Nomvula Sithole
Registered Nurse- Speaciality Trauma
Johannesburg
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. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Trained RN / 2nd in Charge
Johanesburg Surgical Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Taking Hand over in the morning, Bay checks, emergency trolley checks, preparing packs for ICD, Central lines.
- Caring for p1- p3 patients
- Addressing complaints, Triaging patients, Checking drugs at the end of the shift, Charging of stock used, Emergency respond to the wards and ICU.
- Management of ACS and Stroke patients, management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit by identifying areas for improvement and implementing evidence-based strategies.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Lead Nurse / nurse supervisor
Hospital Name – Carnival Corp.Cruise line: Princess, seaborn and Holland American Line
11.2016 - 03.2022
- 911 call response to Emergencies in the state rooms, restaurants, in the pool areas and sport field, trauma and medical cases
- Running on the ships clinic, Dealing and managing of outbreaks of AGE, Influenza A & B Implementation of strict isolation working closely with public health officer
- Reporting of communicable disease on board to health authorities to the ports of call
- Declaring of Medical centre narcotics to the ports of call
- Drawing blood and processing it for FBC, U&E, LFT,CRP Cardiac enzymes malaria test, influenza test, ETC, Sexual assault training, Taking of x-rays, chest, skull, abdomen and limbs, Prepare for suturing and cleaning and autoclaving the instruments
- Scheduling for maintenance for equipment’s in the medical centre
- Monthly inventory, ordering stock and supplies of the medical centre
- Staff appraisal for the nurses and the doctors, Referral of patients to shore side hospitals, Preparing the medical centre for US Public health inspection and other countries public health inspections
- Setting up of new medical centre on the new ship, and have shore side health authorities coming to inspect it to make sure that it meets the criteria of medical centre and caring for emergencies on board, successfully obtaining those certificates from US AND European health official
- Training of New nurses, Vaccination programme of crew members, Monthly teams meetings with management
- Led a team of nurses in providing high-quality care to patients while maintaining a professional working environment.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive and educational atmosphere for growth and development.
- Educated patients on preventative health measures, promoting positive lifestyle choices and self-management techniques.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors and improved patient safety measures.
- Oversaw the successful integration of advanced technology systems into daily workflows, increasing efficiency within the unit without compromising quality standards.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Ordered supplies to maintain effective inventory levels.
- Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
- Increased staff retention rates by fostering a supportive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
- Navigated challenging situations involving patients'' families or interdepartmental conflicts with diplomacy and professionalism while maintaining focus on delivering optimal patient care outcomes.
RN, Trauma trained shift leader
Hospital Name – Flora clinic
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Worked in Cardio Thoracic High care - Caring for cardiac patients, ACS, caring for Pre and Post cathlab patients. Assisting and preparing patient's for cardioversion, post pace maker implants patients.
- Transferred to trauma unit 2014, treating p1- p3 patients, 2015 went to school to specialized in Emergency Nursing.
Trauma Trained RN- Locum
Hospital Name- Net care Pine haven
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Treating p1- p3 patients
- Responding to Emergency in the hospital.
- Drug count, delegation of duties
Trauma trained RN
Hospital Name – Lensia Lenmed AKH
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Management of p1 patients to p3 patients
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Education
Emergency Nursing
Life Health Care College
Johannesburg, South Africa03.2016
General Nurse
Netcare Education
Johannesburg, South Africa11.2011
Skills
Health Promotion
Quality Improvement
Clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Compassion and Empathy
Strong Clinical Judgment
Emergency Care
Critical Care
Infection control measures
Locations
*Soweto
*Lenasia
*Sandton
*West Rand
Referencestocall
- T.Moshoeshoe, Pine haven- 0667566769
- T. kwele, Johannesburg Surgical Hospital - 0791559597
- Dr F Le Grange, Carnival corp, Senior Doc - legrangef@gmail.com
Cellnumber
0614231717
Noticeperiod
1 month notice
Covidvaccinated
Yes
Currentgrosssalary
R39 000 basic with R5600 allowance
Driverlicensecode
08
Vehicle
Yes
Sancnumber
9015387681
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8409290639082
- Dependents: 01
- Date of Birth: 09/29/84
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Trauma Trained RN / 2nd in Charge
Johanesburg Surgical Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Trauma Trained RN- Locum
Hospital Name- Net care Pine haven
09.2023 - 05.2024
Trauma trained RN
Hospital Name – Lensia Lenmed AKH
08.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Nurse / nurse supervisor
Hospital Name – Carnival Corp.Cruise line: Princess, seaborn and Holland American Line
11.2016 - 03.2022
RN, Trauma trained shift leader
Hospital Name – Flora clinic
10.2012 - 11.2016
Emergency Nursing
Life Health Care College
General Nurse
Netcare Education
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