Rutendo Chikafu
Care Worker
Harare, Zimbabwe·r.chikafu@email.co.zw·+263 71 345 6789
Profile
Compassionate registered nurse with 5 years in busy public and private wards. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration and infection control, with a calm, patient-centred approach.
Experience
Registered General Nurse Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Jan 2021 – Present
- Manage care for up to 20 patients per shift across a general medical ward.
- Administer medication and monitor vitals, escalating deterioration promptly.
- Mentor student nurses on ward routines and infection-control protocols.
Nurse Aide Avenues Clinic
2018 – 2020
- Assisted with daily living, mobility and patient hygiene.
- Maintained accurate patient records and supported nursing staff.
Education & Registration
Diploma in General Nursing Harare Central Hospital School of Nursing
2020
Registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
Skills
• Patient assessment
• Medication administration
• Vitals monitoring
• Infection control
• IV therapy
• Record keeping
• Wound care
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)Red Cross · 2023
Volunteering
Volunteer Nurse Community Health Outreach
2022
Rural clinic screening days.
Languages
English — Fluent
Shona — Native
Ndebele — Conversational
Referees
Sister P. Moyo
Ward Sister, Parirenyatwa
+263 77 111 2222