Nobukhosi Cordelia Luyengo
Registered Nurse
Scottsdene, Kraaifontein,Western Cape
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse
Tygerberg Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- I have been currently working in this department for 3 years now.
- In the ward I deal with intubated patients where we do observations hourly, we do blood gas, suction of patients regularly, hourly turning for bedsore prevention, offering opioids as per doctors order, administration of medication as per prescription, monitoring input and output hourly
- Managing and reporting abnormalities as noted to the doctor
- Insertion of phlebotomy for intravenous fluid and taking blood
- Insertion of catheter and doing catheter care
- We also currently monitor patients on CPAP, making sure personal hygiene is done, prevention of bedsores to patients who are unable to self turn by ordering them nimbus mattress, administration of medication and opioids as per doctors order and prescription, monitoring of input and output hourly, doing blood gases, insertion of phlebotomy to run intravenous fluids and also drawing of blood, insertion of catheters and doing catheter care
- We also look after patients on high flow, face mask and room air depending on the medical condition the patient is admitted for
- Nursing care plan is drawn based on patient’s admission status, we do hourly observations for all patients in the unit, strictly monitoring of input and out of patients and making sure it is correctly charted, offer counselling and make sure patients receive the care they are required to get
- Making sure patients are transferred to the ward or outside to the nearing hospital as per discharge instructions
- Administration of oral medication and intravenous medication, Nursing care plan, Patient assessment report, Monitoring and administering of prescribed treatment, Effective daily planning e.g
- Duty allocations, Safe and secure therapeutic environment, Accurate reporting and collection of statistics and audits, Basic needs for the patients, Health education for patients and family, Insertion of IV cannula, catheter and nasogastric tube, Ordering schedule drugs medication, Admission and discharges, Taking blood samples, sputum and urine, Assisting doctors with endotracheal intubation, Nursing care of intubated patients, Nursing care of patients on CPAP mask and HiFlow ventilators
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and efficient resource utilization.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall healthcare delivery within the facility.
- Educated patients about self-care techniques enabling them to manage their conditions effectively after discharge.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering emotional support for families during difficult times.
- Handled emergency situations calmly while implementing appropriate interventions, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities staying updated on advancements in nursing practice.
Professional registered nurse (CSPN)
Tygerberg Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administration of oral medication and intravenous fluids.
- Advocate for patient
Education
Postgraduate Diploma In Public Health -
University of Western Cape
Cape Town 04-2022
Higher Certificate In Economic Development -
University of Western Cape
Cape Town 04-2015
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Wittedrift high school
1 2012
Bachelor In Nursing -
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town 12-2019
Skills
- Introduction to MS windows
- Microsoft word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Internet explorer
- Excel
- Health Promotion
- Health Promotion
- Critical Care
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Data Collection
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Planning
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
- Chart updating
- Nursing staff leadership
- Appointment Scheduling
- Lab result interpretation
- Physical assessments
- Chest pain management
- Patient Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Long-Term Care
- Removing sutures
Certification
Postgraduate Diploma in public health
Link nurse
NiMART
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteTimeline
Registered Professional Nurse
Tygerberg Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Professional registered nurse (CSPN)
Tygerberg Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2021
Postgraduate Diploma In Public Health -
University of Western Cape
Higher Certificate In Economic Development -
University of Western Cape
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Wittedrift high school
Bachelor In Nursing -
University of the Western Cape
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