Ponello mafilika
Nursing
Randburg,GP
Summary
Highly committed medical professional skillfully prioritizes demands of multiple patients simultaneously. Actively contributes to quality of nursing care provided to patients. Committed to delivering meaningful healthcare by utilizing developed skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NURSE
TB/HIV CARE
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct weekly CQI assessments at all THC VMMC Sites
- Generate CQI gap analysis reports and assist sites to develop Quality Improvement Plans
- Serve as a provincial resource to support the efficient, high quality implementation of PEPFAR/CDC funded VMMC services
- Champion VMMC quality, safety, risk management, data use, and data transparency among VMMC service providers, DCS Clinicians, municipal, district, and provincial government stakeholders
- Support VMMC service providers to perform continuous quality improvement (CQI) with paper-based and digital instruments
- Regularly summarize and reports activities, outcomes and challenges to THC VMMC Programme coordinator and Regional Coordinators and M&E Lead
- Routinely analyse quality data from province
- Compile and submit monthly quality reports for the DCS Regions
- Attend and support provincial CQI team meetings
- Ensure provision of effective Mentorship of all staff at VMMC implementing sites
- Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
- Support mentoring of all VMMC service providers and CSP staff
- Support the deployment of analytic technologies within the province
- Draft high quality technical and programme documentation and presentations for dissemination
- Conduct stakeholder analyses, develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans
- Support the development and running of DOH governance systems and processes
- Support THC M&E Team with monthly and ad hoc reporting
CLINICAL NURSE ADVISOR
AURUM INSTITUTE
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Assist with supportive supervision of all direct subordinates and indirect staff of collaborating organizations.
- Attend regular staff and supervisory team meetings and provide guidance and leadership
- Situational analysis of infection control.
- Oversee community outreach services to provide health services to the community.
- Scale up TB targeted testing to high risk population
- Ensure that TB screening is done at every HIV care visit
- Train clinical staff on infection control
- Submit periodic reports as determined by the M&E Manager for external and internal reporting
- Participate in implementation science projects which benefits the evolution of the program.
- Works collaboratively with Outreach Team Lead to ensure bidirectional referral, linkage and retention in care
- Tracks facility and outreach performance against set TB and HIV clinical cascade indicators and advise accordingly on improvement strategies
- Leads the development of QIPs working collaboratively with Facility Manager and Team to introduce change ideas followed by close monitoring of such intervention
- Ensure staff understands the contents of standard operation procedures and implements accordingly
- Ensures synergy between facility and outreach teams through sharing of daily activities
- Conduct mapping exercise to understand the disease burden and deploy outreach teams including Community Health Workers (CHWs) accordingly
- Conducts site facilities with representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and visits to sites with officials from the Department of Health
- Support and monitor the implementation of patient-tracking and referral system
OUTREACH TEAM LEADER
Department of health
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to comply with professional standards and legislation
- Formulated and submitted reports to manager to highlight updates and development of outreach projects
- Undertook review meetings with recipients to determine status and progress
- Provided tutoring services or after-school programs to assist youth with homework and encourage playtime with peers
- Designed engaging and inspiring programs beneficial for youth to exercise talents, display skills, and increase potential
- Identified homeless community members to assist with providing food, clothing, and shelter, delivering comfort measures
- Introduced families and recipients to other agencies suitable for needs to avail of resources and assistance
- Collaborated with organizations, schools, and community groups to support outreach programs, building connection and synergy
- Motivated recipients to participate in rehabilitation programs to assist with emotional and mental well-being
- Engaged in outreach visits to develop and engage with vulnerable families and extend compassion and respect
- Scheduled and accompanied recipients to counselor, legal aid workers, and doctor appointments to provide extra assistance and encouragement
- Aided students in applying for student loans or government grants to pay for college tuition fees
- Guided and advised families to deal with challenging situations, providing comfort and compassion
- Organized creative individual and group work activities for children and adolescents to enable social interaction and strong bonds
- Trained staff and volunteers to align with needs and vision of programs, providing care and compassion to individuals
- Liaised with social service agencies and healthcare providers to create individual client plans
- Offered crisis intervention and ongoing support to women and children experiencing family violence and homelessness
- Assisted individuals in availing food stamps, temporary housing, and legal aid to provide accessibility to resources and benefits
- Responded to needs during vulnerable and challenging situations by providing sound advice, compassion, and valuable resources.
Agency NURSE
Greenacres hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported charge nurse to deliver care for full wards in line with quality of care standards
- Maintained continued personal development through regular training, maximizing nursing capabilities and competence.
- Performed in-depth prevention assessments, maintaining patient health and safety
- Collated medical data for patient records, maintaining strict confidentiality
- Utilized practiced skills in phlebotomy, taking patients' blood with minimal distress, discomfort or error
- Actively promoted best nursing practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions
- Demonstrated compassionate communication skills, empathetically delivering difficult news to patients and families
- Worked with meticulous accuracy in administering patient medication according to correct, appropriate doses
- Monitored patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action
- Monitored patients' health by performing pulse and temperature checks every 15 minutes
- Evaluated patient symptoms and condition to plan recovery programs for timely discharge
- Worked with a consistently positive, friendly bedside manner to enhance patient experiences during difficult times.
NURSE Algoa Park
Department of health
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with clinical lead, investigating and responding to clinical issues, patient and staff feedback, and national guidelines and regulations
- Analyzed service needs and capacity, identifying areas requiring improvement to deliver safe care, working with regional manager
- Identified clinical education and training needs of the workforce.
- Monitored and reviewed performance of staff, delegating to senior nurses and registered nurses as appropriate
- Updated patient records swiftly and accurately, communicating back to Practice clearly and concisely to mitigate the risk of duplication of effort
- Delivered efficient and responsible team leadership, exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working
- Provided escalation point for HCAs who visit patients where observations exceed agreed tolerances
- Handled clinical incidents and complaints, following clinical governance framework to achieve targets
- Planned and met workforce and skill mix requirements at all times to keep safe and efficient provision of nursing care
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to deliver clear understanding to patients.
- Worked closely with teams to implement nursing service strategy, supporting other caring services colleagues to deliver key targets
- Collaborated with other health and social care providers to promote communication and seamless care and support for patients.
- Promoted person-centered and patient-focused approach to care, collaborating with relevant health professionals.
Education
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - HIV&AIDS MANAGEMENT, Economic and management science
Cape Town, WC
DIPLOMA - NURSING SCIENCES
Lilitha Nursing college LUSIKISIKI CAMPUS
Matric - undefined
Mnceba Senior Secondary School Tabankulu
Skills
Patient assessment (vital signs, physical examination, monitoring symptoms)
Certification
ADULT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
References
Thembela, Yalezo, DISTRICT MANAGER, 072 723 6518, AURUM INSTITUTE
Timeline
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NURSE
TB/HIV CARE
11.2024 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE ADVISOR
AURUM INSTITUTE
11.2023 - 10.2024
OUTREACH TEAM LEADER
Department of health
12.2022 - 11.2023
Agency NURSE
Greenacres hospital
05.2022 - 12.2022
NURSE Algoa Park
Department of health
04.2021 - 03.2022
DIPLOMA - NURSING SCIENCES
Lilitha Nursing college LUSIKISIKI CAMPUS
Matric - undefined
Mnceba Senior Secondary School Tabankulu
ADVANCED DIPLOMA - HIV&AIDS MANAGEMENT, Economic and management science
Cape Town, WC
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