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Nkululeko Percival Xulu
Professional Nurse
Melmoth
Work Preference
Summary
Professional Nurse supporting ward-based patient care across ward areas through vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and prompt escalation of clinical deterioration. Documents assessments accurately, protects confidentiality, and works closely with charge nurses, physicians, and allied teams to keep care plans moving. Brings calm bedside communication to patient preparation, wound care, reassurance, and recovery support.
Overview
3
3
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nurse
Department Of health
03.2024 - Current
- Provided routine clinical care to patients, monitoring comfort and responding to changing needs during shifts.
- Carried out patient assessments and reported notable changes to support timely nursing decisions.
- Documented patient care activities clearly to maintain accurate and confidential health records.
- Prepared equipment and treatment areas before procedures to support safe and orderly patient care.
Community Service Professional Nurse
Department of health
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Document 1 patient records weekly while maintaining confidentiality and accurate clinical notes.
- Monitor 5 vital sign checks daily to track patient stability and escalate concerns promptly.
- Supported ward nurses with full-ward care, patient preparation for procedures, and practical reassurance during treatment.
- Communicated difficult updates compassionately, explained treatment options, and used a friendly bedside manner to comfort patients and families.
- Administered medication, performed phlebotomy, treated wounds, and supported IV care, monitoring devices, and diagnostic checks.
- Assessed symptoms, reviewed charts and test results, interpreted rhythm strips, and reported deterioration to physicians and senior nurses.
Nursing Student
Department of health
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted doctors and senior nurses with surgery preparation by sterilising instruments and using equipment safely.
- Administered medication under supervision, including oral, intramuscular, and IV doses, in line with physician instructions.
- Prepared discharge plans, educated families on continuity of care, and coordinated timing with caregivers.
- Delivered personal care, maintained patient comfort, and supported safe cleaning and sanitising across wards.
- Completed handovers, prepared patients for transport, and updated records in [Software] for daily operations.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Ngwelezane College of nursing kzncn
Empangeni 10.2023
High School Diploma -
KwaNxusa High School
Melmoth12.2013
Skills
Medication administration
Phlebotomy
Clinical care
Care procedure knowledge
Patient education
Patient record management
Risk management
Caseload management
Critical care
Clinical procedure preparations
Triage protocols
Nursing diagnosis
Care plan development
Vital Signs Monitoring
Catheter care
IV therapy management
Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- SANC as professional nurse
- DENOSA as a union member
Interests
Timeline
Professional Nurse
Department Of health
03.2024 - Current
Community Service Professional Nurse
Department of health
01.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Department of health
01.2019 - 12.2022
Nursing - Nursing
Ngwelezane College of nursing kzncn
High School Diploma -
KwaNxusa High School