Consolee Nishimwe
Dialysis Unit Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Renal Clinical Technologist with over 5 years experience in the field and years of managerial experience. Working independently , providing patients with advanced and effective dialysis treatment. Extensive knowledge of dialysis operations, patient care, and medication administration. Bringing forth highly regarded skills in providing optimum patient care and carrying out all treatment protocols with sensitive precision. Over and above all I am committed to ensure the highest quality of wellness care and services.
Conscientious Unit Manager proudly offering over 4 years of vast experience managing healthcare facilities and strong knowledge of emergency medical procedures. Substantial experience managing medical databases to schedule nursing staff. Organized, outgoing and energetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in unit management and team leadership. Known for improving operational efficiency and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable and adaptable with strong focus on achieving team goals and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager, Renal Clinical Technologist
Center For Diabetes and Endocrinology
03.2023 - Current
- Established the Dialysis unit and ensured it followed all protocols in accordance with all the registered bodies.
- Unit manager at the unit, ensuring the smooth running of the business, and putting patient care as the number one priority.
- Giving one-on-one patient education on nutrition.
- Giving one-on-one patient education on lifestyle changes.
- Supporting patients with clear explanations, comfortable positioning, and consistent use of safety protocols.
- Ensuring communication and updates are made with the prescribing doctor.
- Updating patient files with the latest medications and prescriptions.
- Monitored patients during procedures, assessing reactions, documenting abnormal signs, and delivering prompt care in case of problematic responses to therapies.
Unit Manager, Renal ClinicalTechnologist
Universal Renal Care Pretoria West
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Managing the dialysis unit of seven beds, with over sixteen patients.
- Providing optimal assistance to the general manager and handled a variety of tasks simultaneously, performing home dialysis and acute hemodialysis for the patients in need.
- Ensuring dialysis unit follows protocol in accordance to all registered body's.
- Connection and disconnection of hemodialysis patients following health and safety protocols.
- Monitored patients during procedures, assessing reactions, documenting abnormal signs, and delivering prompt care in case of problematic responses to therapies.
- Patient education on healthy nutrition and lifestyle changes in the accommodation of end-stage renal failure.
Clinical Technologist- Independent Practice
Renalworx Pretoria West
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked along side the Unit manager in providing optimum care as an Independant Clinical Technologist.
- Worked in a chronic hemodialysis unit simultaneously assisting with the Acutes where need be.
- I effectively practiced Clinical Technology as a dedicated team member.
Clinical Technologist Supervised Practice
Renalworx Preoria West
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked as a supervised Clinical Technologist under the guide and supervision of Renalworx Dialysis simultaneously completing my BTECH degree.
- I provided patient care according t clinical protocols and safety requirements.
Student Clinical Technlogist
National Renal Care, Arcadia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked as a student Clinical Technologist unit, at NRC Arcadia assisting patients with medical professionals simultaneously learning on the field.
- Despite it had only been one year I gathered knowledge on chronic hemodialysis, acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Education
Post graduate diploma in Public Health - Health
University Of Pretoria
BTECH In Clinical Technology - Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma in Clinical Technology - Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Skills
■ Operating the NIPRO SURDIAL X
■ Operating the NIPRO 55plus
■ Operating the BBRAUN Diacap Pro
■ Operating the PRISMAFLEX Machine
■ Operating the NIKISO Machine
■ Operating the FRESENUIS 5008 Machine
■ Operating the Fresenius 4008 machine
■ Relationship building and management
■ Multilingual: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, seTshwana, Portuguese,Swahili
■ Meeting expectations
■ Team leadership
Proficient in all Microsoft products
(Outlook, Teams,Excel, word and Powerpoint amongst many)
Operating the NIPRO 55plusOperating the BBRAUN Diacap ProOperating the PRISMAFLEX MachineOperating the NIKISO MachineOperating the FRESENUIS 5008 MachineOperating the Fresenius 4008 machineRelationship building and managementMultilingualMeeting expectationsTeam leadershipProficient in online teaching platforms (Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, etc)Strong command of English grammar and vocabularyInteractive lesson planning and curriculum developmentEffective use of multimedia and educational technologyAdaptability to varying student needs and learning stylesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficient in Microsoft ExcelReferences
- Hannes Grobler........Former Director of Renalworx Pretoria West................0723715628
- Conny Mohlolo...........Former Practice Manager at Center for diabetes and Endocrinology CDE..... 0684890673
- Mapula Makoma...... Perfusionist at Charlot Maxeke Hospital...... 0789140935
Certification
Strategic Business Management, University of Cape Town
Timeline
Strategic Business Management, University of Cape Town
04-2025
Unit Manager, Renal Clinical Technologist
Center For Diabetes and Endocrinology
03.2023 - Current
Unit Manager, Renal ClinicalTechnologist
Universal Renal Care Pretoria West
03.2021 - 02.2023
Clinical Technologist- Independent Practice
Renalworx Pretoria West
01.2019 - 03.2021
Clinical Technologist Supervised Practice
Renalworx Preoria West
03.2018 - 12.2019
Student Clinical Technlogist
National Renal Care, Arcadia
01.2017 - 12.2017
BTECH In Clinical Technology - Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma in Clinical Technology - Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Post graduate diploma in Public Health - Health
University Of Pretoria