PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME                                        :           CHIRWA

FIRST NAME                                   :           SANDRA

D.O.B                                                 :           21 MAY 1979

SEX                                                    :           FEMALE

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS              :           24 GLENCAIRN FLATS

105 JOSIAH TONGOGARA

BULAWAYO

POSTAL ADDRESS                         :           AS ABOVE

MARITAL STATUS                          :           MARRIED

LANGUAGES SPOKEN                  :           ENGLISH, NDEBELE AND SHONA

NATIONALITY                                :           ZIMBABWEAN

CONTACT NUMBERS                    :           +263 776 309 900 (MOBILE)

Email                                                   :           [email protected]

SKILLS PROFILE

I am trained to give comprehensive nursing care in any setting. I am a conscientious worker with excellent record and time keeping skills; which are some of the most important requirements of the medical fraternity.

My other various skills include:

§  Planning patient care, delegating duties to subordinates, supervising and evaluating the care given.

§  Interpretation and enforcement of policies.

§  Ordering and controlling of the administration of dangerous drugs of addiction in the ward.

§  Ordering drugs and various sundries as required.

§  Giving and writing comprehensive reports and keeping records up to date.

§  Preparing students for assessment and participating in the assessments.

PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification                                                  Date obtained                                    Country

Diploma in General Nursing                           January 2004                                       Zimbabwe

Diploma in Renal Nursing                              July 2013                                             Zimbabwe

PROFESSIONAL BOARDS REGISTERED WITH

Registration board                     Registration No:               Date                            Country

Nurses Council of Zimbabwe       GN 389809                       Jan 2004                     Zimbabwe

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

“A level”                                 3 Subjects (including English)

“O level”                                 8 Subjects (including English and Mathematics)

IELTS UKVI TEST RESULTS

Listening                                 8.0

Reading                                   6.5

Writing                                    6.5

Speaking                                 8.5

Overall Band Score                 7.5

SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERIENCE

I am competent in the following:

§  Patient care

§  Communication

§  Stock control

§  Infection control

§  Supervisory role

§  Educational role

DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE

BBRAUN BULAWAYO HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT

JANUARY 2020 TO PRESENT

Responsible to                                    : Human Capital and Strategic Development Manager

Bed State                                            : 8

Nurse patient Ratio                           :1-4

Hours worked                                    : 40 per week

Machines and models used               : BBraun + admea machines

DUTIES

1.      To be responsible for the delivering of high standards of holistic care and service to the patients. This includes the appropriate assessment and evaluation of care in keeping with:

·         The philosophies of the company

·         The clinical policies and procedures.

2.      Provide support to the unit sisters and clinical leadership to the ward team.

·         To take responsibility for individualized patient care using the nursing model implemented in the unit, participate in the assessment of care needs and the evaluation of programmes of care.

3.      Provide safe haemodialysis treatment for patients as per prescription.

4.      While working as a team member demonstrate competence and share specialist knowledge and skills to all team members to develop clinical and professional nursing practice

5.      Maintain safe practice in a safe environment, ensuring procedures to minimize the risk associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and exposure to blood inherent in the dialysis process are adhered to.

6.      To demonstrate a high degree of co-ordination and dexterity when cannulating access for dialysis. To be able to teach and assess other staff members.

7.      To actively reduce the risk of injury to staff by promoting a safe environment and consideration of personal safety when cannulating, that is, prevent needle stick injury and prevent back injury.

8.      To demonstrate competence with the use of dialysis machines required to dialyze patients. To be able to prepare, use and clean said equipment and to programme and deliver individual patient treatments. To be able to teach these skills to other staff members and patients.

9.      To undertake and support others to carry out housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.

10.  Participate in unit meetings.

11.  Promote and demonstrate effective communication at all times with patients, users and providers to the service.

12.  Undertake specific organizational and administrative duties as required.

13.  Record and report information onto the patient administrative systems.

14.  Report adverse incidents.

15.  Facilitate the building of therapeutic relationships with patients, care-givers and other health professionals to support patients and care-givers through the various phases of chronic illness, including the terminal stage.

16.  Participate in ward/department-based projects including audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based practice.

17.  Encourage a positive learning environment, participate in teaching and act as a clinical resource/role model.

18.  Participate in the delivery of education to patients to enable them to make informed choices with reference their treatment and care.

19.  Respect the confidentiality of all matters that staff members may learn relating to their employment and other staff members.

20.  Control stock arriving into the unit and distribute accordingly and do inventory once a month of movable and immovable assets in the unit.

21.  Scrubbing and assisting the doctor with catheter insertions.

MEDIWISE MEDICAL CARE

JULY 2014 TO DECEMBER 2019

POSITION                                         : CHARGE NURSE

Responsible to                                    : Human Resources Manager /Clinical Director

Bed State                                            :4

Nurse patient Ratio                           :1-4

Hours worked                                    : 40 per week

Machines and models used               : Fresenius 4008 and 5008 cordiax

DUTIES

22.  To be responsible for the delivering of high standards of holistic care and service to the patients. This includes the appropriate assessment and evaluation of care in keeping with:

·         The philosophies of the company

·         The clinical policies and procedures.

23.  Provide support to the unit sisters and clinical leadership to the ward team.

·         To take responsibility for individualized patient care using the nursing model implemented in the unit, participate in the assessment of care needs and the evaluation of programmes of care.

24.  Provide safe haemodialysis treatment for patients as per prescription.

25.  While working as a team member demonstrate competence and share specialist knowledge and skills to all team members to develop clinical and professional nursing practice

26.  Maintain safe practice in a safe environment, ensuring procedures to minimize the risk associated with the use of hazardous chemicals and exposure to blood inherent in the dialysis process are adhered to.

27.  To demonstrate a high degree of co-ordination and dexterity when cannulating access for dialysis. To be able to teach and assess other staff members.

28.  To actively reduce the risk of injury to staff by promoting a safe environment and consideration of personal safety when cannulating, that is, prevent needle stick injury and prevent back injury.

29.  To demonstrate competence with the use of dialysis machines required to dialyze patients. To be able to prepare, use and clean said equipment and to programme and deliver individual patient treatments. To be able to teach these skills to other staff members and patients.

30.  To undertake and support others to carry out housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.

31.  Participate in unit meetings.

32.  Promote and demonstrate effective communication at all times with patients, users and providers to the service.

33.  Undertake specific organizational and administrative duties as required.

34.  Record and report information onto the patient administrative systems.

35.  Report adverse incidents.

36.  Facilitate the building of therapeutic relationships with patients, care-givers and other health professionals to support patients and care-givers through the various phases of chronic illness, including the terminal stage.

37.  Participate in ward/department based projects including audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role, demonstrating a commitment to evidence based practice.

38.  Encourage a positive learning environment, participate in teaching and act as a clinical resource/role model.

39.  Participate in the delivery of education to patients to enable them to make informed choices with reference their treatment and care.

40.  Respect the confidentiality of all matters that staff members may learn relating to their employment and other staff members.

41.  Control stock arriving into the unit and distribute accordingly and do inventory once a month of movable and immovable assets in the unit.

42.  Scrubbing and assisting the doctor with catheter insertions.

RENAL UNIT

SEPTEMBER 2006 TO JUNE 2013(MPILO CENTRAL HOSPITAL)

Department                                        : Renal Unit

Position                                               : Senior Sister

Responsible to                                    : Sister in Charge

Bed state                                             :20 beds

Nurse patient Ratio                           1:3

Machines and Models used              : Fresenius 4008s and 5008s

Hours worked                                    :40 hours per week

Training Acquired:

·         Fresenius Training workshop in South Africa from 18 October to 05 November 2010.

o   Dialysis procedure and use of machines

o   Certified Fresenius machines user

·         Renal Nursing Diploma from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe from July 2012 to July 2013

Duties:

§  Admissions of patient into the unit.

§  Counsel patient and relatives about sudden change of lifestyle and importance of treatment.

§  Teach patient on the care of catheter, fistula and diet.

§  Take blood for Hepatitis screening, HIV, Urea and Electrolytes and full blood count monthly.

§  Perform sterile procedures using asceptic technique.

§  Switch on water treatment plant and dialysis machines

§  Check the patient’s blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight before dialysis.

§  Connect the patient to the machine

§  Monitor the patient and do machine observations throughout dialysis.

§  Manage complications as they arise during dialysis, for example, Hypertension and Hypoglycaemia.

§  Disconnect the patient from the machine.

§  Check vital signs after dialysis.

§  Heat disinfect the machine after every use.

§  Disinfect the machine once a week using sporotal.

§  Dispose sharps and dialysis accessories in appropriate disposal containers.

§  Maintain cleanliness of the environment.

§  Do movable assets inventory as delegated by the sister in charge.

§  Check function of equipment and send for servicing if there is need.

§  Explain procedures done and demonstrate to student nurses, evaluate level of understanding by asking questions.

MEDICAL WARD

May 2005 to September 2006             Mpilo Central Hospital

Department                                         Male Medical Ward

Position                                               Acting Sister in Charge

Responsible to                                     Ward Matron

Bed state                                             35 beds

Nurse Patient Ratio                             1:5

Hours worked                                     40 hrs per week

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Receive patients referred for admission from casualty department.

§  Nursing problem identification: assessing patients to come up with nursing problems within an eight hour shift. Assessment included vital observations, physical examination and use of past medical/surgical history to come up with a diagnosis.

§  Administer medications where requested or required.

§  Maintaining high professional standards of ethics and etiquette including dress code.

§  Updating clinical pathways/care plans within my team in each shift and contributing towards continuity development of clinical pathways.

§  Communicating with medical and paramedical staff regarding patient’s needs and problems and recording any relevant problems.

§  Ensuring medical records are maintained according to acceptable medical, hospital legal standards

§  Maintaining a physical and psychological environment which promotes safety, security and optimal health for our clients.

§  Ensuring that incidents, accidents and complaints are documented and acted upon immediately and are reported to the team leader.

§  Contributing to ensure environmental safety and appropriate infection control protocols are maintained.

§  Delegating duties to subordinates and following them up to ensure that duties are carried out as expected.

§  Liaising with other departments for the smooth running of the department.

§  Following up student nurses, demonstrating required procedures and evaluating their knowledge.

§  Ordering ward stock drugs as well as sundries required within the ward for the smooth running of the department.

§  Conducting health education sessions, disseminating health information to patients and relatives.

§  Pre counseling and post counseling patient about required investigations in their case.

§  Counseling the bereaved.

CONDITIONS

Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Lupus Erythematosis, Asthma, Renal Failure.

SURGICAL WARD EXPERIENCE

January 2004 – May 2005                            Mpilo Central Hospital

Department                                                    Adult Female Surgical Ward

Position                                                           Junior Sister

Responsible to                                                Sister in charge

Bed state                                                         35 beds

Nurse patient ratio                                        1:6

Hours worked                                                40hrs per week

DUTIES

§  Receiving and admitting patients from casualty and out patients.

§  Conducting basic observations, wound dressings and body secretions

§  Taking of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations and urinalysis.

§  Drug administration for example: orally, intravenously, intramuscularly and sublingually.

§  Checking of emergency equipment and replenishing expired drugs.

§  Ordering of drugs from pharmacy.

§  Keeping custody of dangerous drugs of addiction keys as well as their administration.

§  Giving stat doses of medications to patients

§  Doing burns care

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

§  Assisting the doctor in performing the following; insertion of inter costal chest drains, supra pubic catheters.

§  Ensuring that intravenous fluids are running in at stipulated times and rates.

§  Insertion of naso-gastric tubes for feeds and drainage.

§  Catheterisation of both male and female patients.

§  Naso gastric tube feeds as well as gastrostomy feeds

PATIENTS CONDITIONS

Intestinal obstruction, carcinoma of the breast and bowels, hernias, peptic ulcers, diabetic foot, wounds and burns.

References

Sr Conradia Mabhudhu

Application Specialist for Fresenius

c/o Mediwise Medical Care

102 Samora Machel Avenue

Belvedere

Harare

Zimbabwe

+263 772 804 804

Sr P Nkomo

Acting Sister-In-Charge (Mpilo Renal Unit)

Mpilo Central Hospital

Box 2096

Bulawayo

Zimbabwe

+263 775 139 390

Mrs Hlengiwe Sibanda

Administrator

B Braun Bulawayo Dialysis Centre

127A Fife Street between 13th and 14th avenue

Bulawayo

+263772 332 713