IKIdah kufakowadya
@idahkufakowadya
Experienced Registered Nurse and Midwife delivering patient-centered critical and community care.
NamibiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Registered Nurse and Midwife with 20 years' experience across acute care, outpatient clinics, ICU, emergency care, and community health settings. I have led nursing teams, mentored junior staff, developed and improved clinical protocols, and delivered compassionate care to diverse populations, including indigent and low-income communities.
I hold diplomas and certifications in general nursing, midwifery, and paramedics, and maintain active registration as a nurse/midwife in Namibia and Zimbabwe. I am committed to lifelong learning, evidence-based practice, and improving patient outcomes through leadership, quality systems, and targeted clinical programs such as wound-care and immunization outreach.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nurse In Charge
Okongue Clinic
Aug 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Led primary healthcare services, managing a caseload of ~20 clients and implementing care protocols and a wound-care program that reduced pressure-ulcer risk for indigent patients.
Registered Nurse
Rhino Park Private Hospital
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Provided comprehensive nursing care including exams, medication administration, wound care, and supervised nursing staff to coordinate patient-centered interventions.
Acting Community Health Nurse
Ministry of Health and Child Welfare
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised 26 district health centres, led immunization outreach and rapid outbreak response, and managed district health information and surveillance activities.
Senior Registered Nurse/Midwife
Nikita Rural Hospital
Jan 2007 - Dec 2011 (4 years 11 months)
Managed delivery room operations, supervised nursing staff, and conducted maternal-newborn assessments and education to improve perinatal care outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Masvingo Provincial Hospital
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered individualized nursing care, maintained accurate patient records, and educated patients and families on disease prevention and medication adherence.
Junior Registered Nurse
Nyika Rural Health Centre
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 11 months)
Provided essential nursing care, conducted patient assessments, assisted senior staff with treatments, and participated in community health education initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Masvingo School of Midwifery
Diploma in Midwifery, Midwifery
2011 - 2011
Completed a Diploma in Midwifery at Masvingo School of Midwifery in 2011.
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Certificate of Paramedics, Paramedics
2006 - 2006
Completed a Certificate of Paramedics at Parirenyatwa School of Nursing in 2006.
Parirenyatwa School of Nursing
Diploma in General Nursing, General Nursing
2003 - 2003
Completed a Diploma in General Nursing at Parirenyatwa School of Nursing in 2003.
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