Thandeka Priscillah Sifundza
White River,RSA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive ICU and theatre experience, adept at prioritizing patient needs and ensuring client safety and trauma care. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and self-driven leadership, with a proven track record in unit managing and compassionate client care. Skilled in medication administration, time management, and adapting to changing situations, with a keen attention to detail. Committed to advancing career in healthcare leadership while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Patient-oriented State Registered Nurse with background in home health and long-term care seeking to leverage expertise to take next career step with respected organisation. Highly skilled in delivering direct patient care, actualising individualised treatment plans and helping patients meet recovery goals. Demonstrated success in improving patient satisfaction and administrative workflows.
Highly organised nurse with 20 years of experience. Proven history of successfully advocating for patients and working with practitioners. Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitating efficient ward operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered nurse
Kiaat Private Hospital
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
10.2014 - Current
- Assisted doctors during examinations and procedures, enhanced efficiency.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, bolstered recovery.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Recorded patient data for accurate medical records.
- Championed mental health awareness amongst colleagues; broke down stigma attached to psychiatric illnesses in clinical setting.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, safeguarded patient well-being.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers, smoothed transition home.
- Managed surgical care unit and theatre recovery
Theatre nurse
Mediclinic Nelspruit
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
04.2006 - 09.2014
- Administered medications, resulting in effective pain management for patients.
- Upheld strict confidentiality regarding patient records in compliance with healthcare laws.
- Collaborated with theatre staff for efficient medical procedures.
- Performed wound dressings meticulously, preventing infection post-surgery.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reducing anxiety and promoting trust.
- Recovery care post surgery
- Assist in giving anaesthesia
Administrator, Health & Safety officer
SAFCON
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Contributed towards positive work environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in shared spaces.
- Processed expense reports, resulting in accurate financial records maintained consistently.
- Provided comprehensive secretarial support to the managing director, ensuring smooth daily operations within the executive suite.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, contributing towards seamless business trips without disruption.
- Organised important company meetings, leading to improved communication across departments.
Receptionist
Mpumalanga Legislature
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
02.2001 - 06.2001
- Facilitated prompt issue resolution through careful tracking of complaints until they were fully addressed.
- Administered mail distribution process, ensuring each department received its correspondence in a timely manner.
- Provided valuable support during busy periods, contributing to successful operation under high pressure.
- Coordinated office supplies orders to keep necessary materials available at all times.
- Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
- Served as the initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings and helpful assistance upon arrival.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of the office.
- Offered knowledgeable, friendly support to in-office guests.
- Kept reception area clean and organised to uphold professional office reputation.
- Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
- Took and communicated messages to minimise interruptions to staff workflows.
- Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
Education
Diploma in nursing - Health
University of Pretoria
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga 08.2010 - 07.2012
Certificate - Recovery and Anaesthetics
University of Pretoria
Mpumalanga /2006 - /2006
Skills
- Time management expertise
- ICU & theatre experience
- Prioritizing patient needs
- Adapting to changing situations
- Compassionate client care
- Unit managing and leadership
- Strong verbal communication
- Medication administration
- Client safety & trauma care
- Self driven leadership
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Siswati
Fluent
Timeline
Registered nurse
Kiaat Private Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Diploma in nursing - Health
University of Pretoria
08.2010 - 07.2012
Theatre nurse
Mediclinic Nelspruit
04.2006 - 09.2014
Receptionist
Mpumalanga Legislature
02.2001 - 06.2001
Administrator, Health & Safety officer
SAFCON
01.2001 - 01.2002
Certificate - Recovery and Anaesthetics
University of Pretoria
/2006 - /2006
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