Nkululeko Mtintsilana
Professional Nurse
East London,EC
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Ready for new opportunity to learn, grow and excel in the industry.
Overview
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1
Language
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nurse
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
10.2020 - Current
- Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, tetanus and other illnesses of concern.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all information.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Identified exposure to medical conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of patients in challenging environment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Professional Nurse
Department of Health
East London, Eastern Cape
02.2014 - 09.2020
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
Walter Sisulu University
Eastern Cape 02.2009 - 12.2013
Skills
Patient counseling
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Timeline
Professional Nurse
Rhodes University
10.2020 - Current
Professional Nurse
Department of Health
02.2014 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences
Walter Sisulu University
02.2009 - 12.2013
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