Simphiwe N Dhlamini

• Provided wound care management to small, moderate and trauma wounds.
• Specialized in application of negative pressure to medical and trauma wounds both in the operating room and clinical area, in alison with treating surgeon.
• Collection of patient demographic data, medical and surgical history.
• Listing of ICD coding in accordance to patient medical and surgical history.
• Stock management.
• Reference: Sr Sannette Swanepoel, Advanced Wound Care Specialist. Contact detail: sannetteswanepoel@hearstinscrubs.co.za; 0828526619
• Reference: Dr S Msuku, Trauma Surgeon. Contact detail: sandressmsuku@gmail.com; 0739468504.

• Carried out nursing care stipulated by a Professional nurse in a trauma unit to ensure patient needs are met which consisted of 15 beds. Managed to carry out direct and indirect nursing care to a maximum of 6 to 8 patients.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes according to prescribing surgeon/doctor.
• Administered medications via oral,intravenous, and intramuscular injections.
• Monitoring of vital data pre and post operatively.
• Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
• Reference: Sr Matilda Thothela, retired Trauma and Orthopaedic unit manager. Contact details: 084 705 2793

Performed duties as a shift leader in a orthopedic and neurological unit thus ensuring every patient in the unit is within a safe and healthy environment. Unit consisted of 32 beds.

• Delegated nursing duties to nursing staff in accordance rank, adhering to regulation guidelines.
• Designed nursing care plans to provide a holistic and specialized intervention to promote patient rehabilitation.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport with clientele.
• Carried out prescribed intervention by prescribing doctor to ensure patient well-being.
• Reference: Sr Dilene Munsami, Orthopaedic and Neurological Unit Manager. Contact details: Dilene.Munsami@netcare.co.za; 0611471460

• Completed a year course towards a Diploma for general nursing science as a Professional Nurse.
• Obtained nursing experience in intensive and high care units.

Completed a two-year Enrolled Nursing Diploma.