Fisani Shabalala
Professional Nurse
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 16 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Professional Nurse (ICU)
Hibiscus Cato Ridge Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care during transitions between settings or services.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by conducting thorough audits of nursing practices to identify areas for enhancement.
- Served as mentor for junior nurses, fostering professional growth and development through ongoing guidance and support.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
Senior Professional Nurse (ICU)
Life Hilton Private Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements in nursing practice.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, offering guidance and mentorship in clinical practice.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies, optimizing patient comfort levels during their stay.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Continually assessed patient needs, updating care plans accordingly to optimize treatment effectiveness
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Worked closely with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and coordinate appropriate treatments plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Professional Nurse (ICU)
Midlands Medical Centre
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BCurr
University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg 07.2020 - Current
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Michaelmas Nursing School
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Thembalethu Centre
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Clear Patient Communication
Relationship Building
Excellent Communication
Effective Communication
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Direct Patient Care
Diagnostic Test Ordering
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Attention to Detail
Medication and IV administration
Certified in CPR/AED
Active Listening
Task Prioritization
Tracheostomy Care
Critical Care
Timeline
Senior Professional Nurse (ICU)
Hibiscus Cato Ridge Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BCurr
University of South Africa
07.2020 - Current
Senior Professional Nurse (ICU)
Life Hilton Private Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2022
Professional Nurse (ICU)
Midlands Medical Centre
11.2011 - 01.2015
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
Michaelmas Nursing School
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Thembalethu Centre
04.2001 -