Zipho Dilika

Experienced and dedicated professional nurse with a proven track record of delivering top-quality patient care by assuming responsibility and accountability for nursing actions and interventions. Adept at patient allocation based on individual needs and nursing skills, I ensure that patients receive comprehensive care in a nurturing and safe environment. Strong patient advocacy skills guarantee that healthcare needs are met, and patients are actively involved in their care.

My role extends to providing maternal and newborn care, including preventive measures and prompt complication management. I am committed to continuous learning, actively participating in educating students, clinical staff, and peers. My clinical competence, exceptional communication, critical thinking, and organization skills make me a valuable asset in healthcare, consistently upholding departmental policies and quality and infection control standards.

Staff Nurse — Orthopaedics - MHR, Mediclinic Cape Gates

Enrolled Nurse - MHR, Mediclinic Durbanville

(2017 - 2020)

General Nurse - Kwanezome Old Clinic

(2022 - 2022)

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care.
• Continual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient's condition.
• Administering medication in accordance with the ethical, legal framework.
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols.
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification.

General Nurse - ICU - Melomed Mitchells Plain

(2022 - 2022)

• Patient Assessment: Enrolled nurses assess the physical and emotional condition of patients, including taking vital signs, conducting interviews, and reviewing medical histories.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions.
• Wound Care: Provide wound care and dressing changes, and monitor the healing progress of wounds.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-care after discharge.
• IV Management: Initiate and manage intravenous (IV) lines and administer IV medications and fluids as needed.
• Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients for any changes in their condition and respond promptly to any signs of distress or deterioration.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete medical records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Collaborative Care: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, therapists, and social workers, to ensure holistic patient care.

General Nurse - ICU / Current - Melomed Hospital Gatesville

(2022)

• Deliver Quality Patient Care: Provide high-quality care, addressing patient needs and ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Assume Responsibility and Accountability: Take ownership of nursing actions and interventions, ensuring that they align with professional standards and guidelines.
• Patient Allocation: Allocate patients to nurses based on their specific needs and skills to optimize care delivery.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as an effective advocate for patients, ensuring all their healthcare needs are met and their rights are protected.
• Creating a Caring Environment: Foster a caring environment for patients, ensuring their identification, comfort, and safety at all times.
• Patient and Family Involvement: Involve patients and their significant others in the care process, keeping them informed and engaged in decision-making.
• Role Clarification: Ensure that all staff members understand their roles and functions within the department activities.
• Care Plan Management: Assess, implement, plan, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Healthcare Records: Maintain accurate and complete healthcare records and reports, adhering to regulatory standards.
• Maternal and Newborn Care: Provide comprehensive care during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period, addressing the needs of both the mother and the newborn.
• Preventive Care: Offer preventative measures and promote normal birth while detecting and managing complications in both mother and child.
• Patient Education: Educate new and expectant mothers on baby care, including feeding, hygiene, and bathing.
• Participate in Education: Contribute to the education of medical, midwifery, nursing students, clinical staff, residents, fellows, peers, and others.
• Adherence to Policies: Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, ensuring compliance with quality and infection control standards.

OTL - Anova Health Institution

(2023-12 - 2025-03)

• Design weekly plan for CHWO (Home visits, households, assessment, community outreach).
• Managing of CWIL's in the node.
• Working closely with the DOH, facility manager and community leaders to facilitate community orientated primary care.
• Attend and actively participate in the MDT's organized by DOH and substructure.
• Actively plan and participate in wellness and prevention intervention e.g. administration of vaccines, screening for non-communicable disease, family planning.
• Plan and implement membership.
• Routinely record/update patient files and stats.
• Attend training session arranged by DOH.
• Routinely check CHW's client's files.
• Accurate report (verbal and written) of stats on narrative report of the nodes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• CHW's time sheet and leave management.
• Manage of office experience and claims and mileage claims.
• Designing care plans for the CHW's for the different category of clients.

Diploma in Nursing and Primary Health Institute; Diploma Certificate - Nursing - Michaelmas Nursing College, Cape Town (2019 - 2022)

Matric / Grade 12 Certificate - Jongabant(u) High School