Takalani Nematandani
General Nurse
170 Bouquet Street
Summary
I am a patient-oriented nurse with 22 years of vast experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. I am skilled at multitasking and prioritising patient needs and daily assignments, offering expertise in my medical care specialty.
I have gone through many years of training in this beloved profession of nursing. It has always been my lifelong dream to become the best and most reliable nurse to my patients anywhere I am stationed, and it is with that headstrong conviction that I have done my utmost best in nursing school, all three times, to better myself. Now that I am at this point in my life, I wish to move forward with this conviction and continue to care for my patients to the best of my ability.
I am also organised and dependable. I have been quite successful at facing most situations with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
General Nurse
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and Central Peripheral lines.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Mentored new nurses, sharing expertise and guiding them towards professional growth and development.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Reduced medical errors by implementing comprehensive documentation practices for accurate recordkeeping.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Enrolled Nurse
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2023
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2016
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conducted patient and family education on importance of proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care practices to foster overall health and wellbeing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Soweto, South Africa 11.2022 -
Certificate in Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Soweto, South AfricaCertificate in Nursing - Auxiliary Nursing
Empilweni Nursing College
Johannesburg, South AfricaHigh School Diploma -
Magoni Secondary School
Sinthumule, VendaSkills
At-risk patient care
End of life care
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Mobility Assistance
Procedure preparations
Test Interpretations
Patient Check-Ins
Clear Patient Communication
Medication Distribution
Training staff (In-service training programme)
Chart updating
Treatment Recommendations
Intake and discharge
Attendance Profiling
References:
Sister Nelly Sithebe: +27 83 495 7821
Sister Joyce Netswera: +27 82 349 9045
Mubveleli Khalishi: +27 72 411 8371
Timeline
General Nurse
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - General Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
11.2022 -
Enrolled Nurse
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2023
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2016
Certificate in Nursing - Enrolled Nursing
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Certificate in Nursing - Auxiliary Nursing
Empilweni Nursing College
High School Diploma -
Magoni Secondary School