Occupational health professional with proven ability to enhance workplace safety and health standards. Expertise in conducting health assessments and implementing preventative care measures. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving impactful results. Reliable in adapting to changing healthcare needs and maintaining high standards.
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Nanda Linyana
Occupational Health Nursing Practitioner
Butterworth
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Butterworth Hospital
Acting Occupational Health Nurse
06.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and effective medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Assisted with the worker's compensation process, ensuring timely submission of compensation forms and proper medical treatment for injured employees
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Reduced workplace injuries by conducting thorough risk assessments and recommending appropriate safety measures.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Managed immunisation campaigns, significantly reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
Butterworth Hospital
Professional Nurse
03.2021 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential issues requiring intervention or further evaluation.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines while performing nursing duties, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualised care plans.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely distribution.
- Educated patients on preventative measures for chronic illnesses, promoting positive lifestyle changes that contribute towards overall health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies, optimizing patient comfort levels during their stay.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with clientele.
- Utilised evidence-based practices to guide decision-making in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining meticulous documentation and clear handoff communication.
- Continually assessed patient needs, updating care plans accordingly to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, offering guidance and mentorship in clinical practice.
- Worked closely with physicians to develop accurate diagnoses and coordinate appropriate treatments plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Education
D.z Dumezweni S.S.SNgqeleni
Grade 12
University Overview
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)Cape Town
Post-graduate Diploma In Occupational Health Nursi from Health And Wellness
05.2025
University Overview
University of Free State ( UFS)Bloemfontein
Spirometry SLP from Health And Wellness
04.2025
University Overview
University of Free State (UFS)Bloemfontein
Audiometry SLP from Health And Wellness
03.2025
University Overview
Kgolo InstituteJohannesburg
Disaster Management SLP
2025
University Overview
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)Port Elizabeth (Gqebera)
Bachelor In Nursing Science from Health And Wellness
04.2019
University Overview
Skills
Workplace risk assessments and recommending
Timeline
Acting Occupational Health Nurse
Butterworth Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Professional Nurse
Butterworth Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2025
D.z Dumezweni S.S.S
Grade 12
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Post-graduate Diploma In Occupational Health Nursi from Health And Wellness
University of Free State ( UFS)
Spirometry SLP from Health And Wellness
University of Free State (UFS)
Audiometry SLP from Health And Wellness
Kgolo Institute
Disaster Management SLP
Nelson Mandela University (NMU)
Bachelor In Nursing Science from Health And Wellness
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