Innocentia Nthabiseng Mchunu
Summary
Dynamic Nurse with extensive experience at Mediclinic Brits High Care, excelling in patient safety monitoring and risk assessment. Known for exceptional teamwork and a strong work ethic, I have effectively contributed to positive patient experiences and staff training, ensuring high standards of care and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Mediclinic Brits High Care
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with a team of professionals to deliver essential nursing services.
- Executed risk assessments to maintain a secure healthcare environment.
- Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic environment.
- Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
- Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence.
- Maintained precise records of all stock and equipment usage.
Volunteer Nurse
Witkoppen Clinic
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated the onboarding process of new patients.
- Ensured accurate tracking of essential health indicators.
- Facilitated hospital referrals for advanced treatment.
- Collaborated with diverse professionals across multiple disciplines.
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Maternity
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist and help physicians and nurses care for patients by feeding, cleaning, and transporting patients.
- Monitoring the vital signs of a delivering mother at various times throughout her labor.
- Assist in monitoring and recording a fetal monitor if the mother is so equipped, and quickly report any changes noticed.
- Assist patients to be comfortable while they undergo labor by providing them with additional pillows or adjusting the temperature in the room.
- Nursing aid assistance to the mothers, either to the bathroom or wheelchair.
- Newborn care involves transferring the baby to the mother so she can feed and hold her newborn.
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Post Natal
07.2017 - 06.2021
- Encouraged and assisted new parents through their transition.
- Tracked and documented mother's vital signs post-operation, escalating deviations.
- Instructing new parents on essential newborn care techniques.
- Performed detailed examinations on newly born babies.
- Engaged in enhancing maternal-infant closeness via skin-to-skin interaction.
- Weighed infants accurately to monitor growth progress.
- Facilitated the recuperation process for new parents, offering essential physical support and wound management.
- Assessed patient readiness for mobility by determining the effects of anesthesia.
- Monitored parent and baby for early signs of postpartum complications.
- Assisted patients in developing effective breastfeeding schedules.
- Introduced community resources to assist new parents.
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Medical Ward
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Assisted in repositioning patients for increased relaxation.
- Facilitated meal service and supported patient dining activities.
- Assisted individuals with daily grooming and self-care routines.
- Ensured timely communication of patient's health status to relatives.
- Facilitated movement of patients across various departments.
- Supported families during grieving process by offering comfort and empathy.
- Communicate changes directly to registered nurse.
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Pediatrics
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Provided necessary aid to patients in meeting their personal hygiene requirements.
- Aided clients with addressing their elimination necessities.
- Maintained sanitary conditions to uphold health standards after incidents of incontinence.
- Collaborated in ensuring consistent pressure care for orthopedic patients at scheduled intervals.
- Report eating difficulties while providing necessary food and drink services.
- Coordinated patient transfers to specialized healthcare units such as radiology, mental health services, and operating rooms.
- Collaborated on designing detailed care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Guided new staff nurses in understanding hospital policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science -
Boston city campus
Braamfontein03.2025
BLS -
Mediclinic
Brits09.2023
Fundamentals of Phlebotomy -
Alison
05.2023
Hiv/Aids-Awareness & Prevention -
Alison
04.2023
Phlebotomist Training Course -
Alison
04.2023
Mental health, Mindfulness and Self-care -
University of Cape Town
03.2023
Health waste Management Training -
Leratong Hospital
05.2017
Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery - Psychiatrics
Baragwaneth Nursing College
Johannesburg01.2011
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Great written and verbal communication
- Ability to carefully read and follow directions
- Flexibility in work duties and schedule
- Good teamwork skills
- Good foundation of clinical skills and knowledge
- Basic life support
- Infection prevention and control
- Scientific nursing process
- Great work ethic
- Ability to adapt
- Empathy and compassion
- Computer literacy, (Microsoft Office)
- Organizational skills
- Risk assessment
- Medical record keeping
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
References
- Mrs Mostweneng, Professional Nurse, Leratong Hospital, 011 411 3608
- Miss Malayse, Professional Nurse, Ward 14, Leratong Hospital, 011 411 3623
- Miss B Tabeyane, Professional Nurse, Ward 11, Leratong Hospital, 011 411 3847
- Mrs T Mabalane, Professional Nurse, Ward 12, Leratong Hospital, 011 411 3650
- Miss T Montwedi, Professional Nurse, Mediclinic Brits, Mediclinic Brits, 071 432 1916
- Mrs D Moodly, Professional Nurse, Witkoppen Clinic, Witkoppen Clinic, 011 705 2438
Volunteer Experience
Witkoppen Clinic, 04/23, 08/23, Mrs D Moodly, Professional Nurse, 011 705 2438
Education Certificates
- Boston City Campus, Braamfontein, Bachelor of Social Science, 03/23, Present
- Alison, HIV/Aids-Awareness & Prevention, 04/25/23
- Alison, Phlebotomist Training Course, 04/30/23
- Alison, Fundamentals of Phlebotomy, 05/17/23
- University of Cape Town, Mental Health, Mindfulness and Self-care, 02/27/23, 03/14/23
- Leratong Hospital, Health Waste Management Training, 05/03/17
- Baragwaneth Nursing College, Johannesburg, Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery and Psychiatrics, 01/10, 01/11
- BLS Mediclinic, Brits Mediclinic, 09/23
Timeline
Nurse
Mediclinic Brits High Care
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer Nurse
Witkoppen Clinic
04.2023 - 08.2023
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Maternity
07.2021 - 11.2021
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Post Natal
07.2017 - 06.2021
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Medical Ward
04.2014 - 06.2017
Auxiliary Nurse
Leratong hospital Pediatrics
01.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Social Science -
Boston city campus
BLS -
Mediclinic
Fundamentals of Phlebotomy -
Alison
Hiv/Aids-Awareness & Prevention -
Alison
Phlebotomist Training Course -
Alison
Mental health, Mindfulness and Self-care -
University of Cape Town
Health waste Management Training -
Leratong Hospital
Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery - Psychiatrics
Baragwaneth Nursing College