Priscilla Chizombwe
Portland
Summary
Highly skilled and internationally licensed nurse with an in-progress MSN, MBA in Healthcare Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Extensive experience in hospital and home care settings, specializing in critical care, surgical nursing, and healthcare management. Dedicated, well-organized, and goal-oriented professional known for strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Nurse
Essential Quality Care
01.2024 - Current
- Plan, organize, and deliver comprehensive nursing care
- Conduct daily nursing assessments and monitor patient progress
- Manage tracheostomy care, ventilators, and tube feeding with adherence to infection prevention protocols
- Administer prescribed medications and document vital signs
- Provide patient comfort and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations
Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients with medical and surgical conditions
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses
- Ensure patient care meets professional standards
- Develop and execute effective discharge plans
Nurse In-Charge / Unit Matron
Kamuzu Central Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed operating theaters and supervised multidisciplinary teams
- Implemented neurosurgical operating theater management tools
- Assisted in various surgical procedures and post-operative care
- Maintained surgical instruments and ensured adherence to safety protocols
Nurse In-Charge
Kamuzu Central Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Led nursing operations in the Eye Ward, ensuring high-quality patient care
- Coordinated admissions and treatments for ophthalmic patients
- Conducted patient education and counseling on eye conditions and treatments
- Supervised nursing staff and managed hospital resources
Nurse In-Charge
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2015
- Supervised operating theater activities and multidisciplinary teams
- Led the establishment of a neurosurgical operating theater
- Developed policies and management tools for efficient hospital operations
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
Overland Park, Kansas03.2025
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Pacific University Oregon
11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kamuzu College of Nursing
12.2010
Secondary School Certificate -
No I Private Secondary School
12.2005
Skills
- Healthcare Management
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Leadership & Team Management
- Documentation & Compliance
- Home Care Nursing
- Tracheostomy & Ventilator Management
- Tube Feeding
- Electronic Medical Records (Epic)
- Home safety evaluation
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient assessment
- Nutrition support
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Improving safety project in Main Operating Theatre at Kamuzu Central Hospital Malawi.
- Supervised team of 40 staff members as a Unit Matron of the Main Operating Theatre at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Malawi.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License – Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Affiliations
- Oregon State Board of Nursing
- International Nursing Associations
Awarded Best Nurse in Theatre Njursing in 2005 at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Malawi
Awarded as a Best Nurse in Theatre Nursing practice by the National Organization Of Nurses in Malawi in the year 2005.The main areas of the award included professionalism,Time management,adherence to Nursing standards and Offering individualized respectful nursing care.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chichewa
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteer Travel
- Music
Timeline
Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside
03.2024 - 08.2024
Home Care Nurse
Essential Quality Care
01.2024 - Current
Nurse In-Charge / Unit Matron
Kamuzu Central Hospital
01.2018 - 08.2022
Nurse In-Charge
Kamuzu Central Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2017
Nurse In-Charge
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
01.2011 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kamuzu College of Nursing
Secondary School Certificate -
No I Private Secondary School
- Registered Nurse License – Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Master of Science - Nursing
Ottawa University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Pacific University Oregon
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