Education
Khulekile Ndlovu
Registered Nurse
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (Locum)
Netcare Waterfall City Emergency Department
Johanesburg , Gauteng
2021.04 - Current
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Brachytherapy and Chemotherapy Nurse
Dr Mboyi's rooms
Johanesburg , Gauteng
2019.04 - 2021.04
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Created warm and inviting atmosphere through use of soft music and [Action] to help patients feel less stressed while undergoing treatment.
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in [Software].
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Delivered [product or service] to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Prepped operating rooms by [Action] and [Action] to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by [Action].
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medicatiomxkmx
Registered Nurse
Netcare Linksfield Hospital
Johanesburg , Gauteng
2017.01 - 2019.03
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and [Treatment] in infusion treatment facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
Johanesburg 1998.01 - 2010.07
Diploma in General Nursing - P.E.N 1,P.E.N 2, B.C 1,B.C 2
Netcare Education
Johanesburg 2011.05 - 2016.05
Certifcate - Cancer Care For Nurses
Netcare Education
Johanesburg 2018.01 - 2018.03
Certifcate - Medication Safety
Netcare Education
Johanesburg 2019.01 - 2019.01
Shift Leader Management Programme - Management Development Programme
Netcare Education
Johanesburg 2018.05 - 2018.11
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Interests
Skill development
Exploring the Healthcare field as vast as possible
Hobbies
Reading Literature
Hiking
Gym
Television
Outdoor leisure
References
REFERENCE 1
NAME: Sister Thulile Zondo
Company: Momentum O.S.A
Job tittle : Occupational Nurse
Phone number: 0112796000/ 0784343886
REFERENCE 2
NAME: Dr MBOYI
Company: dr mboyi's rooms
Job tittle : Director
Phone number 0114846799
REFERENCE 3
NAME: Sister Joan
Company: Netcare Linksfield
Job tittle : Unit Manager
Phone number 0116473572
References
REFERENCE 4
NAME: Ann Talbot
COMPANY : Netcare waterfall city
JOBTITTLE: Emergency department unit manager
PHONE NUMBER: 0113046695/ 0713023973
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Locum)
Netcare Waterfall City Emergency Department
2021.04 - Current
Brachytherapy and Chemotherapy Nurse
Dr Mboyi's rooms
2019.04 - 2021.04
Certifcate - Medication Safety
Netcare Education
2019.01 - 2019.01
Shift Leader Management Programme - Management Development Programme
Netcare Education
2018.05 - 2018.11
Certifcate - Cancer Care For Nurses
Netcare Education
2018.01 - 2018.03
Registered Nurse
Netcare Linksfield Hospital
2017.01 - 2019.03
Diploma in General Nursing - P.E.N 1,P.E.N 2, B.C 1,B.C 2
Netcare Education
2011.05 - 2016.05
High School Diploma -
Maryvale High School
1998.01 - 2010.07
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