Sinethemba Prudence Zuma
Professional Nurse
Pietermaritzburg ,KZN
Summary
I am an enthusiastic qualified Nursing Practitioner with over 4 years of experience in different nursing fields, able to work in teams and also work independently to achieve all desirable outcomes with regards to patient/client care and as per job description. I am solution-oriented, self directed with good communication skills and committed to increase the quality of patient care with rendering good quality nursing care. i am always willing to learn and i am flexible with training and experience in integrated primary healthcare, pediatric care, geriatric care and obstetrics and gynecology.
I am always eager to contribute to team success through hard work attention to detail and clear understanding of SOP's and nursing care. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in everything i touch. I have a good reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certificates
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Practitioner
Clicks Group
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
09.2019 - Current
- Handled patients with chronic illnesses, including patients with anemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertensive and diabetic conditions.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals for children and adults.
- Listened to patient concerns and detailed alternative therapies, including homeopathic remedies and over the counter medications to treat acute conditions.
- Educated patients about family planning and administered injectable contraceptives as per doctor's orders.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Adhered to all clinic procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained relevant test results and proper use of medications.
- Applied simple wound dressings and changed dressings.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for pediatric patients with regards to immunization.
- Referred clients to relevant doctor or specialist for further management
- Organized wellness days in store and outside of the store
Registered Midwife
Netcare
Ballito , KwaZulu-Natal
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Practiced the use of nursing care plans to increase patient comfort and streamline birthing processes.
- Participated in over 50 successful births over 5 months.
- Assisted in over 50 successful births and provided post-partum counseling for struggling families to increase happiness and health of newborns and mothers.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in hospital.
- Met with mothers to design individualized birth plans in terms of health concerns, birthing desires and potential problems.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during and after labor.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Directed parents and newborns to physicians without causing parent alarm based on problematic test results and health conditions of babies and mothers as per doctor's orders.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Registered Professional Nurse
Department of Health
Durban , KwaZulu-Natal
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Conferred with physicians and medical officers to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Changed out drips and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Trained student nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure (CCF) , hypertension, diabetes, NSTEMI and other conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients as per doctor's orders.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as caesarian section and laparoscopies.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 20 patients each day in high-volume acute medical ward setting.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collected blood, urine nd other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Secured controlled schedule 5 and 6 and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Conducted vital signs testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and other interventions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haythorne Secondary School
Woodlands, Pietermaritzburg 01.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Durban University of Technology
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal 01.2013 - 12.2016
Skills
Nursing staff support
undefinedReferences
Mr Vishal Samdhan (Clicks group pharmacy manager)
083 783 7441
Sister Nonzwakazi Hlangu (Netcare Alberlito Registered Midwife)
076 332 8538
Sister Thabile Shezi (Professional Nurse Wentworth Hospital)
076 036 9664
Certification
Bachelor of technology in Nursing Science
Timeline
Nursing Practitioner
Clicks Group
09.2019 - Current
Registered Midwife
Netcare
10.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Professional Nurse
Department of Health
02.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Durban University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Haythorne Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2012
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