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Refilwe Nompumelelo Ntombiyekaya Maponya

Nursing
Rustenburg,NW

Summary

Professional Nurse Specialist with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Clinical Programme Coordinator: MCWHN

Department of Health, Bojanala District
11.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate the integrated implementation of the Mother, Child, Women's Health, and Nutrition plan in line with the District Health Plan at all levels.
  • Monitor the implementation of strategies contained in the District Health Program plan.
  • Evaluate the Mother, Child, Women's Health, and Nutrition program's performance in line with the set targets.
  • Coordinate and promote strategies to ensure the achievement of set targets.
  • Liaise with other government sectors and NGOs on issues relating to mother, child, women's health, and nutrition.
  • Ensure good working relations with all role players, and relevant stakeholders.
  • Analyze emerging health practices and trends, and introduce remedial actions in conjunction with health care specialists.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct community events, campaigns, and surveillances that convey health messages and practices that support the Mother, Child, Women's Health, and Nutrition program strategies.
  • Coordinate maternal health services, mentorship, support, ESMOE drills, contraception, and fertility across the District.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Mother, Child, Women's Health, and Nutrition in-service trainings and workshops.
  • Ensure and conduct clinical audits in line with clinical governance.
  • Conduct an ideal quality assessment inspection of primary health care and hospital facilities across the district.

Midwife and Neonatal Specialist

Department of Health, Rustenburg Sub-district
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Rendering holistic and integrated family-centered care from antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
  • Screening for high risk and referring to the relevant level of care.
  • Conduct low-risk deliveries independently.
  • Render the Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI) and the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI).
  • Implement vertical transmission preventative strategies, promoting the wellness of the mother and baby.
  • Render comprehensive services related to sexual reproductive health, as well as adolescent and youth-friendly services (AYFS).
  • Participate in perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews, and render expertise.
  • Overall supervision of staff and facility management.
  • Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.

Midwife and Neonatal Specialist

Department of Health, South Rand Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth with vigilant monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout labor.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.
  • Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
  • Evaluated clinical performance regularly, identifying areas of improvement and implementing strategies to enhance overall patient care experience.
  • Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates by offering lactation support and guidance to new mothers.

Registered Professional Nurse- Locum Midwife

Department of Health, Life Peglerae
07.2017 - 03.2021
  • Monitored vital signs regularly to detect abnormalities early on while making required adjustments in treatment plans accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.


Registered Professional Nurse

Department of Health, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2021
  • Administered medications safely in accordance with physician orders and clinical guidelines, preventing adverse drug events.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly while implementing appropriate interventions, stabilizing patients and preventing further complications.
  • Mentored new nurses, sharing clinical expertise and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify medical issues and promptly develop appropriate care plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in daily nursing activities, promoting best patient outcomes.
  • Promoted infection control practices by maintaining strict adherence to sanitation standards and protocols throughout the unit.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers for clear communication of treatment plans and progress updates.
  • Participated in continuous professional development opportunities staying updated on advancements in nursing practice.

Education

Ph.D. - Nursing Midwifery

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate of Technical Studies - International Computer For Digital Literacy

Centurion Academy
Rustenburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric -

Hoerskool Carletonville
Carletonville, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic planning

Drivers License

Code 8- able to drive both automatic and manual

Accomplishments

  • Guest speaker on Baby Brunch Podcast with Elana Africa, March 2025.
  • Guest Speaker in series of Side by Side radio talks at Motsweding FM, 2024-2025.
  • Certificate of attendance for Sensitive Midwifery Symposium, 2025.
  • Guest speaker on Supporting lactation at Empilweni Nursing School, Randburg, 2022.
  • Certificate of attendance and presentation at Society of Midwives of South Africa (SOMSA), 2021.
  • Guest speaker on sensitive Midwifery Podcast on Exclusive Breastfeeding.
  • Cum Laude in Master's Degree Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Sciences, 2020.

References

1. Dr MS. DIBETSO

Department of Health, Bojanala District.

Head of Clinical Unit (Acting).

dibetsomothetho29@gmail.com

0663088550/ 0711708700.


2. Dr. Z. Janse van Rensburg

University of Johannesburg.

Senior Lecturer- Research Supervisor.

zeldajvr@uj.ac.za.

0828935707.


3. Dr. M. Barnardt

Sensitive Midwifery Company

General Manager & Midwife Specialist.

margeet@sensitivemidwifery.co.za

0764766748


4. Sister D. Rammekwa

Department of Health, Rustenburg Sub-district.

Operational Manager- Chaneng Clinic.

0731777677


5. Sister M. Mabe

Department of Health, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital.

Shift Team-leader.

0815635895.

Timeline

Clinical Programme Coordinator: MCWHN

Department of Health, Bojanala District
11.2023 - Current

Midwife and Neonatal Specialist

Department of Health, Rustenburg Sub-district
10.2021 - 10.2023

Midwife and Neonatal Specialist

Department of Health, South Rand Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Professional Nurse- Locum Midwife

Department of Health, Life Peglerae
07.2017 - 03.2021

Registered Professional Nurse

Department of Health, Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital
01.2014 - 03.2021

Ph.D. - Nursing Midwifery

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Nursing Midwifery

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Certificate of Technical Studies - International Computer For Digital Literacy

Centurion Academy
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

North West University
04.2001 -

Matric -

Hoerskool Carletonville
04.2001 -

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