Magdeline Nthabiseng Ngcobo
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
1256/21 Msasa Crescent, Ormode
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Michael Maponya Clinic
Soweto
02.2008 - Current
- Patient assessment and diagnosis-conduct comprehensive health assessment, identity, diagnose acute and chronic conditions.
- Order and inter pre-diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medication and treatment within scope of practise.
- Manage chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes asthma, HIV?AIDS).
- Conduct TB screening.
- Initiate all patients who test HIV positive on ART.
- Decanting eligible patients on CCMDD.
- Provide reproductive health services (Cervical Cancer and HIV testing).
- Provide health eduction about diseases, treatment ad self-care.
- Refer patients to doctors and hospital when necessary.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Manage clinic resources and supplies.
- Supervise and mentor students.
- Participate in outreach programs.
- Ensure patients confidentiality and informed consent.
- Adhere to standards set by nursing bodies.
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Shanty Clinic (COJ)
Soweto
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine health status and treatment plans.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effectiveness and safety.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, preventive care, and medication adherence.
- Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and clinic efficiency.
- Evaluated treatment efficacy and adjusted care strategies based on patient progress and feedback.
- Developed strong patient rapport, facilitating open communication about health concerns and fostering trust in the healthcare team''s expertise.
Midwife
Michael Maponya Clinic
Soweto
10.2001 - 12.2005
- Scheduling off duties and delegation.
- Change management.
- Training of nursing staff.
- Assist doctor executing procedures.
- Antenatal Clinic and General Section.
- Blood taking
- Palpitations
- Health Education
- Students Guidance
- Administration
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of pregnant women.
Phlebotomist
Lancet Laboratories
02.1999 - 09.2001
- Collected blood samples using standard venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of specimens, adhering to laboratory protocols for data integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and resolve issues related to specimen collection.
- Trained and mentored junior phlebotomists on best practices and efficient sample collection methods.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced turnaround times for laboratory results, increasing overall efficiency.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sekano Ntoane High School 1992
Senaone, Soweto 04.2001 -
Clinical Competency - Nurse Initiated And Managed Anti Retroviral
Gauteng Department of Health
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Provider Initiated Counselling And Testing -
Anova Health Institute
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Diploma in Clinic Nursing Science - Health Assessment, Treatment And Care
Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College
Diepkloof, Soweto 04.2001 -
Dispensing Practitioners Course -
Health Science Academy
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - General, Psychiatric And Community
Baragwanath Nursing College
Diepkloof, Soweto 04.2001 -
Skills
Interprofessional collaboration
End-of-life care
Immunization administration
Telehealth proficiency
Health promotion
Emergency care
Diagnostic reasoning
Acute care expertise
Pediatric care
Direct patient care
Diagnosis and treatment
Patient education
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Michael Maponya Clinic
02.2008 - Current
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Shanty Clinic (COJ)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Midwife
Michael Maponya Clinic
10.2001 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Sekano Ntoane High School 1992
04.2001 -
Clinical Competency - Nurse Initiated And Managed Anti Retroviral
Gauteng Department of Health
04.2001 -
Provider Initiated Counselling And Testing -
Anova Health Institute
04.2001 -
Diploma in Clinic Nursing Science - Health Assessment, Treatment And Care
Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College
04.2001 -
Dispensing Practitioners Course -
Health Science Academy
04.2001 -
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery - General, Psychiatric And Community
Baragwanath Nursing College
04.2001 -
Phlebotomist
Lancet Laboratories
02.1999 - 09.2001