Nomvelo Nokukhanya Sithole
Occupational Nurse Practitioner
Osizweni
Summary
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner drawing on bedside nursing experience in outpatient, ward, and intensive care unit environments. Applies health surveillance, hazard identification, and risk assessment to support worker safety and early intervention. Delivers health education, sickness absence follow-up, and rehabilitation support with clear communication.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse
KZN Department of Health
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted health assessments and evaluations for employees to ensure workplace safety.
- Developed and implemented occupational health programs to promote employee well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to manage workplace injury cases effectively.
- Provided health education sessions on ergonomics and injury prevention strategies.
Professional Nurse
Newcastle Provincial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Administered comprehensive patient care, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, significantly improving the quality of care delivered in high-acuity settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making regarding care options.
Professional Nurse
Nkonjeni Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Department: Outpatient health services
- Reason for leaving: Being close with family
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering informed decision-making regarding care options.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Community service (nursing)
Nkonjeni Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Delivered safe, high-quality nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with prescribed protocols and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes and health education.
ENA
Nkonjeni Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Supported registered and enrolled nurses in delivering quality patient care while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Trained new nursing assistants on best practices and safety protocols.
ENA
Nkonjeni Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2009
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Education
BTech in Nursing (Occupational Health) - occupational health
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa12-2020
Diploma in Nursing - General, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery
KZNCN(Benedictine campus)
12-2015
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - undefined
LA Gratitude Nursing school
12-2004
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, History
Ikhethelo Secondary School
01-2002
Skills
Health surveillance of workers
Hazard identification in the workplace
Risk assessment and management in the workplace
Sickness absence management
Health promotion and wellness programs in the workplace
Occupational health legislation
Patient assessment
EHR documentation
Infection prevention & control
Emergency response procedures
Staff supervision
Case management
Quality improvement
Certification
Audiometry & Spirometry
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse
KZN Department of Health
11.2023 - Current
Professional Nurse
Newcastle Provincial Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2022
Professional Nurse
Nkonjeni Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2018
Community service (nursing)
Nkonjeni Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
ENA
Nkonjeni Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2010
ENA
Nkonjeni Hospital
08.2005 - 08.2009
Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary - undefined
LA Gratitude Nursing school
Diploma in Nursing - General, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery
KZNCN(Benedictine campus)
BTech in Nursing (Occupational Health) - occupational health
Durban University of Technology
Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, History
Ikhethelo Secondary School