Kauthar De Maine

Professional Nursing Experience

• Specialized Expertise in Trauma and Theatre Nursing: Excelled in high-pressure trauma and surgical environments, delivering critical care in rural public hospitals of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, known for their challenging and resource-limited settings.
• Comprehensive Clinical Exposure: Gained extensive experience across Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics, Maternity, ICU, Operating Theatres, and Public Clinics, providing holistic care to patients across all life stages.
• Trauma and Emergency Care: Demonstrated advanced skills in trauma stabilization, surgical preparation, and post-operative care, ensuring timely and effective interventions in emergency and trauma cases.
• Operating Theatre Proficiency: Supported complex surgical procedures with precision, including equipment preparation, sterile techniques, and intraoperative patient monitoring.
• Clinic-Based Primary Care: Thrived in fast-paced public clinics, managing high patient volumes with efficiency, delivering preventative care, chronic disease management, and patient education to underserved communities.
• Critical Care Expertise: Delivered life-saving interventions in ICU and emergency settings, using advanced monitoring techniques and evidence-based practices to respond to acute medical crises.
• Leadership in Patient Advocacy: Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans, providing education to empower patients and their families.
• Resilience in Rural and High-Demand Healthcare: Adapted seamlessly to diverse environments, from busy urban clinics to resource-constrained rural hospitals, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

Healthcare Management & Operations

• Completed a management module, gaining hands-on experience in unit planning, budgeting, finance, and statistics.
• Participated in unit management meetings, contributing to resource allocation, operational planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Assisted in streamlining administrative processes to enhance unit efficiency and align with performance targets.
• Commitment to Excellence: Participated in quality assurance initiatives, mentored junior nurses, and championed process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• Successfully managed and coordinated projects for a dynamic team specializing in Electrical and Mechanical contracting, including new installations, infrastructure repairs, and air conditioning system servicing.
• Streamlined administrative operations by implementing efficient processes, ensuring timely delivery of projects and adherence to strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Oversaw resource allocation, team scheduling, and procurement, optimizing workflow and maintaining budget compliance.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, managing documentation, compliance, and reporting for multiple concurrent projects.
• Developed strong communication and leadership abilities, liaising with clients, vendors, and teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.
• Thrived in fast-paced settings, adapting to shifting priorities and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.