Christina Silas Josephat
Dar Es Saam
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with experience in various clinical settings. Skills include patient education, health assessments, and administering medications, along with strong interpersonal communication abilities to build relationships with patients and families. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and maintain composure, always prioritizing patient safety and comfort. In previous role, contributed significantly to improving patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse and Midwifery
Kitonka
Dar Es Saalam, Tanzania
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Supported families during times of illness or injury by providing emotional support and assistance with decision making processes.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted research projects related to nursing practice or health policy issues.
- Provided guidance to new employees regarding policies and procedures within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Developed health promotion programs designed to educate the community about disease prevention strategies.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Taught classes on topics such as nutrition, wound care, pain management, medication administration.
- Actively participated in professional organizations related to nursing practice.
- Created educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, handouts, websites, designed to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Prepared detailed reports on patient progress which were presented at weekly staff meetings.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Ordinary Diploma
Mwenge
Dar Es Salaam , Tanzania09-2023
Skills
- Discharge coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Unit Administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing staff development
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Seizure Management
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Community health
- Direct nursing care
- RN Case Management
- Home Health Care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Cultural competence
- Ventilator care
- Patient rights advocacy
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
- Critical Care Nursing
- Disease Prevention
- Nursing staff leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Student training
- Health Promotion
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Medical chart management
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Care and Education
- Mental health care
- Emergency Care
- Referral Generation
- Healthcare ethics
- Nursing Plan Development
- Catheter maintenance
- Patient Management
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Diabetes management
- Family Education
- Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification
Timeline
Nurse and Midwifery
Kitonka
01.2024 - Current
Ordinary Diploma
Mwenge
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