NCEBAKAZI VICTORIA MAKOBA
Centane
Summary
Registered Nurse and Midwife Specialist with 8 years in maternity and neonatal care at Butterworth Hospital with background in maternity and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Delivered comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, ensuring safety and wellbeing for both low and high-risk patients. Recently completed Advanced Diploma in Midwifery and Neonatology at UJ via part-time study. Currently pursuing Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management at CPUT, completing Dec 2026. Strong focus on patient safety, evidence-based care, and team leadership.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Nurse
Butterworth Hospital
Eastern Cape
03.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care for low and high-risk patients
- Perform deliveries, monitor fetal wellbeing, and conduct intrapartum resuscitation
- Manage premature and critically ill neonates in NICU using NCPAP, ventilators, infusion pumps
- Administer IV medications, Total Parental Nutrition (TPN), and perform IV insertion, blood draws, NG tube insertion
- Identify complications, escalate to medical team, and implement care plans
- Counselled and supported families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss, providing compassionate care during difficult times.
- Advocated for patients' rights and wellbeing, liaising between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care experiences.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Rotated through Labour Ward, ANC, Postnatal, and NICU every 6 months to provide diverse clinical exposure.
- Managed ward supply levels, ordering stock to ensure uninterrupted patient care.
- 320-bed Secondary Hospital | Maternity Ward & NICU
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Service Management
CPUT
12-2026
Advanced Diploma - Midwifery and Neonatology
University of Johannesburg
01-2025
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of Fort Hare
01-2017
Skills
- Midwifery care
- Neonatal Resuscitation & NICU Management
- CTG Monitoring, Obstetric Assessment
- ESMOE, Infection Control, Sterile Procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical documentation
- Team mentorship
- Collaborative work
- Teamwork
- Empathy towards patients
- Adaptability to change
Certification
- ESMOE Training, Certificate Earned
- SANC License, Current
- Neonatal Resuscitation, In Practice
Languages
English
Isixhosa
Isizulu
Custom
- N. Magodla, Operational Manager, Butterworth Hospital, +27-82-676-8302
- Sisipho Mngeni, Colleague, +27-73-418-1876
- Thembakazi M., Sister, +27-69-770-9469
Personal Information
ID Number: 9002031211086
Timeline
Professional Nurse
Butterworth Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Health Service Management
CPUT
Advanced Diploma - Midwifery and Neonatology
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of Fort Hare