Gugu N.

Details

Skills

Medication administration
Monitoring the client’s general health and wellbeing
Monitoring medical stock
Following a prescribed plan
Conducting safety checks on medical equipment
Record keeping
Managing infection prevention and control
Communicating with clients, family and professionals regularly
Supporting with tissue viability
Moving and handling
Carrying out elimination management
Nutrition management
Enabling the client to meet their social goals and aspirations

About

My Skills and Achievements
Clinical Skills
Patient Assessment -Proficient in conducting comprehensive health assessments to identify patient needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Wound CareManagement:Experienced in managing complex wounds, ensuring optimal healing through evidence-based practices.
- Medication Administration: Skilled in the safe administration of medications, including injections, and managing medication schedules.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education: Developed and delivered educational programs for patients and their families on chronic disease management, promoting health literacy.
- Crisis Intervention: Successfully managed acute situations by employing strong communication skills to de-escalate conflicts and provide emotional support.

Organisational Skills
-Care Coordination: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring seamless transitions between different levels of care.
-Case Management:Managed a diverse caseload of patients, ensuring timely follow-ups and continuity of care in the community setting.
Previous Job Experience

Community Nurse

- Provided direct patient care in a community setting, focusing on preventative health, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Conducted home visits for high-risk patients, assessing their living conditions and implementing necessary interventions to improve health outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with community resources, facilitating access to social services, mental health support, and rehabilitation services for patients.

Achievements:
- I have advocated for my patient on my case load who were on insulin for years to be reviewed every 6 months and that has had a significant effect as some of my patients were taken of insulin altogether or some are still on insulin however they have better understanding of their long term condition.


As a community nurse, I have honed my skills in patient care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. My commitment to improving health outcomes in the community is reflected in my achievements and the positive impact I have made on my patients' lives.