certification
Languages
English
References
Sarah Chansa,
Ministry of Health-Heroes Cholera Center
+260966111773.
Katebe Mwenda Bernadette
University Teaching Hospital
+260976103439.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ministry of Health, Lusaka
01.2024 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
09.2023 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Grade 12 School Certificate - High School Diploma
Matero High School
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