Tabisa Lusiki
Cape Town
Summary
Organized candidate with 20years of experience in private healthcare,13 years in Emergency nursing, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Pathcare
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
Agency EN
Netcare CBMH, Trauma Unit
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored responses
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care
- Assisted with patient intra and interhospital transfers
- Administered CPR to patients in cardiac arrest following American Heart Association
Agency EN, Trauma Unit
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
Enrolled Nurse, Emergency Unit
Netcare St Augustine’s
09.2016 - 04.2018
Enrolled Nurse, Trauma Unit/ SICU
Life Entabeni Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2016
ENA/EN , Orthopaedic Ward
Netcare St Augustine’s
03.2005 - 02.2011
Education
Certificate - Nursing
Netcare Education
Umhlanga, Durban01.2010
Certificate - Nursing Auxilliary
Candlelight Nursing College
Umbilo, Durban09.2004
Skills
- Continuous education and Health promotion
- Lab testing
- Patient Assessment and Acute
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Hemoglobin testing
- Medical office administration
- Health and safety
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient support
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Advanced (C1)
Additional Information
NB: References available on request
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Pathcare
10.2024 - Current
Agency EN
Netcare CBMH, Trauma Unit
01.2023 - Current
Agency EN, Trauma Unit
Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
Enrolled Nurse, Emergency Unit
Netcare St Augustine’s
09.2016 - 04.2018
Enrolled Nurse, Trauma Unit/ SICU
Life Entabeni Hospital
02.2012 - 08.2016
ENA/EN , Orthopaedic Ward
Netcare St Augustine’s
03.2005 - 02.2011
Certificate - Nursing
Netcare Education
Certificate - Nursing Auxilliary
Candlelight Nursing College
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