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Sonali Narain

Sonali Narain

Registered Nurse
Durban

Summary

A well-spoken and articulate individual with the ability to communicate on all levels. Nursing professional with development potential Newly qualified graduate that is extremely passionate and driven by the nursing profession.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Clinical Client Relationship Manger

DISCOVERY HEALTH
01.2025 - Current

Facilitate registration of members on Oncology Programme and ensure that the member

meets all requirements to qualify for the benefit (ie. Forensics, Underwriting categories).

- Review of all queries related o Oncology treatment plans/scripts.

- To handle Oncology related escalations and claims queries via workflow pools or the huntline and Oncology call centre.

- Meeting daily operational targets.

- Ad Hoc duties based on business requirements.

- Collaboration with other business units and key stakeholders to inform decisions made

(ExecOffice, Claims team, etc

Pre-authorisation Consultant

DISCOVERY HEALTH
09.2023 - 01.2025

- Confirming benefits according to set protocols and funding rules

- Accurately obtaining and capturing information to confirm correct funding

- Servicing all key stakeholders telephonically and via other servicing channels until the query has been resolved

- Servicing key stakeholders in a customer centric way to ensure that we live by Discovery service principles

- Keeping up to date with product changes and benefits to ensure that all key stakeholders are accurately serviced

- Continuously staying abreast of all digital servicing tools within the business and product updates and digital tools

- Dealing with multiple interactions

- Consistently utilizing all servicing tools available

REGISTERED NURSE (DIALYSIS)

ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA - RENAL UNIT
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assessing patients for impending complications and ensuring that the dialysis area is clean before beginning procedures.
  • Knowledgeable regarding operation of the dialysis machine, readying dialysis equipment, priming dialyzer and bloodlines, and cannulating accesses.
  • Monitor patients' fluid intake and output.
  • Monitoring each patient's vitals and response to treatment and evaluating the effectiveness of dialysis equipment.
  • Administering medication and providing support and encouragement to patients who are apprehensive.
  • Evaluate reactions to medications and treatments.
  • Conveying patient-specific information to the nephrologists inclusive of securing blood works. By looking at certain blood values (e.g. creatinine, urea, electrolytes, etc.)
  • Informing patients about their condition, treatment schedule, dietary restrictions, and any other relevant information that would affect the outcome of their care.
  • Assisting in administrative functions related to maintaining accurate records on patient profiles, treatments given, equipment used, and supplies needed.
  • Monitoring progress towards established goals for patients on chronic dialysis and modifying treatment regimens to meet patient needs.
  • Post-dialysis care, which may include educating patients and their families about how to manage patient and possible post dialysis complications.
  • Manage stress level in stressful or emergency situations.

REGISTERED NURSE- SURGICAL WARD (SESSIONAL)

AHMED AL-KADI PRIVATE HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Carrying out patient assessments.
  • Doctors rounds and carrying out orders.
  • Vital sign observations.
  • Insertion of intravenous cannulas.
  • Administration of intravenous fluids, injections and medication.
  • Managing infection control.
  • Managing pain control.
  • Wound dressings.
  • Manage patients pre and post operatively.
  • Managing resuscitation and disaster.
  • Managing scheduled drugs and ethical stock.

REGISTERED NURSE, MATERNITY

LENMED SHIFA PRIVATE HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 09.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, MATERNITY - LABOUR WARD

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL COMPLEX
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Carrying out patient assessments.
  • Vital sign observations.
  • Assisting with cardiotocography interpretation.
  • Collection of blood specimen as well as carrying out the insertion of intravenous cannulas.
  • Administration of intravenous fluids, injections and medication.
  • Delivering of babies (NVD) in a safe and secure manner.
  • Episiotomies.
  • Repairing Tears/ Episiotomies.
  • Carrying out new-born care/ assessment.
  • Carrying out midwife duties within theatre.
  • REASON FOR LEAVING: CONTRACT ENDED

REGISTERED NURSE, THEATRE

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Receiving patients prior to their surgical procedures.
  • Monitoring patients' post-surgical procedure.
  • Scrubbing for surgical procedures (Caesarean Sections, Evacuation of Uterus).
  • Circulating Sister (counting swabs, instruments and sharps and documentation).
  • Anaesthetic Sister (assisting the anaesthetists).
  • CSSD.
  • Managing documentation within the ward.

REGISTERED NURSE, ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Carrying out the triaging of patients.
  • Observing patient vital signs.
  • Collection of blood specimen.
  • Insertion of intravenous cannulas.
  • Administration of intravenous fluids.
  • Administration of injections.
  • Assisting in intubation and resuscitation.
  • Assistance in applying pop.
  • Scrubbing of patients for day 0 burns.
  • Suctioning of intubated patients and administration of oral meds via NG tube.
  • Under supervision: Caring for CPAP and semi-ventilated patients.
  • Wound Dressings.
  • Electrocardiogram.
  • Documentation.

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (MOPD)

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Triaging of patients.
  • Vital sign observations.
  • Collection of blood specimens.
  • Insertion of intravenous cannulas.
  • Administration of intravenous fluids.
  • Administration of injections.
  • Administration of medication.
  • Electrocardiogram.
  • Assisting with documentation.

SALES

CLASSIC EYES - PAVILLION
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • REASON FOR LEAVING: IN ORDER TO COMMENCE EMPLOYMENT IN HEALTH SCIENCE FIELD OF STUDIES

Education

Higher Certificate - Healthcare Services Management

Regent Business School
Durban
01.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Nursing Sciences - Nursing

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban
01.2017 - 02.2021

Matric - Physical Sciences, Biology, Mathematics & English.

New West Secondary School
Durban
01.2016 - 12.2016

Skills

Strong Patient -Centered Care

Effective Communication Skills

Compassionate and Empathetic Care

Team player

Certification

Registered with South African Nursing Council

Career Experience

  • Islamic Medical Association of South Africa - Renal Unit, 11/2022 - 06/2023, Registered Nurse (Dialysis), Assessing patients for impending complications and ensuring that the dialysis area is clean before beginning procedures., Knowledgeable regarding operation of the dialysis machine, readying dialysis equipment, priming dialyzer and bloodlines, and cannulating accesses., Monitor patients' fluid intake and output., Monitoring each patient's vitals and response to treatment and evaluating the effectiveness of dialysis equipment., Administering medication and providing support and encouragement to patients who are apprehensive., Evaluate reactions to medications and treatments., Conveying patient-specific information to the nephrologists inclusive of securing blood works., Informing patients about their condition, treatment schedule, dietary restrictions, and any other relevant information that would affect the outcome of their care., Assisting in administrative functions related to maintaining accurate records on patient profiles, treatments given, equipment used, and supplies needed., Monitoring progress towards established goals for patients on chronic dialysis and modifying treatment regimens to meet patient needs., Post-dialysis care, which may include educating patients and their families about how to manage patient and possible post dialysis complications., Manage stress level in stressful or emergency situations.
  • Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital, 09/2022 - 10/2022, Registered Nurse - Surgical Ward (Sessional), Carrying out patient assessments., Doctors rounds and carrying out orders., Vital sign observations., Insertion of intravenous cannulas., Administration of intravenous fluids, injections and medication., Managing infection control., Managing pain control., Wound dressings., Manage patients pre and post operatively., Managing resuscitation and disaster., Managing scheduled drugs and ethical stock.
  • Lenmed Shifa Private Hospital, 08/2022 - 09/2022, Registered Nurse, Maternity, Antenatal Ward, Labour Ward, Post Natal Ward
  • King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex, 01/2022 - 03/2022, Registered Nurse, Maternity - Labour Ward, Contract Ended, Carrying out patient assessments., Vital sign observations., Assisting with cardiotocography interpretation., Collection of blood specimen as well as carrying out the insertion of intravenous cannulas., Administration of intravenous fluids, injections and medication., Delivering of babies (NVD) in a safe and secure manner., Episiotomies., Repairing Tears/ Episiotomies., Carrying out new-born care/ assessment., Carrying out midwife duties within theatre.
  • King Dinuzulu Hospital, 10/2021 - 12/2021, Registered Nurse, Theatre, Receiving patients prior to their surgical procedures., Monitoring patients' post-surgical procedure., Scrubbing for surgical procedures (Caesarean Sections, Evacuation of Uterus)., Circulating Sister (counting swabs, instruments and sharps and documentation)., Anaesthetic Sister (assisting the anaesthetists)., CSSD., Managing documentation within the ward.
  • King Dinuzulu Hospital, 07/2021 - 09/2021, Registered Nurse, Accident and Emergency Department, Carrying out the triaging of patients., Observing patient vital signs., Collection of blood specimen., Insertion of intravenous cannulas., Administration of intravenous fluids., Administration of injections., Assisting in intubation and resuscitation., Assistance in applying pop., Scrubbing of patients for day 0 burns., Suctioning of intubated patients and administration of oral meds via NG tube., Under supervision: Caring for CPAP and semi-ventilated patients., Wound Dressings., Electrocardiogram., Documentation.
  • King Dinuzulu Hospital, 04/2021 - 06/2021, Registered Nurse, Medical Outpatient Department (MOPD), Triaging of patients., Vital sign observations., Collection of blood specimens., Insertion of intravenous cannulas., Administration of intravenous fluids., Administration of injections., Administration of medication., Electrocardiogram., Assisting with documentation.
  • Classic Eyes - Pavillion, 2017 - 2019, Sales, In order to commence employment in health science field of studies

Special Achievements

History award (Grade 10 & 11), Certificate of Merit: NURS301H1 General Nursing, Dean's Commendation, 2019, Certificate of Merit: NURS313H2 Administration in Nursing Unit, Dean's Commendation, 2020, Certificate of Merit: NURS401H2 Psychiatric Nursing, Dean's Commendation

Majors

  • NURS405H1 - Midwifery
  • NURS401H2 - Psychiatric Nursing
  • NURS403H2 - Primary Health Care

Computer Packages

MS Office

Course Completed

N.I.M.A.R.T - Nurse Initiation and Management of Anti-Retroviral Therapy


Employment Equity

Indian Female

Drivers License

Code 08

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9902230204081
  • Notice Period: One month

Timeline

Registered with South African Nursing Council
12-2025

Clinical Client Relationship Manger

DISCOVERY HEALTH
01.2025 - Current

Higher Certificate - Healthcare Services Management

Regent Business School
01.2024 - 12.2024

Pre-authorisation Consultant

DISCOVERY HEALTH
09.2023 - 01.2025

REGISTERED NURSE (DIALYSIS)

ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA - RENAL UNIT
11.2022 - 06.2023

REGISTERED NURSE- SURGICAL WARD (SESSIONAL)

AHMED AL-KADI PRIVATE HOSPITAL
09.2022 - 10.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, MATERNITY

LENMED SHIFA PRIVATE HOSPITAL
08.2022 - 09.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, MATERNITY - LABOUR WARD

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL COMPLEX
01.2022 - 03.2022

REGISTERED NURSE, THEATRE

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
10.2021 - 12.2021

REGISTERED NURSE, ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
07.2021 - 09.2021

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (MOPD)

KING DINUZULU HOSPITAL
04.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Nursing Sciences - Nursing

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
01.2017 - 02.2021

SALES

CLASSIC EYES - PAVILLION
01.2017 - 01.2019

Matric - Physical Sciences, Biology, Mathematics & English.

New West Secondary School
01.2016 - 12.2016
Sonali NarainRegistered Nurse