Wendy Matiwane
Nursing Assistant
East London,EC
Summary
Enrolled Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Frere Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Educated patients on proper post-discharge care instructions, reducing readmission rates and promoting long-term health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of potential health issues, enabling timely intervention from medical staff.
- Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
- Improved patient care by assisting nurses with daily tasks and providing compassionate support to patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by ensuring a comfortable environment during their stay in the healthcare facility.
- Assisted in wound care management, following established procedures to minimize risk of infection and promote proper healing.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by promptly reporting any concerns or hazards observed during daily duties.
- Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
Education
Nursing
Life College of Learning
East London, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Staff Assistance
Patient Lifting
Mobility Assistance
Pediatric Care
Feeding Assistance
Wound Care
Health Education
Patient Positioning
Recording vital signs
Infection Control
Direct Patient Care
Specimen Collection
Certification
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
Frere Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Nursing
Life College of Learning
04.2001 -