Ethel Chikwekwete

Nurse patient ratio 1:15

Coordinating with pharmacy staff, ensuring timely delivery of medicines.

• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans, addressing residents’ specific health needs
• Coordinating with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
• Educating residents and families on health conditions and treatment plans to enhance understanding and support effective care management
• Implementing infection control measures in healthcare settings to maintain safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of patient records to support seamless care transitions.
• Providing compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
• Identifying early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
• Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.

Medical ward -40 bedded ward

Nurse patient ratio 1:8

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responded promptly to emergencies by utilising advanced life support techniques.
• Oversaw the smooth running of the, ward through efficient resource management including staff rosters and equipment inventory checks.
• Provided high-quality patient care, ensuring comfort and well-being.
• Trained new nursing staff members, enhancing their practical skills.
• Communicated effectively with patients' families, providing emotional support during tough times.
• Conducted health education sessions, promoting preventative measures among patients.
• Ensured adherence to infection control protocols in daily nursing practice for a safe environment.
• Recorded and reported vital signs to the medical team for prompt response.
• Assisted doctors during rounds, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients
• Preparing for and assisting Doctors with procedures such as lumbar puncture and aseptic fluid tapping
• Provided bereavement counselling to families, offering emotional support during their loss.
• Coordinated with health personnel, including physicians and technicians, to enhance patient care.
• Referral of clients to other members of the multi-disciplinary teams
• Monitored patient input and output, regulated intravenous fluids and blood transfusions to prevent fluid overload
• Administered bowel care, including enemas, to ensure patient comfort and health.
• Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage as per doctor's directive.

Surgical Ward

Nurse patient ratio 1:8

40 bedded ward

Duties and responsibilities

• Managed nurse-patient ratio of 1 to 8 to ensure quality care
• Oversaw a 40-bedded ward with 6 nurses typically on duty.
• Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining sterilisation standards.
• Performed wound dressings whilst adhering strictly to hygiene standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Conducted health education sessions, promoting preventative measures among patients.
• Recorded and reported vital signs to the medical team for prompt response.
• Developed individualised nursing care plans based on patient assessment results.
• Ensured adherence to infection control protocols in daily nursing practice for a safe environment.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
• Assisting Doctors during rounds, ensuring all patients’ needs are met.
• Provision of safe and effective pre-operative and post-operative care
• Writing and evaluation of nursing care plans
• Admission and treatment of all sorts of surgical conditions; eye injuries, testicular torsion, benign prostatic hypertrophy, acute abdomen, strangulated hernia just to mention a few
• Administered oxygen therapy to patients requiring respiratory support.
• Administered prescribed analgesics to manage patient pain effectively.
• Administered specialised nursing care for patients undergoing tracheostomy, prostatectomy, and colostomy procedures, addressing their unique needs.
• Provided comprehensive care and management for patients with burn injuries.
• Cervical collar care, diabetic foot care and traction care
• Skin/pressure ulcer management and care
• Central venous catheter care
• Performed care and maintenance for patients with urinary catheters.
• Monitored closed chest drainage systems for leaks, assessed neurological status, and documented output.
• Monitoring of incision sites post-operatively
• Intravenous therapy
• Blood/platelet administration
• Calculation and administration of medications (intravenously, Intramuscularly, rectally, orally, subcutaneously.

Accident and Emergency Department

10 Observational beds.

Duties and responsibilities

• Quick and accurate assessment of incoming patients including both physical and mental conditions
• Assessing, intervening and stabilising trauma and illnesses with decisive action
• Efficiently triaged incoming A and E patients prioritising those needing immediate attention.
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
• Administered fluid resuscitation and performed IV cannulation in emergency situations.
• Suturing lacerations, wound dressings doing it aseptically, pus swab collection
• Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
• Transfusion of blood and blood products where necessary before transfer to wards for admission
• Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
• Coordinated discharge planning process facilitating smooth transition of patients back into the community.
• Supported doctors during medical procedures by preparing necessary equipment and ensuring patient comfort.
• Proper documentation of medical history excluding and allergies and taking note of any current medications
• Quick and accurate assessment of incoming patients, including both physical and mental conditionss arrived.,