Fred Kashika
Newcastle
Summary
Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients. Professional with more than 14 years of practice in Adult Medical and Surgical Care. Knowledgeable in Pharmacology and standards of care in the hospital,,Care home or private practice setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers, families and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adaptation Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN, RM)
Mumbwa General Hospital
Mumbwa
01.2012 - 09.2023
- Treat and care for patients after major surgical procedures by monitoring vital signs, administering medication and cleaning surgical areas
- Collaborate with physicians, families and other staff members when developing a plan for care and treatment during the hospital stay for the Children
- Work as a supervisor for the unit and help train 12 nursing students completing their clinical rotation duties
- Help with Patient transfer Medication administration Cath insertion Blood Transfusion and Blood Sugar monitoring NGT insertion, Tube Feeding and Suctioning Clinical Teacher for Senior General Registered Student Nurses (Paediatric ward and Special Baby Care Unit (SCBU) wards) Clinical Teacher for Registered Student Midwives (Labour, Gynecological and SCBU) Proper Communication & Documentation Hospital Information System Management
Education
Advanced Diploma in Registered Midwifery (RM) -
Ndola School of Midwifery
12.2011
Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse) -
Livingstone College of Nursing
07.2008
Certificate in Leadership and Management -
Livingstone School of Nursing
Skills
- Administration of medication
- Patient Education
- Catheterization
- Patient Confidentiality
- Phlebotomy
- Time management
- Communication
- Patient Triage
- IV Management
- Clinical documentation
- EKG Machine
- Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate in English
- Care Plan Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
- Geriatric Care
Accomplishments
- Handled care, safety, and long term health plans for 15+ patients. Commended 10+ times for efficiency and problem-solving skills by preceptor.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in all necessary movement. Maintained 97% positive patient scores for compassion.
- Created assessments, diagnoses, and plan-of-care for high-volume of patients.
- Onboarded 10 new nurses and trained in quality, personalized care and compliance policies.
- Managed average of 10 patients a day in Paediatric wing. Focused on recovery-centered approaches and minimized hospital stays by 10 percent.
- Communicated with other health care professionals at shift change to ensure seamless patient care.
- Educated patients and families about diagnosis, and informed patients on treatment options.
- Performed regular physical and physiological assessments on patients, and reported changes to appropriate health care professionals.
- Trained incoming nurses and hospital staff on protocols to optimize safety and performance
Previous Units Worked
- Male medical unit
- Male surgical Unit
- Outpatient department
- Labour Unit
- Post-natal unit
- Antenatal Unit
- Paediatric Unit
Short Courses Trainings
- Children first
- Manual handling
- Basic life support
- Nursing documentation
- Falls prevention
- Pressure ulcer assessment
- Safe medication
- Data protection
- Fire safety
- Safeguarding adults at Risk of abuse
Equipment Handled
- Infusion Pump
- Suctioning Machine
- ThermoScan
- Sphygmomanometer
- Pulse Oximeter
- Stethoscope
- Nebulizer
- Glucometer
- Desktop computer
- Standing scale
- Oxygen equipment
- ECG
- Bladder Scanner
- Syringe Driver
Certification
- Registered as a General Registered Nurse-NMBI 215782 (Ireland)
- Registered as a General Registered Nurse-NMCZ 5791 (Zambia)
- Registered as a Registered Midwife -NMCZ 5791 (Zambia)
- Member of the Midwivives Association of Zambia
- Member of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses
Timeline
Adaptation Nurse
Tallaght University Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN, RM)
Mumbwa General Hospital
01.2012 - 09.2023
Advanced Diploma in Registered Midwifery (RM) -
Ndola School of Midwifery
Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse) -
Livingstone College of Nursing
Certificate in Leadership and Management -
Livingstone School of Nursing
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