Thobekile Mchunu

Registered Nurse

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PietermaritzburgMember since July 4, 2026

Patient CareMeditech systemPhlebotomy procedureProcessing of FBC samplesData capturing on Meditech system

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About

Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with over ten years of comprehensive patient care experience. Proficient in delivering high-quality nursing services across various healthcare environments. Holds a Diploma in Registered Nursing and consistently enhances knowledge and skills to ensure optimal patient care.

Adept at monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and conducting medical assessments. Skilled in identifying disease symptoms and administering medications. Compassionate and empathetic, with a strong commitment to promoting patient safety and well-being.

An excellent communicator who collaborates seamlessly with patients, families, and healthcare teams to achieve the best care outcomes. Demonstrates a proven ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and make swift, critical decisions. A trustworthy and reliable professional dedicated to providing outstanding healthcare services.

Experience

Registered Nurse - AMPATH LABORATORY

(2017-03)

Data capturing on Meditech system
Phlebotomy procedure
Processing of FBC samples
Ensure correct results are given to doctors
Equipment checks & stock taking
Ordering of clinic supplies
Processing payments made by patients
Patient care & management
Maintaining safety for blood collection and handling
Drew blood through venipunctures and capillary puncture to collect blood samples needed for laboratory testing
Reviewing the medical records and Storing the blood samples safely
Caring for the patients and donors
Assuring quality to produce the best result from samples
Tracking the collected blood specimens by tagging, dating and noting down the time of collection
Assuring safety of patients while taking blood samples
Answered phone calls from doctors and their patients to reschedule appointments, Collected paternity and urine drug samples

Registered Nurse - LANCET LABORATORY

(2017-03)

Ensure that patients/clients from whom blood or other specimen to be taken, are correctly identified and educated about the actual procedure and their rights in compliance with relevant standard operating procedure
Draw blood and collect non-blood specimen from patients/clients at various locations using the correct and sterile equipment in the manner that yield best results
Observe the physical condition of patients during blood taking and apply sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patient/client
Ensure that bio-hazards waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures
Keep records of specimen collected and ensure that all patient detail and clinical information is accurately recorded
Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection bleeding bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times
Uses knowledge of HIV and AIDS to provide pre-test information and support where relevant
Receiving cash from patients and ensuring banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures
Reports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organizational policy
Observing and recording patient medical information and vital signs
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient condition
Operating medical equipment
Performing diagnostic tests
Administering and control of scheduled drugs, medications and treatments
Checking stock on regularly basis for maintaining inventory level and placing orders if required

Registered Nurse - CLICKS CLINIC

(2016-07 - 2016-12)

Registered Nurse - HILTON PRIVATE HOSPITAL

(2016-02 - 2016-03)