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Yekiwe Portia Hlombe

Registered Nurse
East London

Summary

Dynamic Research Nurse with extensive experience at the University of Cape Town, skilled in informed consent processes and adverse event reporting. Proven ability to enhance patient care through compassionate communication and effective training in specialized procedures. Committed to advancing research ethics and improving health outcomes in diverse populations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Nurse

University Of Cape Town
12.2016 - 02.2026

Research Nurse for years started 2016 doing TB diagnostic under University of Cape Town until February 2026

Also been Surveillance Officer doing Pnuemonia and Maternal Flu under University of Witwatersrand from 2015 to 2016

Been a Registered Nurse Peadiatric Department at Rondebosch Medical Centre from 2011 to 2015

Been Registered Nurse in adult medical ward from January 2011 to June 2011 at Cape Town Medi- Clinic

Been Research Nurse doing Active and Latent TB study under University Of Cape Town 2007 to 2010

Been a Clinician for Microbicide Study done University Of Cape Town 2004 to 2007

Been Registered Nurse at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital 2002 to 2003 December

Registered Nurse

University Of Cape Town
12.2016 - 02.2026
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lilitha Nursing College { Frere Hospital Nursing College
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Informed consent process

Research ethics

Appointment scheduling

Adverse event reporting

Performing Induced Sputum in infants and peads

Phlebotomy

mantoux inserting and reading it

Training others on how to perform Induced Sputum using mucus extractor

Timeline

Research Nurse

University Of Cape Town
12.2016 - 02.2026

Registered Nurse

University Of Cape Town
12.2016 - 02.2026

High School Diploma -

Lilitha Nursing College { Frere Hospital Nursing College
04.2001 -
Yekiwe Portia HlombeRegistered Nurse