Sharon Mnisi
Registered Nurse, Clinical Assessor, and General Case Manager
About
Experienced and detail-oriented Registered Nurse, Clinical Assessor, and current General Case Manager with a strong background in hospital case management, pre-admission clinical assessments, utilization review, and medical coding. Over 8 years of nursing experience in both public and private healthcare settings, including surgical wards and hospital-based case management roles. Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage patient admissions and discharges, ensure compliance with medical funder rules, and minimize clinical and financial risk.
Seeking to contribute to quality patient care and operational efficiency within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Experience
General Case Manager - Life Wilgers Hospital
(2026-05)
- Coordinate patient admissions, length of stay, and discharge planning in line with hospital and funder requirements.
- Conduct clinical reviews and ensure appropriate utilization of healthcare services.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, treating doctors, and medical aid schemes to facilitate quality patient care.
- Manage authorisations and ensure compliance with medical funder rules and hospital protocols.
- Monitor patient progress and identify potential clinical or financial risks.
- Support continuity of care through effective communication and discharge coordination.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to quality standards.
Pre Admission Clinical Assessor - Life Carstenhof Hospital
(2024-03 - 2026-04)
- Conduct comprehensive pre-admission clinical assessments.
- Ensure accurate CPT and ICD coding in line with funder protocols.
- Liaise with Case Management and Credit Risk departments to assess financial and clinical risks.
- Monitor insurance verifications and authorisations to avoid claim denials.
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and LHC internal policies.
- Relieve general case manager when required, contributing to smooth case handling processes.
Professional Nurse - Life Wilgers Hospital
(2023-05 - 2024-02)
- Managed post-operative patients and planned effective discharges.
- Collaborated with physicians and case managers for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered patient education and follow-up coordination to reduce re admission.
Professional Nurse (Permanent Agency) - Life Wilgers Hospital
(2023-01 - 2023-04)
- Documented patient care plans and coordinated post-discharge needs.
- Provided clear communication with patients and caregivers about medications and procedures.
Community Service Professional Nurse - Kgapane Hospital-Medingen Clinic
(2021-07 - 2022-07)
- Led the ward team in the absence of a manager, coordinating admissions, treatment plans, and discharges.
- Supervised junior nurses and facilitated critical interventions for at-risk patients.
- Supported doctors in implementing timely care and responded to emergencies.
- Provided general nursing care in hospital and clinic environments.
- Coordinated patient services and ensured accurate follow-ups for chronic and acute cases.
- Supported operational flow between multidisciplinary care teams.
Education
Diploma in nursing - General, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery - Sovenga Campus (Limpopo College Of Nursing) (2021)
Matric - National senior certificate grade 12 - Gwambeni High School (2016)