Open To Work
Nomusa Ntombi Madonsela Nee Mdletshe
Bedfordview
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at Othobothini CHC, excelling in nursing program management and patient care coordination. Proven track record in policy development and healthcare budgeting, enhancing health outcomes through strategic initiatives. Adept at clinical data analysis and fostering teamwork, driving quality improvements in patient care delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Deputy Manager Nursing
Othobothini CHC
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provide leadership, guidance and supervision of all nursing components to ensure delivery of comprehensive, integrated care
- Provide professional, technical and management support for the provision of quality patient care through proper management of nursing care programs
- Coordinated programmes to reduce morbidity and mortality rates across all age groups
- Coordinate development, analysis, and implementation of guidelines, norms, standards and procedures and ensure translation into interventions and services to reach clearly defined targets
- Monitored and ensured optimal utilization of human, financial, and physical resources
- Managed financial resources to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitor business and procurement plans and manage allocated budget.
- Implement stock control measures through monthly stock levels monitoring
- Ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment and stock
- Initiated recruitment and retention strategies for competent nursing personnel
- Manage and monitor implementation of EPMDS for nursing component.
- Monitor nursing staff for annual licensing
- Attend to staff discipline and grievances
- Manage conflict and promote teamwork in the workplace
- Directed physical assets management to optimize resource allocation and usage.
- Facilitate procurement of required equipment
Assistant Manager Nursing Speciality Unit
Othobothini Community Health Care Centre
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Develop, implement and monitor maternity Operational Plan that will feed to the nursing operational plan.
- Monitored maternal and child outcomes monthly to assess and improve program performance.
- Coordinated early ANC bookings and nursing care services with multi-disciplinary team to enhance quality of care and reduce maternal complications.
- Monitor the implementation of maternal and child health programmes like MBFI, EMTCT. NEPOC, KINC and ESMOE
- Co-ordinate maternal and child health programmes aimed at improving life expectancy of women and children by liaising with school health team
- Utilise data to identify community health risks and implement programmes that are aimed at promoting health, preventing and managing diseases.
- Coordinated health promotion activities in local community settings
- Participate in perinatal meetings and monitor quality improvements derived from it thereafter.
- Participate in community health programmes like community war-room and Phila Mtwana and Phila Mama centre
- Develop SOPs and protocols that will guide the activities of the unit.
- Facilitate patients’ records auditing and develop QIP to improve nursing care delivery
- Conducted evidence-based unit rounds to assess patient care
- Managed and utilized data to track and evaluate performance metrics.
- Promote compliance to IPC guidelines and standards
- Validated clinical data for reporting
Operational Manager Speciality Unit
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Oversaw staffing, budgeting, and daily operations of the unit to ensure efficient functioning.
- Manage effectively the utilization and supervision of resources.
- Coordinated holistic specialised nursing care within established standards and legal frameworks to enhance patient outcomes.
- Guided nursing staff in appropriate clinical practice to maintain high standards of quality care.
- Making sure that nursing care is delivered safely in a specialized unit and that all patients in the unit are receiving adequate specialised care.
- Advocated for mother-baby friendly practices to enhance patient care.
- Provision of active support to nursing services.
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Maternity, Labour Ward
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and medical history, ensuring tailored interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to formulate and implement patient care strategies, enhancing coordination and continuity of care.
- Monitored progress and adjusted care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Provided clinical expertise and support to nurses on a variety of patient care issues.
- Led training sessions for nursing staff on best practices in patient care.
- Advocated for patients' rights while coordinating support service resources.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through process improvements and resource optimization, contributing to more efficient use of departmental resources.
- Analyzed data from patient records and surveys to identify areas for improvement in nursing processes or protocols.
Clinical Nurse Speciality Labour Ward and NICU
Life Gardene Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and clinic protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment to optimize patient flow and outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure cohesive care and support.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and treatment plans to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility.
- Implemented standards of nursing practice in pediatrics, acute care, and geriatrics.
- Developed and maintained departmental policies, procedures or patient care standards based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.
- Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
Chief Professional Nurse
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Deputise the sister in charge of the maternity unit.
- Conduct difficult deliveries.
- Assisted doctors in managing complicated cases, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Supervised and trained student midwives and intern doctors to enhance clinical competencies.
- Trained midwives in service delivery to elevate their skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of essential supplies.
Professional nurse
Eshowe hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Monitored diet, physical activity, and behaviors to assess conditions and collaboratively adjust treatment plans with medical team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather comprehensive case history for informed care planning.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted follow-up calls with discharged patients to ensure recovery progress.
- Implemented infection control procedures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in the facility environment.
- Educated families on home healthcare needs and resources to enhance patient recovery and independence.
Professional Nurse
UMphumulo Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and prioritize care interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate emergency measures.
- Assisted in surgical procedures while maintaining strict infection control protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases in the facility environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients, enhancing their overall healthcare experience.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Consulted with physicians to discuss changes in patient management plans or medication regimens.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and hospital policies.
- Developed educational materials for staff and patients regarding disease prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and medical history to develop a care plan.
Education
Certificate - Dispensing
Health Science Academy
Pretoria08-2015
Diploma - Nursing Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban 06-2008
Diploma - Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
UKZN College of Nursing
Durban South Africa07-2006
Diploma - General Nursing (psychiatry, Community) and midwifery
Ngwelezane Nursing College (Benedictine Campus)
Nongoma, KZN05-1999
High School - Zulu, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Biology, Mathematics
Masibumbane High School
Ulundi KZN12-1993
MS Office computer course -
Innovatus FET College
DurbanSkills
- Patient care coordination
- Nursing operations management
- Quality improvement
- Outcome monitoring
- Clinical data analysis
- Policy formulation
- Program management
Telephone - Cell
0832030209
References
- Ms NI Mthethwa, Othobothini CHC, 0832043264
- Dr SS Buthelezi, Eshowe District Hospital, 0354734500
- Mr N Mbhele, Umphumulo Hospital, 032 4814100
Managerial Roles
Seek and acquire work related information by attending seminars and training and report writing, Participate in conference meetings and compile report progress, Communicate and disseminate information to others within the work environment, by sending memos and reports, to inform colleagues of the decisions, Perform social and legal duties and act as a symbolic leader, Direct and motivate colleagues, select and train employees, Deals with disputes or problems and takes corrective actions, Establish and maintain contacts within and outside the organization, Defends organizations interests
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7408200352084
- Health Status: Good
- Criminal Record: None
- Title: Mrs
- Date of Birth: 08/20/74
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
- Marital Status: Married
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Contract WorkFull TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
R45000/yr - R200000/yrTimeline
Acting Deputy Manager Nursing
Othobothini CHC
10.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager Nursing Speciality Unit
Othobothini Community Health Care Centre
09.2019 - 09.2023
Operational Manager Speciality Unit
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse Specialist for Maternity, Labour Ward
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2012
Clinical Nurse Speciality Labour Ward and NICU
Life Gardene Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2009
Chief Professional Nurse
Eshowe District Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Professional nurse
Eshowe hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005
Professional Nurse
UMphumulo Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2002
Certificate - Dispensing
Health Science Academy
Diploma - Nursing Management
University of KwaZulu Natal
Diploma - Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
UKZN College of Nursing
Diploma - General Nursing (psychiatry, Community) and midwifery
Ngwelezane Nursing College (Benedictine Campus)
High School - Zulu, English, Afrikaans, Geography, Biology, Mathematics
Masibumbane High School
MS Office computer course -
Innovatus FET College