Ralph Machivenyika

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
• Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
• Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.

Nursing care of inpatient in a number of areas which includes, Med-Surg floors, Outpatient Dept, Accident & Emergency Dept, Maternity and Psychiatric Units.

Rendering routine nursing care including:

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• 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.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for high-risk pregnancies.
• Provided emotional support to families coping with miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues, fostering resilience during challenging times.
• Reduced maternal and infant complications by providing appropriate prenatal care and education on healthy pregnancy practices.
• Maintained detailed medical records for accurate documentation of patient care and progress throughout the perinatal period.
• Provided comprehensive breastfeeding education for new mothers, encouraging successful nursing relationships.
• Improved patient satisfaction with childbirth experiences through compassionate support during labor and delivery.
• Conducted newborn assessments, identifying potential health concerns and initiating early interventions if necessary.
• Utilized evidence-based practices when making clinical decisions, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients under my care.
• Coordinated postpartum follow-up visits to monitor both maternal recovery and newborn growth milestones accurately.
• Promoted family-centered care by involving parents in the decision-making process throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods.
• Mentored student midwives during clinical rotations to enhance their learning experience within a practical setting.

• 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.
• 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.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.