Benedictor Ntombozuko Sihlobo
Registered Nurse
Lusikisiki
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Infection Preventionist with proven skills in establishing effective policies to minimize risks and avoid outbreaks. Expert in training, mentoring and monitoring healthcare staff to improve knowledge and performance. Hands-on professional with observant and proactive nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Nurse
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
Lusikisiki
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Kept teams operating in accordance with latest epidemiological research and sound care practices.
- Identified and mitigated unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Developed effective training programs to help staff understand and implement critical protections.
- Surveilled ongoing infections to verify adequate data collection, control procedures and current staff interventions.
- Investigated outbreaks and revamped control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Presented findings to committees and public interest groups to spearhead necessary changes to policies and procedures.
- Identified risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
Lusikisiki
02.2016 - 03.2022
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Nursing Assistant
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
Lusikisiki
07.2003 - 02.2011
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Matric - Matric
Lutshaya High School
Lusikisiki 01.1998 - 11.1998
One Year Course - Nursing Assistance
Lilitha College
Lusikisiki 07.2003 - 07.2004
Basic Infection Prevention And Control - IPC Programme
Icanetwofk
Capetown 02.2020 - 03.2020
Funfamental Infection Prevention And Control Certi - Infection Prevention And Control
ICANETWORK
Capetown 03.2022 - 09.2022
Four Year Comprehensive Diploma - Nursing
Lilitha College of Nursing
Lusikisiki Campus 02.2011 - 02.2015
Skills
Public Education
undefinedAdditional Information
_Drivers licence code 10
Certification
Antimicrobial stewardship certificate
References
1.Mr VL Masiku Quality Manager 0649733243
2.Ms NS Mbuzi Manager 0392535155
3.Ms N.Phangomso Manager 0639715793
Timeline
Antimicrobial stewardship certificate
06-2022
Infection Control Nurse
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Funfamental Infection Prevention And Control Certi - Infection Prevention And Control
ICANETWORK
03.2022 - 09.2022
Basic HIV training
02-2022
Covid 19 vacvination trainer
02-2022
Basic Computer skills
04-2020
Basic Infection Prevention And Control - IPC Programme
Icanetwofk
02.2020 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
02.2016 - 03.2022
Long term certificate
06-2014
Four Year Comprehensive Diploma - Nursing
Lilitha College of Nursing
02.2011 - 02.2015
Nursing Assistant
St Elizabeth Regional Hospital
07.2003 - 02.2011
One Year Course - Nursing Assistance
Lilitha College
07.2003 - 07.2004
Matric - Matric
Lutshaya High School
01.1998 - 11.1998
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