Zandile Z.Z. Bakaco
Professional Nurse
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths. Knowledgeable and well vested about the advertised post,work well and collaborates with interdisciplinary team, team player focusing on optimizing patient care and support. Focused, hardworker, committed and driven, working well under pressure, a leader in women's health. Educator and counselor. Works well with diverse patient populations. Organized, dependable, willingness to be trained to take on added responsibilities to meet team and facility goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Professional Nurse
Western Cape Department Of Health
10.2021 - Current
- Developed a professional relationship with a diverse range of patients building trust resulting in better compliance and good clinical outcomes.
- Discussed findings and disease trends with team to devise intervention strategies.
- Administered medications safely in accordance with physician orders and following clinical guidelines inline with scope of practice
- Ensured timely completion of all allocated essential tasks.
- Mentored student nurses of different levels from training institutions from Western cape and abroad, sharing knowledge and expertise and creating a conducive learning environment.
- Mentored and coached TOP providers and assisted in assessing their competencies.
- Participated in quality improvement plans for better health outcomes.
Locum Professional Nurse
Clicks,SA Locums,Nursing Services,Choices Wellness
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Provision of different methods of contraceptives, administration of vaccines, conducting health assessment as required by various Medical Aid companies and performing other clinical duties.
- Administration of Flu vaccines and Covid Vaccines at different sites and at various companies.
- Provision of 1st trimester medical and surgical Termination of pregnancies at Choices Wellness Centre.
- Screening, testing and referrals for Covid positive patients.
- Provision and conducting Health Education talks.
- Performing cervical Screening and referrals where indicated.
Project Coordinator and AYFS Trainer
Pathfinder Intl.
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Coordinating AYFS program implementation in Zululand and Western Cape.
- Planning and conducting AYFS training and supporting trained professional nurses on implementation of AYFS services.
- Site visits to monitor and measure outcomes of training.
- Provide support and strategies to overcome challenges.
- Orientation of managers and Sub-district on AYFS and expectations from National DOH.
- Conduct ongoing and final assessments of facilities.
- Analyze trends and data and discuss with management.
- Submit monthly and final report on each facility.
Supervisor and TOP Provider
Mosaic Centre For Domestic Violence
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Facilitated collaboration between multi-disciplinary team members on different programs aimed towards women's wellness especially linked to domestic violence and unplanned pregnancies.
- Facilitated smooth and timely referrals between clinic, counselors and social services within the organization.
- Supervised and coordinated HTS across courts and communities where Mosaic had sites.
- Provision of 1st trimester TOPs and referrals of 2nd and 3rd trimester as per protocols.
- Referrals for counseling where needed.
- Conducting education, information and Health talks on different platforms as per invitation.
Trainer, Mentor, TOP Provider
Pathfinder Intl.
06.2010 - 12.2013
- AYFS trainer, TOP nurse mentor, assessor with sub-district trainers for competency of TOP providers.
- Provision of 1st trimester TOPs on the 5 facilities mentored by Pathfinder in agreement with Provincial office for provision of services while mentoring providers.
- Setting up of 5 facilities and provision of equipment for TOP services.
- Provision of support including conducting debriefing sessions for all TOP providers.
- Conducting values clarification workshops for managers and facility staff.
- Aim was to expand TOP services from Hospitals to CHC level.
Supervisor, TOP Provider, Mentor
Mosaic Centre For Domestic Violence
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Facilitated collaboration between multi-disciplinary team members on different programs aimed towards women's wellness especially linked to domestic violence and unplanned pregnancies.
- Facilitated smooth and timely referrals between clinic, counselors and social services within the organization.
- Supervised and coordinated HTS across courts and communities where Mosaic had sites.
- Provision of 1st trimester TOPs and referrals of 2nd and 3rd trimester as per protocols.
- Referrals for counseling where needed.
- Conducting education, information and Health talks on different platforms as per invitation.
- Submission of monthly reports, continuous monitoring, analysis and evaluation of program and identifying areas of improvement.
Education
B.Cur. - Nursing
A.M.S.Sityana High School
King William's Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Preventive health
Goal Setting
Compassionate and Caring
Treatment Recommendations
Team building
Patient education and counseling
Routine Examinations
Needs Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Preventive Healthcare
Timeline
Registered Professional Nurse
Western Cape Department Of Health
10.2021 - Current
Locum Professional Nurse
Clicks,SA Locums,Nursing Services,Choices Wellness
07.2018 - 09.2021
Project Coordinator and AYFS Trainer
Pathfinder Intl.
01.2016 - 05.2018
Supervisor and TOP Provider
Mosaic Centre For Domestic Violence
01.2014 - 12.2015
Trainer, Mentor, TOP Provider
Pathfinder Intl.
06.2010 - 12.2013
Supervisor, TOP Provider, Mentor
Mosaic Centre For Domestic Violence
05.2005 - 05.2010
B.Cur. - Nursing
A.M.S.Sityana High School
04.2001 -