NOKUKHANYA PRUDENCE CELE
HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Being in the Health Field, Working as both Health Promotion Officer & Nursing over18 years of successful experience in interpersonal, communicating and being people orientated.
Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in Health Care industry, both private and public sectors. Strengths in managing communicable and non-communicable diseases, resolving conflicts backed by training in Health Services Management/Social Services, Public Health, HIV/AIDS Management, Nutrition & Nursing
I adapt at leading groups and individual coaching sessions to promote wellness. Excellent educator adept at working with people at all skills levels to improve quality of life, health and wellbeing.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Promotion Officer
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town, WESTERN CAPE
07.2020 - Current
- Provided individual & group health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices, in various settings
- Monitored, tracked and reported on individual progress with wellness plans.
- Performed screenings every month for markers such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels weight and BMI.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
- Demonstrated safe and correct forms for each exercise and piece of equipment.
- Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness and available services.
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Led individual and group wellness seminars and educational programs on communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases, discussing various topics in different languages.
- Do radio, television and print media to reach more people in raising awareness about diseases, in different provinces and different languages
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Conduct webinars and presentations for various population groups
- Liaise with stakeholders, governmental sectors, private sectors and individuals for potential business
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes up to 60 participants, virtually and in person
- Continuous health education , guidance and counseling on conditions including HIV/AIDS, TB, STIs
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on the area of need and urgency.
- Worked with high schools and colleges customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Nurse
MOWBRAY MATERNITY HOSPITAL
Cape Town, WESTERN CAPE
03.2010 - 06.2020
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians- obstetricians, case managers and social workers.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis on gynecological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, in operating theatre care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time and on time
- Demonstrate and continue educate young women about HIV/AIDS,TB, STI's, teenage pregnancy, effective contraceptives and breastfeeding benefits
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Participated in development of guidelines for effective and exclusive breastfeeding & care care.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Nurse
RK KHAN HOSPITAL
DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Protected confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Nurse
CATHERINE BOOTH HOSPITAL
DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
05.2003 - 01.2009
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, medical conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Worked closely with children ensuring their health, well-being and comfort and those on the terminal stages of their lives
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Protected patient's confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize standardized performance and safety.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Participated in development of guidelines for HIV/AIDS, TB, Diabetes and Hypertensive care.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
Education
Master of Arts - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
Stellenbosch University
Western Cape 01.2019 - Current
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA iN HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
WESTERN CAPE 01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - HEALTH SCIENCES & SOCIAL SERVICES
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
DURBAN CAMPUS 01.2009 - 05.2012
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Public Health
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
DURBAN CAMPUS 01.2014 - 05.2016
NURSING CERTIFICATE - Nursing
NEW HORIZON NURSING COLLEGE
LADYSMITH : KWAZULU-NATAL 10.2001 - 04.2003
Skills
Teambuilding
Organization and Time management
Good listening skills
Computer skills
Analytical skills
First Aid/CPR
Good telephone etiquette
Project Management
Customer Service
Conflict resolution
Health education
Microsoft Office
Radio, Television Interviews
Counselling
Public Speaking
Dependable
Exercise, Travelling & Reading
Aerobics & other outdoor activities including road running & hiking , keeps my body healthy and strong
Travelling all over South Africa , embracing all the beautiful and diverse cultures within, nature, mountains, oceans and people.
I enjoy reading various articles and novels
Timeline
Health Promotion Officer
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA
07.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
Stellenbosch University
01.2019 - Current
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA iN HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 04.2019
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - Public Health
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2014 - 05.2016
Nurse
MOWBRAY MATERNITY HOSPITAL
03.2010 - 06.2020
Nurse
RK KHAN HOSPITAL
02.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - HEALTH SCIENCES & SOCIAL SERVICES
UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2009 - 05.2012
Nurse
CATHERINE BOOTH HOSPITAL
05.2003 - 01.2009
NURSING CERTIFICATE - Nursing
NEW HORIZON NURSING COLLEGE
10.2001 - 04.2003