Itumeleng Poulet

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Registered Nurse - National Renal Care - Pretoria/Polokwane, South Africa

(2025-09)

Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

• Perform comprehensive pre- and post-dialysis patient assessments, including vital signs, vascular access evaluation, and symptom management.
• Prepare, operate, and monitor hemodialysis machines in accordance with prescribed treatment orders.
• Administer prescribed medications and adjust dialysis parameters as required under physician supervision.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with SANC and facility protocols.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control standards in all dialysis procedures.
• Provide patient and family education on dialysis treatment, dietary management, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Collaborate effectively with nephrologists, renal dietitians, social workers, and support staff to deliver integrated care.
• Manage emergencies such as hypotension, access complications, or cardiac distress with calm and competence.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and staff training programs.

Registered Nurse - life hospital, ICU (Locum) - Pretoria, Gauteng

(2024-06)

• Provide high quality nursing care to critically ill patients including pre and post care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop implement care plans that improved patients outcomes
• Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Identify changes in patients condition and react accordingly.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.

Registered Nurse/Assistance Manager - AIMA Clinic - Pretoria, South Africa

(2024-04)

• Deliver life support updated First Aid and CPR
• Dispensing medications and administration of pharmacological interventions via IVs, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as well as oral medication
• Management of diabetic and Hypertension patients
• Coordination TB activities such as screening, Collect specimens, and Referrals
• Initiation and Management of ART to infected patients including PrEP
• Train and mentor junior team members, strengthening functioning and efficient clinical teamwork.
• Coordinates specialist referrals to assist patients.
• Oversaw daily operations of clinic, including inventory and supply restocking, cash-handling and assisting patients
• Wound care and infection control
• Translate senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
• Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.

Enrolled Nurse - Leratong Hospital - Pretoria, South Africa

(2013-05 - 2019-11)

• Operated in Burns unit, Orthopaedic, Casualty, Paediatric, and Medical Wards
• Development and Implementation of Basic patient care plan
• Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
• Administration of oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
• Enabled continuity of nursing care by providing clear, comprehensive handover during transition to next shift.
• Helped deliver stabilising and life-saving treatments during medical emergencies
• Pre and Post operating care of patients
• Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.

Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing - Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College

Senior Certificate (Matric) - Grade 12 - Kgagatlou High School

Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing - Khanyisa Nursing College