Lungile Mhlongo

An experienced Professional Nurse eager to work in an environment where I would be able to unleash my full potential, be an invaluable asset to my employer. I am able to communicate well to identify concerns and implement required support. Competent in risk assessment and emergency response for safe, reliable patient care. Works effectively and harmoniously with team members.

Unit Manager at Netcare Akeso Parktown (2025-04 – Present)

Management of nursing unit and patient care provision

• Provision, promotion and assurance of quality patient care
• Managed staff time keeping (Kronos)
• Leave planning and management
• Acuity management
• Occupational Health and safety rep
• Incident management
• Management and capturing of results from patient experience surveys and complaints
• Overall supervision of designated wards

Registered Nurse at Seanda Healthcare Springs (2024-06 – 2025-03)

Sessioning as a Registered Nurse in various departments in different private healthcare facilities

• Sessioning as a Registered Nurse in various departments in different private healthcare facilities
• Emergency Department Neonatal and Paediatric ICU
• Medical and Surgical Wards
• Cardiac High Care Mental Health Units

Registered Nurse at Life Nkanyisa Witpoort (2023-06 – 2024-10)

Patient care in substance abuse and mental health facility

• Admission and holistic care of Substance abuse and mental health care users
• Assisted Quality Manager with quality assurance and maintaining nursing standards
• Shift leader and overseeing the facility on weekends

Mental Health Nurse at Akeso Arcadia Behavioral Centre (2022-09 – 2023-05)

Mental health nursing and infection prevention control

• Shift leader responsible for delegating and ensuring delegated tasks are completed effectively
• Implementation and monitoring of IPC measures (Link Nurse)

Mental Health Nurse at Life Carsternview (2020-10 – 2022-05)

Mental health nursing with management of various mental health disorders

• Shift leader in a Mental Health Unit Care of various mental health disorders including management of Involuntary and assisted care users

Registered Mental Health Nurse at Life Nkanyisa Waverly Care Centre (2017-05 – 2020-09)

Mental health patient care and multidisciplinary team coordination

• Provided care, maintaining safety, respect and dignity of mental health care users
• Assessed users overall health, identified treatment needs and goals and referred other members of the Multi Disciplinary Team
• Worked as a Link nurse maintaining a clean safe environment

Registered Nurse at KZN Department of Health Addington Hospital (2013-06 – 2017-05)

General nursing across multiple departments

• Registered Nurse Surgical male ward Medical Female ward Maternity unit Emergency unit Pediatrics

National Senior Certificate in General Education – Sacred Heart Secondary School (2005)

Diploma in General Nursing Sciences, Community Nursing Science, Psychiatry and Midwifery – Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Nursing (2008 – 2012)