Nosicelo Msutu

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

4

years of professional experience

2

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care

Life-Kingsbury Hospital (ICU)

CAPE TOWN

07.2021 - Current

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Grooteschuur Hospital

CAPE TOWN

06.2020 - 06.2021

Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.

Education

Post Graduation Diploma In Nursing Adult Critical Care - Nursing

Stellenbosch University , Western Cape

02.2018 - 04.2020

Skills

Patient Management

Critical Care

IV setup

Staff Supervision

Patient Monitoring

Procedure preparations

Tracheostomy Care

Intravenous therapy

Patient Evaluation

Care Plan Development

Feeding pumps understanding

Patient Assessments

Patient care planning

Healthcare billing

Care Planning

Nursing staff leadership

Accomplishments

Certificate of performance pride

Interests

Reading and researching

References

L.Ephrahim: Unit Manager 0731984417

Sizeka:Shiftleader 0789029330

B.Fouten:Unit Manager 0216704102

Timeline

Registered Nurse in Adult Critical Care - Life-Kingsbury Hospital (ICU)

07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit - Grooteschuur Hospital