PRECIOUS DANISILE MAHLALELA-SAMBO
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL NURSE
NELSPRUIT
Summary
Forward-thinking Professional Nurse bringing more two years of experience in the health sector. Hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Professional Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Donor Care Officer
South African National Blood Services
04.2024 - Current
- Collects whole blood and/or apheresis units to meet assigned target
- Assists team packing and off-loading vehicle at venue efficiently and effectively
- Assists with setting up blood drive in time for arrival of donors
- Completes donor documentation and assessment procedure courteously, effectively and efficiently according to relevant standard operating procedure
- Assists with identification and registration of donor according to relevant guideline, and check donor form for completeness
- Assists with recruitment and booking of whole blood and specialized donors to ensure team meet target
- Conducts basic physical checks on donors as per SOP, capture all relevant information and report any deviation to person in-charge of the clinic
- Documents results of all basic physical checks on relevant record sheets/Donor Questionnaires
- Inform clinic supervisor or designated deputy of all irregularities immediately. The donor will be accepted or deferred by clinic supervisor or designated deputy in case of medical reasons
- Conducts confidential assessment (risk behaviour interview) with potential donors; Educates donors on high-risk behaviour
Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse
Right To Care
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted HIV testing and counseling
- Conducted TB and STI Screening
- Initiated TB and ART Treatment to all newly diagnosed patients
- Initiated PrEP and PEP
- Managed ART clients
- Gave continuous counseling and support.
Enrolled Nurse
Right To Care
02.2019 - 04.2019
- HIV Testing and counseling
- Screening of STI and TB patients
- Conducting Index Testing
- Withdrawing of Blood samples
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in General Nursing Science
Khanyisa Nursing School
Tonga Campus 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Certificate in Enrolled Nursing
Healthnikon Nursing School
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Matric / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Mbhunu Secondary School
Komatipoort, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Customer Service Orientation
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Engaging Diversity
- Teamwork
- Knowledge Sharing
- Ethical Behaviour
- Flexibility/Adaptability
- Excellence Orientation
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Judgement and Decision Making
Time Management
Affiliations
Professional Registration: South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Registration Number: 16520694
Registration date: 30/11/2018
References
Name : Ms Octavia Ndlovu
Position : Immediate Supervisor
Company : Right To Care
Contact Number: 082 432 2846
Name : Ms TP MAHIJRE
Position : Operational Manager
Company : Department of Health
Contact Number: 072 721 3886
Name : Ms Agnes Makhubela
Position : District Coordinator
Company : Right To Care
Contact Number: 082 884 7853
Timeline
Donor Care Officer
South African National Blood Services
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse / Professional Nurse
Right To Care
05.2019 - 09.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Right To Care
02.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Diploma in General Nursing Science
Khanyisa Nursing School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Certificate in Enrolled Nursing
Healthnikon Nursing School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Matric / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
Mbhunu Secondary School
04.2001 -
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