Smangele Ngcobo
Nurse Assistant
Durban
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and medical records management, honed at Dr V Mharaja. Excelled in providing companionship and emotional support, significantly enhancing patient engagement. Skilled in translating medical terminology for better patient understanding, and instrumental in mentoring new staff, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Dr V Mharaja
09.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information.
Education
Health Promotion Office-CNA - Nurse Assisting
MUST GRADUATE College
Durban 11.2024
Skills
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Computer literate
Medical Records Management
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Recording vital signs
Inpatient care
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Medical office administration
Certification
Health promotion office certificate
Additional Information
Work place details:
Vmedmedical center
602 Mountbatten drive
Reservoir hills
Dr V Maharaja
Cell no: 062 344 0370
Timeline
Health promotion office certificate
11-2024
Nursing Assistant
Dr V Mharaja
09.2023 - Current
Matric certificate
01-2023
Drive license
01-2023
Health Promotion Office-CNA - Nurse Assisting
MUST GRADUATE College