MICROSOFT OFFICE
THANDOKUHLE LOVELY NYAWOSE
REGISTERED NURSE
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
LENMED
TEMBISA, GAUTENG
10.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PORT ELIZABETH, EASTERN CAPE
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Registered Nurse Midwife
V & A NURSING AGENCY WORKING AT LIFE WESTVILLE HOSPITAL
DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Monitored labs, examined ultrasounds and informed mothers on what to expect in stages of pregnancy.
- Liaised with members of healthcare team to assess and coordinate patient discharge planning needs.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Collected biological samples from patients, checked pulses, monitored temperatures and assessed blood pressure to keep close eye on changing maternal conditions.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, postpartum or interconception care.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
- Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
- Assisted parents in coping with miscarriages, termination, stillbirths and neonatal deaths.
Registered Nurse Community Service
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Cared for patients in unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
BACHELOR oF NURSING
UNIVERSITY oF KWAZULU-NATAL
KWAZULU-NATAL, DURBAN 01.2013 - 12.2016
GRADE 12
MTWALUME HIGH SCHOOL
KZN 01.2008 - 12.2012
MASTER oF NURSING iN ADVANCED NURSING AND NEONATAL
UNIVERSITY oF KWAZULU-NATAL
KZ N 01.2020 - Current
Skills
Preventive health
Infection control measures
Medical consultation
Vaccine administration
Chronic disease management
Case management
Emergency Procedures
Medication Administration
Health screening
Accomplishments
- Participated in community outreach events
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
Software
EXCELL
POWERPOINT
Certification
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
LENMED
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
11.2020 - 11.2021
MASTER oF NURSING iN ADVANCED NURSING AND NEONATAL
UNIVERSITY oF KWAZULU-NATAL
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Midwife
V & A NURSING AGENCY WORKING AT LIFE WESTVILLE HOSPITAL
08.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse Community Service
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
01.2017 - 12.2017
BACHELOR oF NURSING
UNIVERSITY oF KWAZULU-NATAL
01.2013 - 12.2016
GRADE 12
MTWALUME HIGH SCHOOL
01.2008 - 12.2012