Maureen Banda

I am a highly driven and enthusiastic Nurse with over 8 years' experience of work in Critical care, Pediatrics and Basic Emergency care at Zambia's biggest Government Hospital. I have a strong background in triaging, confidentiality and communication.

Pediatric Neuro Surgery Nurse Manager at Ministry of Health – University Teaching Hospitals (2023-07 – Present)

• Performing baseline screening of children with Neuro-surgical conditions
• Teaching/ Giving Information and education to patients and care givers
• Linking Patients to specialized care through referrals
• Supervise Junior Nurses on duty as assigned
• Creating duty rosters

Staff Nurse- Main Intensive Care unit at Ministry of Health - University Teaching Hospitals (2017-01 – 2023-07)

• Delivered total Nursing care to both adults and children
• Supported early rehabilitation and nutrition programs
• Performed patient assessments and continuously monitored vital signs and clinical status
• Worked with other care providers such as Doctors, Physiotherapist and Pharmacists for wholistic management
• Recognized and responded promptly to patient deterioration and medical emergencies
• Ensured compliance with infection prevention and patients safety initiatives
• Teaching/ Giving Information and education to patients and care givers
• Ensure proper documentation of all activities

Diploma in Registered Nursing – Lusaka Health Institute School of Nursing (2013 – 2015)