Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Duties As Unit Manager
Duties As Registered Nurse
Duties As Hiv Case Manager
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Own Car
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Certification
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Phumudzo Charitty Rambuda

Phumudzo Charitty Rambuda

Registered Nurse\
Boksburg

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more 20 months of experience managing operations in patient and family -centric medical health pediatrics and neonatal unit.

Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management and patient services and quality care.

Develop and lead productive and efficient hospital staff to render quality patient care.

Contribute to high-volume medical practices by providing exceptional customer service.

Conscientious Unit Manager proudly offering over 20 months of vast experience managing healthcare facilities and strong knowledge of emergency medical procedures and therapeutic palliative care .

Substantial experience managing medical databases electronically and schedule nursing staff.

Organized, outgoing and energetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Unit Manager Peadiatric and Neonatal Unit

Netcare lakeview hospital
Johannesburg
1 2022 - 03.2024
  • Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends and family about medications and self-care skills.
  • Coordinated discharge planning processes effectively to ensure seamless transition for patients from hospital to their next level of care.
  • Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and hospital policies and procedures.

Senior Professional Nurse

Arwyp Medical Centre
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities staying updated on advancements in nursing practice.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Maintained accurate health records to facilitate seamless care coordination between providers.
  • Maintained quality care and developmental care
  • maintain infection control standards and policies
  • nurse newborn requiring intensive care treatment and intervention.
  • mechanical ventilation training
  • safe medication administrations practices.
  • immunization of newborns
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Streamlined nursing procedures for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.

Senior Professional Nurse (shift Leader)

Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new clinical nuerodevelopmental care treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Reduced readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients
  • Recorded clinical data to keep patient charts updated.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Hiv Clinical Case-Manager

Thebemed
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated individualized medication and treatment plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes integrated with attending Doctor
  • Review blood results to assess treatment plan
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Patient treatment plan review and counseling
  • Pre-Authorization of ARV medication

NICU Staff Nurse 1 (professional Nurse)

King abdulaziz for National Guard Hospital Al-hasa
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency in high-volume clinical setting
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Assisted with theater delivery of premature newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
  • Assist with circumcisions of newborns
  • Adhere to JIC standards
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in NICU setting, stabilizing patients as needed prior to pediatrician intervention.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Managed parent-infant bonding opportunities such as kangaroo care sessions while maintaining medical stability for improved developmental outcomes.
  • Supported breastfeeding mothers through education and guidance on lactation techniques, increasing successful breastfeeding rates among NICU patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for NICU patients.
  • Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in NICU setting, stabilizing patients as needed prior to physician intervention.
  • Educated new NICU nurses through mentorship, fostering professional growth within unit.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Promoted safe environment through adherence to infection control policies, reducing risk of cross-contamination among patients.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of nursing practice in NICU setting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from illnesses of concern.
  • Served as preceptor for new nurses, offering guidance and mentorship in clinical practice.
  • Promoted safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements in nursing practice.

NICU Registered Nurse

Arwyp Medical Centre
04.2014 - 09.2016
  • Educated expectant mothers on signs of preterm labor during prenatal classes which resulted in early detection of complications.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patient conditions promptly initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications and blood products safely, following established guidelines to minimize adverse effects on patients.
  • Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding in high-stress situations.
  • Developed individualized nursing care plans based on thorough assessments of each patient''s unique needs and goals for recovery.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Assisted pediatricians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving patient safety and quality of care within NICU setting.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in neonatal critical care units.
  • Collaborated with case managers and social workers to develop comprehensive discharge plans for patients transitioning from NICU care to home or other facilities.
  • Assisted pediatricians with neonatal procedures such as intubation, umbilical line insertion, and lumbar puncture.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by participating in daily rounds and collaborating with multidisciplinary medical teams.
  • Managed complex cases, addressing needs of premature infants requiring ventilator support, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall care provided within te NICU setting.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering supportive learning environment that contributed to improved team performance.
  • Served as resource to fellow staff members, sharing knowledge of neonatal care best practices to facilitate continuous improvement.
  • Promoted family-centered care, involving parents in decision-making process and educating them about their infant''s condition.
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to newborn ill babies patients.
  • Advocated for patients and families, ensuring their needs were met and concerns were addressed in timely manner.
  • Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper hand hygiene practices.
  • Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Registered Professional Nurse Community Service

Steve-Biko Academic Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on neonatal unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Education

Diploma in General, Psychiatric, Community and Midwifery Nursing - Nursing

SG Lourens Nursing College
Pretoria
12.2011 - 12.2011

Skills

Professionalism

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Duties As Unit Manager

  • Management of staffing aquties (staff patient ratio)
  • Cost management
  • Staffing scheduling
  • Equipment management and management
  • Building of relationship between company and stakeholders
  • Complaints management
  • Initiating and executing Quality improvement programs
  • Custodian of and implementation OHS and Infection control Policies
  • Kronos and timecard managements
  • Staff development training coordination
  • Unit cost management
  • Custodian of VON and MBFI
  • Coordination of family and patient centered care.

Duties As Registered Nurse

  • Rendering quality holistic nursing care to patients, and health education to family.
  • Nursing of premature and term neonates who are in need of a neonatal intensive care unit management.
  • Perform Shift-leading/team leading duties.
  • Planning and drafting off duties/schedule and delegation daily patient care assignments.
  • Promotion and practice of Developmental care nursing of the newborn.
  • Continuous monitoring of hemodynamic status of the patient and documentation.
  • Administration of iv, intramuscular, oral treatments/medication
  • Drug ordering, control and administration.
  • Safe administration of blood and blood products.
  • Insertion and monitoring of intravenous line, Nasogastric and oral gastric tubes, Urinary catheters.
  • Assisting Dr in insertion of arterial lines, umbilical venous and arterial lines.
  • Performing infection control best care bundles audits during aseptic/sterile procedures.
  • Prepare and accompany patients to the theater room.
  • Management and monitoring of pre- and post-operative patients.
  • Attend emergency and elective C-sections including High risk NVD deliveries
  • Perform phlebotomy services, collecting of venous blood samples, urine, sputum samples and specimens, arterial blood gasses.
  • Administration of nasal oxygen therapy and Care of neonates on continuous positive airway pressure and invasive ventilation.
  • Management and monitoring of underwater drainage systems.
  • Attend and Carry out Doctors rounds, active participation in discussion of effective patients. management, and assess, re-evaluate current management of patients.
  • Patient advocacy as stipulated in the nursing scope of practice legal framework as a registered professional nurse.
  • Precept students and co-ordinate junior staff members.
  • Facilitate in-service training.
  • Offer orientation to new staff members and students on environmental layout, ward procedures, routines, work equipment, and protocols and working ethics
  • Safe and confidential patient records keeping and auditing of records.
  • Working with and within a multidisciplinary team. Maintaining, promotion and adhering to infection control techniques.
  • Giving reports feedback updates about the patient condition and treatment to senior management, nursing staff, attending multidisciplinary team members and family.
  • Offer emotional support to parents, family members.

Duties As Hiv Case Manager

  • Ensure and establish quality customer services
  • Establish and maintain good client relations
  • Function within in the company financial and operational objective
  • Register medical aid members on wellness, Antiretroviral therapy, prevention of mother to child transmission, Pre-exposure prophylaxis program.
  • Assess readiness of client to initiate antiretroviral therapy.
  • Preauthorization and Authorization of antiretroviral therapy on the system.
  • Daily Monitoring and reviewing of blood test results considering CD4 count and Viral load, liver function tests and kidney function tests.
  • Daily review and auditing for validity of Drs prescriptions scripts.
  • Referral of client to counseling and pre-intention of antiretroviral therapy counseling, Quarterly client follow-up and reassessment, monitoring side-effects of antiretroviral therapy and encouraging healthy lifestyle and follow up visits to Dr.
  • Attend claims enquiries and complaints by the client

Employment References

  • Steve-Biko Academic Hospital, Sr Zodwa Mokwayi, Senior professional nurse, 012 354 4704/1000, +272 214 6041
  • Arwyp Medical Center Private Hospital, Sr Theresa, unit manager, 0713650420
  • King Abdul-Aziz For National Guard Al-hasa, Sthembiso Dlamini, Nicu assistant Nursing Manager, +72 82 4046649 /+966 5306 7434
  • Thebe-med medical Health, Thokozile Mhlongo, Team-Leader, 073 086 3075
  • Zamokuhle private Hospital, Sr Tumi Modise, Unit manager, 073 3309194
  • Netcare Lakeview Hospital, Natalie Peters, Nursing Service Manager, 0785359805

Own Car

Yes

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: South African
  • Dependents: 4
  • Date of Birth: 03/17/89
  • Driving License: code 10
  • Marital Status: Single

Affiliations

SANC

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Senior Professional Nurse

Arwyp Medical Centre
01.2021 - 05.2022

Senior Professional Nurse (shift Leader)

Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital
05.2019 - 12.2020

Hiv Clinical Case-Manager

Thebemed
02.2018 - 03.2019

NICU Staff Nurse 1 (professional Nurse)

King abdulaziz for National Guard Hospital Al-hasa
09.2016 - 12.2017

NICU Registered Nurse

Arwyp Medical Centre
04.2014 - 09.2016

Registered Professional Nurse Community Service

Steve-Biko Academic Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014

Diploma in General, Psychiatric, Community and Midwifery Nursing - Nursing

SG Lourens Nursing College
12.2011 - 12.2011

Unit Manager Peadiatric and Neonatal Unit

Netcare lakeview hospital
1 2022 - 03.2024
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