Zukiswa Mavis Mashicila
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare- Mercy Rehab Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Doing EKG on the patients requiring one, intravenous line insertion, blood draws, and other specimen collection.
Registered Nurse
Ogrady Peyton International (ECU Health)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services..
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
AWRYP Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Intensive Care Cardiac Registered Nurse
Sunninghill Hospital
11.2003 - 03.2017
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufactures' guidelines.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04-2025
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
Netcare College of Nursing
12.2008
Diploma in Nursing
LILITHA NURSING COLLEGE
12.1997
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Chest Pain Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Pain Management
- Nursing of ventilated patients
- Nursing of patients with arterial and central lines
- Interpretation of EKG and liaising with MD
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare- Mercy Rehab Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ogrady Peyton International (ECU Health)
02.2023 - 06.2023
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
AWRYP Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2023
Intensive Care Cardiac Registered Nurse
Sunninghill Hospital
11.2003 - 03.2017
Diploma in Nursing
LILITHA NURSING COLLEGE
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale Training
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
Netcare College of Nursing
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