Nesta Nokuthula Mbali
Professional Nurse
Umlazi
Summary
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
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthopedic Speciality Professional Nurse Grade2
KZN Department of Health
Durban. South Africa
12.2010 - 07.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with clientele.
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential issues requiring intervention or further evaluation.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines while performing nursing duties, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
- 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.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide decision-making in patient care delivery.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on the urgency of patient needs.
- 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.
- Streamlined nursing procedures for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when handling complex cases or responding to emergency situations.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Professional Nurse
Stanger Provincial Hospital
Kwa-Dukuza
04.2007 - 11.2010
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential issues requiring intervention or further evaluation.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized 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.
- Managed time effectively, prioritizing tasks based on the urgency of patient needs.
Senior Professional Nurse
Wentworth Hospital
Durban, South Africa
08.1999 - 10.2006
Professional Nurse
King Dinuzulu Hospital
Durban, South Africa
04.1990 - 12.1998
Professional Nurse
Westville Hospital
Durban, South Africa
01.1988 - 12.1989
Education
Bcur - Nursing Education And Nursing Management
UNISA
Durban08.2018
Diploma - Orthopedic Nursing Science
KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
Victoria Mxenge Hospital02.2005
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
Townhill Hospital, Pietermaritzburg10.1993
Diploma - Midwifery
McCord Hospital
Overport, Durban, South Africa 02.1987
Diploma - General Nursing Science
McCord Hospital College of Nursing
Overport, Durban, South Africa11.1985
Skills
Patient check-ins
Family Education
IV setup
Strong clinical judgment
Foley catheters
Medical Records Management
Employee Evaluation
Patient counseling
Acute care expertise
Medication Administration
Precepting
Patient and family advocacy
Medical laboratory procedures
Staff supervision
Intravenous therapy
Accountdetails
Omitted
Timeline
Orthopedic Speciality Professional Nurse Grade2
KZN Department of Health
12.2010 - 07.2024
Professional Nurse
Stanger Provincial Hospital
04.2007 - 11.2010
Senior Professional Nurse
Wentworth Hospital
08.1999 - 10.2006
Professional Nurse
King Dinuzulu Hospital
04.1990 - 12.1998
Professional Nurse
Westville Hospital
01.1988 - 12.1989
Bcur - Nursing Education And Nursing Management
UNISA
Diploma - Orthopedic Nursing Science
KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
Diploma - Midwifery
McCord Hospital
Diploma - General Nursing Science
McCord Hospital College of Nursing