Bukiwe Matebese
Mthatha,South Africa
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in strategic planning, analysis, and team leadership. Expertise in data analysis to enhance productivity, identify bottlenecks, and forecast financial needs. Proven success in hiring, training, and mentoring staff to optimize performance and morale. Skilled in ensuring compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards while monitoring key performance indicators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Professional nurse
DOH- St barnabas hospital
Libode, South Africa -EC
2015.07 - Current
- Participated in regular professional training sessions for continuous skill improvement.
- Educated family members about disease prevention practices, strengthening community health literacy.
- Administered medication to patients for symptom management.
- Implemented infection control measures effectively, preventing cross-contamination in the ward.
Acting Infection Prevention Control nurse
St barnabas hospital -DOH
Mthatha, South Africa -EC
2015.07 - 2019.11
1.Core IPC Competencies & adherence:
- Hand Hygiene Compliance: Adherence to the WHO "5 Moments of hand hygiene, consistently using alcohol based rubs or soap and water to reduce healthcare associated infections.
2. Proactive surveillance & risk mitigation:
- Environmental surveillance: Routine of clinical areas for cleanliness and proper disinfection of high touch surfaces.
- Outbreak Management : ability to quickly initiate containment protocols, including patient isolation, staff training and reporting to management.
3. Impact on Organization and Patient Outcome:
- Reduce costs & length of stay: Effective IPC practices prevent complications, reducing hospital readmission health associated costs.
Education
Oxbridge Certificate - Health & Safety
Oxbridge Academy- Cum Laude Commendation
Cape Town, Western Cape 2016.03 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Arts in nursing science - Human science
University of South Africa
Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2019.03 - 2024.06
Diploma in General Nursing (R683) - Nursing science
University of Kwazulu Natal
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal /2008 - /2010
Certificate of Higher Education ( Enrolled Nurse) - Nursing science
Empilweni Education
Randburg, Gauteng /2001 - /2003
Skills
- Strategic planning and analysis: Ability to analyze data to improve productivity, identify bottlenecks and forecast financial requirements'
- Team leadership : Hiring trainings, mentoring, and scheduling staff to maximize morale and performance
- Compliance: Ensuring all operations adhere to safety, health and regulatory standards
- Quality Control: Monitoring key performance indicators(KPIs) to ensure high standards are met
Affiliations
- singing and gardening
Certification
Driving License- Code B issued 22-11-2008
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts in nursing science - Human science
University of South Africa
2019.03 - 2024.06
Oxbridge Certificate - Health & Safety
Oxbridge Academy- Cum Laude Commendation
2016.03 - 2017.08
Professional nurse
DOH- St barnabas hospital
2015.07 - Current
Acting Infection Prevention Control nurse
St barnabas hospital -DOH
2015.07 - 2019.11
Diploma in General Nursing (R683) - Nursing science
University of Kwazulu Natal
/2008 - /2010
Certificate of Higher Education ( Enrolled Nurse) - Nursing science
Empilweni Education
/2001 - /2003