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Sibusiso Shezi

Sibusiso Shezi

Professional Nurse
Rau Vista

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates

Work History

PWID OST CLINIC OPERATIONAL MANAGER, ART NURSE, AND HEPATITIS C SELF STUDY CO-ORDINATOR/ Community HTS Clinician

ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE (PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS PROGRAMME)
08.2020 - Current
  • Involved in setting up of the existing Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) clinic and continuous management of OST site, Screening of all clients who wants to be enrolled in Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST). I have been involved in internal and external audit to make sure that OST sites are compliant, including training of staff and mentoring of junior staff members.
  • This includes drug test, bloods for liver function and Creatinine, RPR and HIV testing and ART initiation including TB screening and linkage to care and STI treatment, Managing clients who are initiated on ART, managing viral loads according to the new DOH ART guidelines, Screen all clients for Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B, pioneering management and treatment of Hepatitis C amongst key population in COJ, Administration of Hep B vaccine and Initiate patients on Hepatitis C treatment including managing side effects, Phlebotomy duties, Involved in development of Standard operating procedures (SOP) of the OST clinic and for key population, including Hep C management SOP, Implementation of Policies and SOPs in the OST facility, Involved in program evaluation meetings including internal and external audits, Involved in multidisciplinary team and community stakeholders in providing services to key population communities, Ordering and management of schedule six medication (Methadone) stock, Provide leadership and training to junior staff and peers, Ensuring smooth running of the clinic, Management of clients on Methadone and on HCV treatment including being involved in piloting and rolling out of Misyo Methadone, Providing leadership to HepC Self-study and management of clients on Direct Acting Antivirals (DAA) which is treatment of Hepatitis C, Finding new cases of HepC and linking clients to care, Management of stock including schedule 6 medication, Management of Data flow and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, Participating in funders quarterly meetings and assisting new clinicians in understanding OST procedures, Managing community HTS outreach team, including implementing HTS community SOP, and linking newly HTS reactive clients to facilities, Acting HTS community coordinator in the absence of community HTS coordinator.
  • Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support
  • Advocated for patients within the healthcare system to ensure access to appropriate resources and services when needed
  • Optimized clinic workflow by streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing wait times for patients
  • Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans
  • Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs
  • Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps
  • Conducted group therapy sessions to facilitate skill development, coping strategies, and emotional processing among participants

REGISTERED NURSE

UNJANI CLINIC (OLIOEVENHOUTBOSCH)
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Perform pregnancy ultrasound/ sonar and ante natal care, Educating Clients on Relevance Health Issues, Physical Assessment of Clients, Management of minor ailments, Drawing of Bloods and handling specimens using the aseptic technique, Transportation of specimens to Laboratory, Prescribing of Medication according to essential drug list (EDL), HIV/AIDS Pretest and Post counseling, Conducting necessary tests (rapid test, elisa and CD4 count), Management of TB Patients, Follow up visits/appointments with clients, Record keeping and Statistics
  • Managed care from admission to discharge
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills

Owner/ Manager

Holistic Nursing Solutions (Wound, Stoma & Home Care)
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Assessment of patient's needs as warranted by their condition and designing nursing care plans for home care patients, Assessments of wounds and stoma's for in(hospital) and outpatients, Wound dressing using conventional dressings as well as Negative wound pressure therapy (V.A.C), Stoma care for patients, Effective use of stock and Stock control, Allocation of care workers to home care patients and administering medications to them, Daily nursing rounds to home care patients, Updating Doctors on progress of their respective patients and accompanying wound and stoma patients to their review appointments, Scheduling of all patient's appointments, Obtaining pre-authorization from medical aids on behalf of patients, especially for costly or long-term treatments i.e
  • Home care, VAC therapy and Stoma Therapy, Providing motivation to medical aid companies where necessary, to obtain authorization, Managing re-authorizations by medical aids by keeping them updated on patient progress and submitting motivation letters where continuation of treatment is required, Accurate charging according to medical aid rates, Timely submission of claims to the medical aids to ensure timely payment from medical aids to maximize income, Accurate coding of patient's conditions using ICD10 AND CPT CODING, Accurate charging of stock, Preparing invoices for patients stating clearly cost of rendered services, amount paid by the medical aid and any payments due by the client (if any), Ordering stock, Bookkeeping for the practice, Managing of client complaints and open communication to address any queries they may have

OPERATIONAL MANAGER

EDENDALE HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Supervision of staff and giving of guidance with execution of duties, Participate in Infection Prevention, Occupational Health, and Safety as well as Documentation Audits within unit and Hospital, Quality Improvement Program to improve quality nursing care, Providing in-service training of staff to improve quality care, Education of staff on the six(6) Priorities of the National Core Standards, and implementation of National Core Standards, Participated in NHI piloting programme, Driving quality directives as per the hospital, Making sure that daily and monthly statistics are accurate, Ensuring good and proper human resource management and effective utilization of other resources, Effective management of departments budget, Performance reviews of staff members and motivating of the staff, Conflict resolution where necessary, Complaints Management of the Unit, both from all hospital's clients, i.e
  • The public, doctors, multidisciplinary team, and staff members

Townhill Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2014
  • Assessment and Management of Acute, Semi-Acute and Pre-Discharge, De-Escalation of violent clients, Support system for family, Educating clients and the family on the condition of the client, Management of schedule drugs, Record keeping and statistics, Conducting of Group activities, Allocation of stuff duties, In service training of staff members on adherence of Infection prevention and occupational health policies, Participate in auditing (IPC), Night supervisor( Acting when the night supervisor is not on duty)

Church of Scotland Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2008
  • Physical Assessment of Clients and sorting according to triage system, Monitoring of vital signs, Resuscitation and stabilizing of clients, Rendering First aid to clients, Assessments for classification of injuries (triage) in the cases of a disaster, Facilitating the patient journey in casualty including all investigations on patients carried out quickly to ensure timeous diagnosis and treatment of patients, Correctly dispensing and administering medications to patients, Referral of Clients to ensure that they receive the appropriate management and care, Drawing of bloods and taking different specimens, Handling of Specimens (Labelling using the correct containers), Ensuring timeous transportation of Bloods to Laboratory, Cost effective use of stock and Maintenance of stock level and ordering, Checking and Maintenance of Equipment, Accurate and correct handling of scheduled drugs, Maintenance of infection control and occupational health policies of the institution, Allocation of staff duties when required as well as effective time management in the department, Participating in in-service program within the department, Accurate recording in patient files and within department

Acting Supervisor and Mobile Clinic Team leader

Gomane Clinic
3 2004 - 9 2006
  • Stock Maintenance, Educating Clients on Relevance Health Issues, Physical Assessment of Clients, Management of minor ailments, Drawing of Bloods and handling specimens using the aseptic technique, Transportation of specimens to Laboratory, Prescribing of Medication according to essential drug list (EDL), HIV/AIDS Pretest and Post counseling including Management of HIV, Conducting necessary tests (rapid test, elisa and CD4 count), Management of TB Patients, Follow up visits/appointments with clients, Record keeping and Statistics

Supervisor Day Shift 1

Livewell Villages
02.2018
  • Management of the unit including administration and ordering of equipment, Supervision of staff and giving of guidance with execution of duties, Implementation of departmental policies and enforce rules and regulation of the institution, Allocation of staff to make sure that the village is covered, Involved in disciplinary process, Provide training to the staff and re- enforcement, Participate in Doctors rounds, Management of complaints, Management of incidents
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities

Education

4 Year Diploma in General Science with Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery - Nursing

EDENDALE NURSING COLLEGE
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2004

Dispensing - undefined

University of Limpopo

Counseling

Edendale Nursing College
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2004

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Nurse Initiation And Management of ARV Therapy

Aquah Training School
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2023

Pharmacy

Sbuys Pharmacy Academy
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2023

Skills

Secondaryeducation

Zibukezulu Technical High School, MATRIC (Exemption), 1997, Zulu, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Technical Drawing, Electrician work

Telephonenumber

0812327844/ 0605562584

Physicaladdress

9297 Khwali Street, Rau Vista, Olievenhoutbosch, 0157

Stateofhealth

Excellent

Driverlicense

Code C1

Licensenumber

203 400 10G 3NM

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 800105 5470 082
  • Date of Birth: 01/05/80
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr Phumlani Hadebe, Deputy Business Executive, 072 172 9065, phumlani.hadebe@gmail.com
  • Sr Nosiphiwe Hlalempini, HTS clinician/ acting coordinator, 071 709 0070/ 071 714 0292, hlalempinin@anovahealth.co.za
  • Sr Senzeni Chamane, OST Supervisor, 066 032 3081, Senzeni@indibano.org

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to OST Operational Manager and Hepatitis S Study Coordinator after 02 years with the company.
  • Working together with the team, we were able to reach all the targets that were allocated for.
  • Devised effective policies and protocols resulting more than 90% compliance with audit requirements for the past 03 years

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Isizulu
Advanced (C1)
IsiXhosa
Elementary (A2)
Setswana
Beginner (A1)

Certification

NIMART

Work Availability

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Affiliations

South African Nursing Council

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offPaid sick leave

Timeline

NIMART

04-2023

PWID OST CLINIC OPERATIONAL MANAGER, ART NURSE, AND HEPATITIS C SELF STUDY CO-ORDINATOR/ Community HTS Clinician

ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE (PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS PROGRAMME)
08.2020 - Current

REGISTERED NURSE

UNJANI CLINIC (OLIOEVENHOUTBOSCH)
11.2019 - 07.2020

Supervisor Day Shift 1

Livewell Villages
02.2018

Owner/ Manager

Holistic Nursing Solutions (Wound, Stoma & Home Care)
01.2016 - 01.2018

OPERATIONAL MANAGER

EDENDALE HOSPITAL
09.2014 - 05.2016

Townhill Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2014

Church of Scotland Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2008

Management of HIV in a workplace

01-2006

HIV Counselling

01-2004

Acting Supervisor and Mobile Clinic Team leader

Gomane Clinic
3 2004 - 9 2006

4 Year Diploma in General Science with Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery - Nursing

EDENDALE NURSING COLLEGE

Dispensing - undefined

University of Limpopo

Counseling

Edendale Nursing College

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Nurse Initiation And Management of ARV Therapy

Aquah Training School

Pharmacy

Sbuys Pharmacy Academy

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