Thamini Paliam

I started my nursing career in 2015 and completed my undergraduate nursing qualification in Nursing Science. I currently have plans of furthering my tertiary education, as education and self development are key aspects that I follow.

I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated individual who is very passionate about nursing and the healthcare industry. I strongly believe that I possess the skills and knowledge needed to be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of our clients and the company itself.

I would be honored to play an integral role in a dynamic healthcare institution such as this. I am confident that my skills and passion for nursing will benefit not only myself but the company as well.

I want to be a part of a progressive team, where creative thinking and collaboration solve problems and contribute to the wellbeing of the company and all involved parties.

I would be honored to play an integral role in a dynamic institution such as this. I am confident that my skills and passion for nursing will serve as an asset to the company.

I am motivated and driven to take my career to the next level, and venture into a direction that challenges me intellectually and I believe that this goal can be achieved by this vacant position.

Thank you for taking my application into consideration and I hope to hear from you soon.

WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHOOL NURSE & MANAGER OF MEDICAL CENTER

American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) | April 2022 - Present

• Health Screening of students and staff
• Providing First-Aid Care to students and staff
• Management of Medical Center Budget - Medical waste management
• Stock control management
• Management of petty cash
• Development and implementation of health policies and protocols - Providing health education and support to students and staff
• Medical risk management
• Management of chronic and emergency medications
• Management of staffing - Locum Nurses
• Training of Locum nurses
• Record keeping of consultations
• Communication with parents, students and staff regarding healthcare and wellness
• Networking with other healthcare professionals
• Management of first aid kits
• Ensuring medical equipment is managed according to manufacturers guidelines

REGISTERED NURSE

Mediclinic | Jul 2015 - March 2022

• Management and updating of patient records & information throughout the peri-operative period.
• Management and updating of Schedule 5 & 6 registers.
• Assisting Doctors during procedures by anticipating procedural steps and additional requirements
• Pre and Post Operation patient care.
• Administration of medication to patients.

-Providing accurate clinical information for coding purposes.

• Maintaining constant communication between relevant members of the team.
• Adhering to internal SLAs

TUTOR

Mediclinic | Jul 2015 - Present

• Private tuitions for Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology students
• Provide guidance and assistance to students

-Coordinate and plan group workshops & Examination/Test

DATA CLERK (FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN)

SASOL | Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

• SAP trained
• Processing of invoices and purchase orders from start to finish. - IFM Remedy Query Logging
• VDI/ EDI (Quadrem - ARIBA)
• Customer relations and resolution

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Proconics | Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

• General administration tasks
• SHE Representative
• Events and project management

EDUCATION

MEDICLINIC

Diploma in Nursing Science | 2015 - 2019

EVANDER HIGH SCHOOL

Matric | 2005 -2010

SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL

Certificate in Nursing Registration |2019

IRCA GLOBAL

Health & Safety Representative Certification | 2012