INNOCENT MULALO SIDZHARZHA
WORCESTER
Summary
Registered Nurse with 6 years of comprehensive experience in both acute and chronic dialysis settings, delivering high-quality renal care to patients with acute kidney injury and end-stage kidney disease. Skilled in hemodialysis treatment management, vascular access care (AVF, AVG, and CVC), patient assessment, fluid and electrolyte management, and monitoring for dialysis-related complications. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, infection prevention practices, patient education skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards and protocols. Dedicated to providing compassionate care and supporting patients throughout their renal treatment journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Worcester Life Renal Dialysis
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Life Midmed Hospital
Middleburg, South Africa
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Designed personalised rehabilitation plans, facilitating timely recovery for patients.
- Attended regular health care training to stay updated on emergency first aid and treatment methods.
- Helped plan and deliver health education programmes targeted in specific communities or patient groups.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of dialysis equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Organised transfer of care across various healthcare settings with patients and carers.
- Coordinated with health care professionals to evaluate treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Highveld Nephrology Centre
Emalahleni , South Africa
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
- Inspected, cleaned and dressed patient wounds for optimum healing.
- Conducted patient assessments, including vital signs and fluid status, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Collected blood, urine and stool samples, employing distraction techniques to calm down anxious patients.
- Followed care and rehabilitation plans set by doctors.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
- Liaised with renal dietitians to provide patients with dietary advice tailored to their treatment plan.
Registered Nurse
Davha Dumela Renal Unit
Rustenburg , South Africa
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Assessed, troubleshot and made sound decisions to treat critically ill patients.
- Provided haemodialysis care to renal patients daily to track fluid management, daily weights for intravenous medications and pressure sore prevention.
- Monitored patients for any adverse reactions during dialysis and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Provided education and support to patients and their families regarding kidney disease and dialysis treatment.
Registered Nurse
Charisma Nursing Agent(Eugene Marais&Wilgers Life)
Pretoria
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Administered medications orally, rectally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and via IV therapy.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and monitored responses to address any adverse reactions.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Limpopo College of Nursing
Sovenga01-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Emergency response
- Wound care management
- Documenting vitals
- Time management expertise
- Patient advocacy
- Blood collection
- Ward management
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Patient monitoring
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient communication
- Excellent time management
- Medical teamwork
- Decision making under pressure
- Acute and critical care
Languages
English
Sepedi
Tswana
isiZulu
Tshivenda
Xitsonga
Certification
Short Learning Programme-Renal Nursing for Registered Nurses
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for July 2024 behaviours, leading to increased my work performance.
- Appointed Health and Safety Representative from 2023
References
- Davha Dumela Renal Unit
Mr Joseph Mphanye(Director)
Contact number : 078 627 6446
- Highveld Nephrology Centre
Ms Nelly Tema(Unit manager)
Contact number : 072 055 5767
- Life Midmed Hospital
Mr Themba Mkhabela(Unit manager)
Contact number : 013 243 1185/072 228 1128
Timeline
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Worcester Life Renal Dialysis
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Life Midmed Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse Renal Experienced
Highveld Nephrology Centre
11.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Davha Dumela Renal Unit
09.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
Charisma Nursing Agent(Eugene Marais&Wilgers Life)
04.2019 - 08.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Limpopo College of Nursing