MWAZVITA MANDIKATE
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with experience at Zimbabwe, adept at medication administration and patient assessment. Recognized for exceptional communication and critical thinking skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration. Committed to delivering compassionate care while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment,came to the USA in 2022 and did nursing assistant school at Bay Area CNA school,started work at Pleasanton rehabilitation,Wrote my nclex in April 2025 and got my nursing license
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasanton rehabilitation
Pleasanton, CA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Registered nurse
Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed different conditions diabetes,seizure management,asthma management,cerebral vascular accident ,wound care,giving intravenous fluids and medications
- Insection of urinary catheter,management of tracheostomy and management of drains
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment options.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety standards.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans based on individual needs.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- 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.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
School of nursing
Zimbabwe09.2016
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Direct patient care
Documentation and charting
Compassion and empathy
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Certification
California nursing license 95444508
Additional Information
Took nclex 2025 and passed, obtained California nursing license
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasanton rehabilitation
06.2024 - 06.2025
Registered nurse
Zimbabwe
04.2018 - 12.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
School of nursing