Jemima Jacinta Kabwea
Nawton,WKO
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care and task delegation within multidisciplinary teams. Trains new staff and maintains high service standards for diverse populations. Excels in independent roles while quickly mastering new competencies, ensuring patient comfort and safety through attentive care and thorough documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
Waikato, Hamilton
2025.03 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to plan patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient care areas.
Patient Access Representatives
Pinnacle Incorporated
Waikato, Hamilton
2022.08 - 2023.01
- Scheduled appointments to enhance patient flow and minimize wait times.
- Assisted patients with inquiries, delivering accurate information about services available.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments.
- Managed incoming calls, routing them to relevant departments for effective service.
Health Care Assistant
Arvida Cascades
Waikato, Hamilton
2019.12 - 2021.07
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff members.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in health records and reports.
- Collaborated with team members to implement individualized care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
Health Care Assistant
Radius Kensington
Waikato, Hamilton
2016.12 - 2019.12
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff members.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with team members to implement individualized care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Hamilton
Waikato Institution of Technology
Hamilton11.2024
NCEA level 3 - University Entrance
Sacred Heart Girls College
Hamilton12.2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Patient monitoring and education
- Medication management
- Care planning and infection control
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Empathy
Hobbies and Interests
- Socialising
- Playing volleyball
- Journaling
- Listening to music
- Sewing
- Cultural dancing
- babysitting
- Cooking
Awards Achievements Scholarships
- Leaupepe Elisapeta (Peta) Karalus Scholarship
- The Aniva Future Pacific Nurse Leaders Scholarship x2
- Te Whatu Ora Pacific Health Scholarship 2023
Clinical Placement History
- 07/01/24, 09/01/24, Waikato District Health Board: Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
- 02/01/24, 03/01/24, Waikato District Health Board: Mental Health Service Older Persons (MHSOP)
- 09/01/23, 10/01/23, Hospice Waikato-Community
- 04/01/23, 06/01/23, Waikato District Health Board: Oncology and Haematology Ward (M5)
References
- Kelly Symmons, Orthopaedics Clinical Educator, 027 243 4387, kelly.symons@waikatodhb.health.nz
- Julie Dickson, M16 Charge Nurse, 021 549 9764, Julie.dickson@waikatodhb.health.nz
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Waikato District Health Board
2025.03 - Current
Patient Access Representatives
Pinnacle Incorporated
2022.08 - 2023.01
Health Care Assistant
Arvida Cascades
2019.12 - 2021.07
Health Care Assistant
Radius Kensington
2016.12 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Nursing - Hamilton
Waikato Institution of Technology
NCEA level 3 - University Entrance
Sacred Heart Girls College