Vezokuhle Silibaziso Gwebu
Enrolled Nurse
Midrand
Summary
Focused and friendly School Nurse offering 2 years of experience providing care to students and staff age 5 to 70 . Known professionally for working effectively within education systems to develop innovative public and health and safety initiatives. Exemplary organization and administrative skills. Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical ward specialty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Nurse
Blue Hills Schools
Midrand
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Oversaw health services for school of 700 students and faculty.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting Covid-19 and Vital data evaluations.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in Covid-19 policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- As the first nurse for the school, devised a policy and protocol for the clinic to be followed and still being used today.
Enrolled Nurse
Seanda Healthcare Agency with Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
Sunninghill
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Actively listened to patients, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Actively listened to patients' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- As a bedside nurse, conducted full assessments for patients on admission.
- Worked in a medical ward mostly as well as orthopedics, female patients with reproductive system related issues as well as a High Care Unit.
Education
Certificate - General Nursing Science
Netcare Education
Johannesburg, South Africa 06.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Blue Hills Schools
Midrand, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
Patient Assessments
Health screening
Privacy and confidentiality
Infection Control
Preventive health
Patient consultation
Intravenous therapy
Insulin medication assistance
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
Collecting vitals
Strong clinical judgment
Reading, Hiking, Socialising with family and Netflix.
I mainly enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction( autobiographies mostly). Hiking is cathartic for me as it provides beautiful green scenery that connects me with nature. As an introvert, socializing with my family gives me a chance to come out of my shell. I find Netflix educational, even the series and movies as they provide insight into other lifestyles.
Timeline
School Nurse
Blue Hills Schools
06.2020 - 05.2022
Enrolled Nurse
Seanda Healthcare Agency with Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2020
Certificate - General Nursing Science
Netcare Education
06.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Blue Hills Schools
01.2008 - 12.2012