Khulakahle Ndima

Clinical Research Nurse – Key Responsibilities

• Secured informed consent and ensured participants understood study procedures, risks, and requirements.
• Screened and recruited eligible participants in accordance with study inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Coordinated and conducted study visits and clinical assessments in accordance with approved research protocols.
• Administered investigational medications and treatments as prescribed and monitored participants for adverse reactions.
• Documented and reported adverse events and serious adverse events, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collected, recorded, and maintained accurate clinical and research data in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintained complete and accurate source documentation, study files, and participant records.
• Ensured participant safety, confidentiality, and compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
• Collaborated with Principal Investigators, study coordinators, pharmacists, laboratory staff, sponsors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Delivered ongoing education, support, and follow-up to clinical trial participants, enhancing their understanding and engagement.
• Assisted with study monitoring visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Identified and reported protocol deviations and assisted with corrective and preventive actions.

• Delivered comprehensive HIV testing services and initiated ART for patients, improving patient access to treatment.
• Conducted thorough TB screening to facilitate early detection and timely intervention.
• Implemented quality improvement plans to enhance healthcare delivery at the facility, optimising patient outcomes.

• Spearheaded COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, administering vaccines in workplaces, residences, educational institutions, churches, and community playgrounds to increase community vaccination rates.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
• Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
• Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.

• Provided HIV testing services, initiated patients on ART and TB treatment, implemented appointment systems, and managed patient care based on viral load results and second-line regimens at a primary health care centre.
• Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
• Measured blood pressure, pulse and temperature to assess and record vital signs.
• Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.

• Assigned to various wards including chronic, maternity, paediatric, psychiatric, medical, surgical, and casualty, delivering comprehensive patient care tailored to individual needs.
• Assisted in theatre by ensuring patient safety and administering pre- and post-operative medication, contributing to smooth surgical operations.
• Provided community nursing services at Kwamashu CHC, enhancing access to healthcare in the local area.