Mpume Nzimande

Registered nurse with extensive experience exceeding 9 years in various healthcare environments, including emergency services and intensive care. Recognized for strong work ethic and ability to thrive in challenging situations while providing exceptional patient care. Effective communicator with a passion for supporting patients and their families. Focused on achieving the best possible health outcomes through collaborative practice.

Registered Nurse Shift Leader - Life Kingsbury Emergency Unit - Cape Town

(2024-11)

• Supervised clinical staff by monitoring work performance, providing constructive feedback, and addressing any personnel issues promptly.
• Assisted in maintaining Joint Commission accreditation by ensuring compliance with updated regulations and best nursing practices throughout the unit.
• Optimized resource allocation during shifts to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
• Participated in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient care outcomes within the departmentunit.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
• Increased patient satisfaction scores through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of concerns or complaints.
• Assisted in developing and implementing new policies and procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the unit while maintaining high standards of care.

Registered Nurse Maternity - Lindelani Clinic

(2020-01 - 2024-01)

• Conducting regular prenatal check-ups, including vital signs, fetal assessments and screening for potential complication
• Providing health education on pregnancy and child birth including hygiene, nutrition and danger signs
• Performing necessary laboratory tests like blood work and urine analysis
• Monitoring labour and providing emotional support to women during childbirth
• Performing vaginal deliveries for low risk pregnancies
• Assessing new-born health immediately after delivery
• Checking on the mothers physical and emotional wellbeing after delivery
• Monitoring postpartum recovery and addressing any complications
• Testing all pregnant mothers and initiating on ART.

Registered Nurse- Emergency and Trauma - Turton CHC

(2017-01 - 2020-01)

• Evaluating incoming patients to determine the urgency of their medical needs and prioritize care accordingly
• Providing emergency care like CPR, wound management, airway management, and administering emergency medication
• Continuously observing patients conditions like tracking vital signs and identifying signs of deterioration
• Communicating effectively with doctors, other nurses, ancillary staff to coordinate patients care.

Diploma - Nursing science, psychiatry, community, and midwifery - KZN College of Nursing (2016-01)

Matric - Mtwalume High School (2007-01)