Dedicated Nurse with a solid background at Jabulani Dumani Community Health Centre, excelling in patient counseling and care plan formulation. Proven ability to advocate for patients while managing community health initiatives. Skilled in primary health care and integrated management of childhood illnesses, ensuring comprehensive support and optimal health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
<ul>
<li>Conducted screenings for TB, STI, hypertension, and diabetes at DoH PHC facilities.</li>
<li>Managed care for symptomatic patients, ensuring comprehensive nursing support.</li>
<li>Provided mother and child services, including IMCi, EPI, and women's health procedures.</li>
<li>Delivered patient education on health conditions, treatment options, and discharge plans.</li>
<li>Assessed effectiveness of medical and psychiatric services while advocating for patient needs.</li>
<li>Evaluated acutely ill adults using APC guidelines to determine appropriate interventions.</li>
</ul>
Jabulani Dumani Community Health Centre
02.2020 - Current
Conducted screenings for TB, STI, hypertension, and diabetes at DoH PHC facilities.
Managed care for symptomatic patients, ensuring comprehensive nursing support.
Provided mother and child services, including IMCi, EPI, and women's health procedures.
Delivered patient education on health conditions, treatment options, and discharge plans.
Assessed effectiveness of medical and psychiatric services while advocating for patient needs.
Evaluated acutely ill adults using APC guidelines to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Diploma - Nursing Science and Midwifery
02/2020
02-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
North University (Vaal Triangle)
05-2014
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Grade 12
12-2010
Skills
Effective stock management strategies
Community-based health service provision
Collaboration across disciplines in healthcare teams
Expertise in phlebotomy services
Understanding of HIV/PMTCT/TB protocols
Supervisory leadership capabilities
Effective stock management strategies
Community-based health service provision
Collaboration across disciplines in healthcare teams
Expertise in phlebotomy services
Understanding of HIV/PMTCT/TB protocols
Supervisory leadership capabilities
short courses
Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses- May 2023
Expanded Programme on Immunisation Training- April 2024
Certification
South African Nursing Council- 16854044
Languages
Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho
References
Jane Mdhlovu, 072 487 6700, Operational Manager
Busisiwe Dobe, 076 9790504, Colleague
Timeline
<ul>
<li>Conducted screenings for TB, STI, hypertension, and diabetes at DoH PHC facilities.</li>
<li>Managed care for symptomatic patients, ensuring comprehensive nursing support.</li>
<li>Provided mother and child services, including IMCi, EPI, and women's health procedures.</li>
<li>Delivered patient education on health conditions, treatment options, and discharge plans.</li>
<li>Assessed effectiveness of medical and psychiatric services while advocating for patient needs.</li>
<li>Evaluated acutely ill adults using APC guidelines to determine appropriate interventions.</li>
</ul>
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient.
Responses in electronic medical records.
Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions. at AdventHealthEducated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Contributed to improved departmental performance metrics through prompt documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient.
Responses in electronic medical records.
Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions. at AdventHealth
<ul><li>Delivered individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed client data to track progress and ensure fidelity to treatment plans designed by the BCBA.</li><li>Utilized evidence-based interventions to increase communication, social, and adaptive skills while decreasing maladaptive behaviors.</li><li>Supervised and trained new RBTs and staff in ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.</li><li>Provided mentorship, feedback, and support to RBT team members to ensure consistency and quality of services.</li><li>Collaborated closely with BCBAs to review data, implement program modifications, and ensure treatment integrity.</li><li>Partnered with parents and caregivers to reinforce ABA techniques and promote skill generalization at home and in the community.</li><li>Conducted parent training sessions and maintained strong communication to ensure family engagement and progress transparency.</li><li>Assisted in program updates and documentation, maintaining accurate session notes and data systems (e.g., Catalyst, CentralReach, Rethink).</li><li>Implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using reinforcement, prompting, and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Responded effectively to behavioral crises, prioritizing client safety and maintaining a calm therapeutic environment.</li><li>Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure coordinated care.</li><li>Participated in ongoing supervision, professional development, and training to uphold BACB ethical and clinical standards.</li><li>Modeled professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards in all client and staff interactions.</li></ul> at Essential Behavior Group, LLC<ul><li>Delivered individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities.</li><li>Accurately collected, recorded, and analyzed client data to track progress and ensure fidelity to treatment plans designed by the BCBA.</li><li>Utilized evidence-based interventions to increase communication, social, and adaptive skills while decreasing maladaptive behaviors.</li><li>Supervised and trained new RBTs and staff in ABA principles, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.</li><li>Provided mentorship, feedback, and support to RBT team members to ensure consistency and quality of services.</li><li>Collaborated closely with BCBAs to review data, implement program modifications, and ensure treatment integrity.</li><li>Partnered with parents and caregivers to reinforce ABA techniques and promote skill generalization at home and in the community.</li><li>Conducted parent training sessions and maintained strong communication to ensure family engagement and progress transparency.</li><li>Assisted in program updates and documentation, maintaining accurate session notes and data systems (e.g., Catalyst, CentralReach, Rethink).</li><li>Implemented individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) using reinforcement, prompting, and de-escalation strategies.</li><li>Responded effectively to behavioral crises, prioritizing client safety and maintaining a calm therapeutic environment.</li><li>Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including speech, occupational, and physical therapists to ensure coordinated care.</li><li>Participated in ongoing supervision, professional development, and training to uphold BACB ethical and clinical standards.</li><li>Modeled professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards in all client and staff interactions.</li></ul> at Essential Behavior Group, LLC
<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA<ul><li>Advised 20+ leaders on complex employee relations issues like performance management and workplace investigations, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian labor law and minimizing legal risks.</li><li>Keeping an Open-Door policy for the employees. Investigations regarding employee issues and complaints. Collaboration with the Security and Employee Relations departments in investigations.</li><li>Review and approval of disciplinary actions. Completed more than 500 terminations according to Panamanian labor law.</li><li>Requesting, reviewing and approving of HRIS updates, transfers, benefits payments, intercompany and schedules changes.</li><li>Led the foreigner workers contract terminations according to the established Labor Law and company policies.</li><li>Participated in the Health and Safety Committee and inspections of the Social Insurance Institution, obtaining a passing score on every inspection. Developed the accidents events guidelines and form.</li><li>Participated in projects and tasks together with other areas such as HRIS and HR Corporate, for instance, the creation of the employee knowledge database to feed the chatbot for employees questions/answers.</li><li>Reporting and KPIs examination, including attrition and exit interviews results.</li><li>Review of policies, guidelines and procedures. Creation and updates of processes and control spreadsheets such as job abandonment process and form and the Oracle Manager Self Service control.</li><li>Implemented the onboarding program for new hires.</li><li>Developed HR Topics training plan for Operations staff.</li><li>Provided on the job training to the local HR members, developing skills and empowering the team.</li><li>Managed the HR providers purchase orders and payment requests.</li><li>Maintained close collaboration with the payroll department on claims and other employees inquiries, as well as support with compliance documents.</li></ul> at ALORICA
<ul><li>Led a team of 16 personnel in executing electronic warfare operations, ensuring real-time intelligence collection and analysis.</li><li>Conducted threat analysis and provided critical SIGINT support for deployed units, enhancing force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Managed and maintained advanced Cryptologic and Electronic Warfare Systems, ensuring force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Developed and conducted training programs for junior sailors, improving team proficiency and mission effectiveness.</li><li>Coordinated with joint and allied forces on intelligence-sharing initiatives, enhancing operational cooperation and mission success.</li><li>Successfully executed two deployments, operating in dynamic and challenging environments while supporting combat and reconnaissance missions.</li><li>Authored intelligence reports and briefings, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and decision-makers.</li><li>Ensured strict compliance with cybersecurity, OPSEC, and classified material handling procedures.</li><li>Focused the efforts of EW systems, both air and ground, against adversary personnel, facilities, and equipment with the intent of degrading, disrupting, neutralizing or destroying enemy capabilities.</li><li>Integrated EW into the targeting and planning process and assisted in the development of the enemy EW order of battle, EW target information and products, intelligence, and target selection standards.</li></ul> at US NAVY<ul><li>Led a team of 16 personnel in executing electronic warfare operations, ensuring real-time intelligence collection and analysis.</li><li>Conducted threat analysis and provided critical SIGINT support for deployed units, enhancing force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Managed and maintained advanced Cryptologic and Electronic Warfare Systems, ensuring force protection and situational awareness.</li><li>Developed and conducted training programs for junior sailors, improving team proficiency and mission effectiveness.</li><li>Coordinated with joint and allied forces on intelligence-sharing initiatives, enhancing operational cooperation and mission success.</li><li>Successfully executed two deployments, operating in dynamic and challenging environments while supporting combat and reconnaissance missions.</li><li>Authored intelligence reports and briefings, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and decision-makers.</li><li>Ensured strict compliance with cybersecurity, OPSEC, and classified material handling procedures.</li><li>Focused the efforts of EW systems, both air and ground, against adversary personnel, facilities, and equipment with the intent of degrading, disrupting, neutralizing or destroying enemy capabilities.</li><li>Integrated EW into the targeting and planning process and assisted in the development of the enemy EW order of battle, EW target information and products, intelligence, and target selection standards.</li></ul> at US NAVY