Josephina Thembisile Mzimela

Multifaceted Lecturer with 35 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in anatomy and physiology, Research methodology, Administration, nursing ethics. to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic.

Vast general and surgical,and neurology ICU experience.

Elderly Care experience.

• Good interpersonal relationships
• Good organizational skills
• Good and deep knowledge of nursing procedures and demonstrations

• Assessor Course, 2014, Department of Health
• Affordable Intelligence: Computer College & Secretarial, Basic Microsoft Word/EXCEL/POWERPOINT AND OUTLOOK 2007
• HIV Management course for professional Nurse, 2006, 2010, 2015
• Health Care Management, Department of Health
• Short course in neuroscience nursing, University of Brighton faculty of health, 2000
• Short course in geriatric nursing care, Princess Royal geriatric care wing, 2001
• Short courses in neurology and ITU nursing, Hurst Woodpark neurology center, 1998, 1999
• First Aid level 3 and yearly refresher courses, St Mary’s college of nursing, 2010
• Health Seta accredited community skills based assessor and facilitator

• Mrs Faith Musewe, Kumasewe Nursing Services, 031-837-3017, 0789956067, faith@kumasewe.co.za
• Mrs. M. E Mncadi, Principal St Mary’s Nursing School, 0724430632, ntsabamncadi@gmail.com
• Mrs PB. Thomo, Director: Gabangabo Training, 0739415895, Sithole.precious@gmail.com

• Gardening
• Aerobics
• Reading
• Church

• ID Number: 5111210531083
• Number of Children: 4
• Nationality: South African
• Driving License: Code 8
• Marital Status: Married

1.Achieved good results by changing teaching methods, to make the subjects more interesting, and through effectively helping in tasks by monitoring and supervisions.

2. Encouraging critical thinking and innovation in every aspect of subject content.

3. Ensured Supervision and support of team members and subordinates, through teaching and corrections, and questions and answers sessions.

4. Collaborating with team members and multi disciplinary teams, in the development of better skills and better teaching and best nursing care approaches. Considering the latest and well researched approaches and innovations.

• South African Nursing Council
• DENOSA

Attend an aerobics 45 minutes classes twice a week, to keep fit and healthy.

I belong to Park Run Association, where we embark in an organized, park running sessions every Saturday mornings, and on some special days, when raising funds.

Cooking is my hobby, especially traditional, foods. I get brooked for cooking for funerals and parties, for a donation, that sustains the NPO.

I have a small garden, where I plant my greens and herbs.

I read a lot of books in Kindle, traditional, biographies, fiction and also the Bible.

I am a church elder, there are various ministries I lead, and truely enjoy and cherish going to church and fellowship with other saints.

I have worked in the elderly care homes and ICU's in the UK.

Studied a neurology program through Hurstwood Park Neurology Center, Hayward Heath at Brighton University ( UK )

Other attributes

1. As a person I have very good communication skills, effective communicator which in our field are a good benchmark for ensuring that students and patients/ clients get appropriate knowledge/ care they require.

2. Critical thinker, as we are expected to make decisions and solve problems, as well as in the curriculum development, so we constantly analyze information and am able to make an objective judgement., and can draw realistic conclusions that helps to make a logical and reasonable conclusion.

3.Clinical Expertise: Student look to the lecturer for clinical expertise and advise, so i am always actively involved in the clinical field for advancing their education, by being hands on on class room and and patient care.

4. Emotional intelligence: I possess the ability to manage both, my own and understanding the emotions of the students and patients,around that given environment.

5. Integrity: especially in demonstrating the core values to the students and the whole team.

like: Honesty, self awareness, time management, adaptability respect, team building, motivation advocacy, attention to detail, communication and collaboration, compassion, empathy, professionalism and dedication.