Sandisile Patricia Skosana
Pretoria, GP
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success in providing quality patient care. Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Intercare PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
Pretoria Silverlakes
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
- Administering Immunisations/ Vaccinations :Paediatric Vaccines, Adult and Travel Vaccines.
- Performing Vitality Health Check.
- HIV testing, screening and counselling.
- Utilised resources efficiently and effectively.
- Provided compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed mental health, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
Registered Nurse
AMPATH, ZUID AFRIKAANS HOSPITAL
Pretoria
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results
- Safely drawing of blood samples for testing, transfusions, research and donations.
- First Aid/ CPR
- Infection control measures
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Holistic Patient Care including comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Patient Education
Registered Nurse - Community Service
Groblersdal Hospital & Motetema Clinic
Groblersdal
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Diagnosed mental health conditions and Evaluated patients for Mental status
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient.
- Created constructive working relationships with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered immunizations.
- Patient assessment and care planning.
Education
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE - Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
JOHANNESBURG 01.2018 - 11.2021
*KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL
SIYABUSWA MPUMALANGASkills
- Computer Literacy
- Communication & listening skill
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Leadership skills
- Quality Assurance
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Therapeutic communication and Counselling
- Intravenous therapy
- Medical laboratory procedures
- IV setup
- Procedure preparations
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Procedures
- Stress ECG & Lung Function
- Stock Control & Management
Courses Certificates
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED)
- Vaccinology Course With Sanofi (SAMA CPD Accreditation 21POINTS)
- Certificate in Core Principles of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health.
- Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Essentials: Skills and Care
Affiliations
Alumni Member, Institution of Wits University
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy: Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care: Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Languages
Ndebele
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Zulu
Proficient
C2
Sepedi
Advanced
C1
Hobbies
- Reading
- Hiking
- Promoting Mental Health Awareness
- Promoting Health & Wellness
References
- Aubrey Mtsweni- Former Operational Manager- 0721702389
- Lindo Skosana- Former Colleague- 0796049886
- Will Puane - Former Colleague-0798841750
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Intercare PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
07.2024 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
AMPATH, ZUID AFRIKAANS HOSPITAL
10.2023 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse - Community Service
Groblersdal Hospital & Motetema Clinic
02.2022 - 02.2023
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE - Health Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND
01.2018 - 11.2021
*KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL