Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Nothando MPOFU

Morley,Australia

Summary

Courteous professional experienced in forensic mental health care. Able to remain calm in stressful situations and demanding circumstances. Hard working individual, self-motivated and enjoy working in a multi-cultural community. Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of their discomfort or the triggers and eliminating them.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Nurse

Ramsay Health Care
09.2023 - Current

Therapeutic relationship with young adults.

1:1 with self harming patients.

creating a good rapport with patients.

Medication administration

leasing with multidisciplinary team.

Forensic Mental Health Nurse

Graylands Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021

Administering medication in emergency situations

Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm

Liaise with team members and Registered nurse

Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to eliminate triggers

Restrained agitated patients

Responding to duress alarms in case of assault and remaining calm

MULTI-SKILLED CARER

Berrington care group
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

NURSING ASSISTANT/ CARER

My Flex Training
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Standard Hotel
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Welcoming of guests
  • Taking online bookings
  • Creating invoices
  • Creating guests profile
  • Receiving clients cash, credit cards voucher payments
  • Front office/ housekeeping supervisor.

Education

REGISTERED NURSE STUDENT - Nursing Midwifery

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA

Diploma Of Nursing - Nursing

Institute of Health in Nursing Australia
Perth, WA
12.2018

Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Bulawayo Institute of Management
Bulawayo
09.2011

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques- Able to de -de-escalate distressed patient
  • Clinical Documentation- Able to document patient progress and referrals according to hospital policies and procedures
  • Family Support-including family in the patient treatment plan

Timeline

Mental Health Nurse

Ramsay Health Care
09.2023 - Current

Forensic Mental Health Nurse

Graylands Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021

MULTI-SKILLED CARER

Berrington care group
06.2017 - 07.2019

NURSING ASSISTANT/ CARER

My Flex Training
09.2015 - 07.2017

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

Standard Hotel
01.2012 - 04.2013

REGISTERED NURSE STUDENT - Nursing Midwifery

Edith Cowan University

Diploma Of Nursing - Nursing

Institute of Health in Nursing Australia

Diploma In Hospitality Management - Hospitality

Bulawayo Institute of Management
Nothando MPOFU