Anaesthetic Practitioner

• Oct 2021 - Present

Nurse Practitioner

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

UN Nurse

• Jun 2015 - May 2019

Deliver direct patient care, under the supervision of the Head Nurse, to patients in a walk-in clinic setting within high-stress, demanding conditions. Support the medical needs of staff members and refer patients to local primary healthcare providers and hospitals. Co-ordinate operation theatre clinic needs, including logistics, surgical teams, and anaesthetic requirements and services. Aid in patient education efforts to support physical and mental health. Document medical findings and collaborate with healthcare providers. • Trained and mentored medical staff to ensure high quality of patient care and support. • Prepared UN staff members for new missions and reassignments, e.g. vaccines, prophylaxis treatments, and hygiene education. First Aid training to staff of all categories • Led motivational talks on the UN Radio to the whole of South Sudan. Show less

Anaesthetic Nurse

• Feb 2013 - May 2015

Supported the ongoing mission of a Somalia Level 2 field hospital, including triage-based trauma management in a hostile environment. Prepared for emergencies, acted as a code blue resuscitation team member, and provided ongoing patent support for anaesthetic needs. Conducted peri-anaesthetic care, intra-post anaesthetic care, sedation, neuro-lepti-analgesia, general anaesthesia, field blocks, and spinal anaesthesia. • Instrumental role in setting up and running the primary activities of the anaesthesia department. • Completed 100+ anaesthetic cases in the African Union Military Hospital on a mentorship/support basis. Show less

Individual Contractor/Emergency Nurse

• Jul 2011 - Feb 2013

Delivered exceptional care for all UN family clinical needs and emergencies, including injections, dressings, medication dispensing, and ambulance co-ordination. Documented clinic statistics accurately. • Recognised as the first Emergency Nurse for the UN in Zimbabwe; hired into the role due to high numbers of patients requiring care. • Led health education and trainings for staff on MORSS-based first aid activities. • Supported UNDSS efforts to update car medical kits to ensure all necessities were included. Show less

Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist

• Oct 2009 - Jul 2011

Oversaw pre- and post-anaesthetic clinics in the outpatient department, including peri-anaesthetic care, intra-post anaesthetic care, sedation, neuro-lepti-analgesia, general anaesthesia, field blocks, and spinal anaesthesia. Functioned as a code blue resuscitation team member. • Recognised as one of the first non-physician anaesthetists in Botswana to be cleared by state authorities to offer anaesthesia in a wholly private hospital setup. • Acted as part of a team which set up and established the Anaesthesia Department at the hospital. • Facilitated on-going trainings in first aid and triage-based care. Show less