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SINOTHANDO MPOFU

Pokeno,Waikato

Summary

Dynamic Homecare Nurse with extensive experience at Intensive Care At Home, excelling in patient advocacy and emergency response. Proven ability to administer complex therapies and lead collaborative treatment planning, ensuring optimal care for high-acute clients. Committed to health promotion and fostering teamwork, enhancing patient outcomes through exceptional care and support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Homecare Nurse

Intensive Care At Home
Caroline Springs, VIC
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation
  • Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs
  • Administered different therapies and medication in line with physician orders and treatment plan
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acuity clients needing complex care, such as ventilator management via tracheostomy or BIPAP, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation.
  • Trained and supervised junior nursing staff in best practices.
  • Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all patients.
  • Developed personalized care plans based on patient assessments.

Neonatal Nurse

Middlemore Hospital
Papatoetoe, AUK
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Assessing, evaluating, and caring for neonate patients.
  • Administering medications and fluids to newborns and neonatal patients, as dictated by physician instructions on charts.
  • Used effective communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care.
  • Monitor patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Providing exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity, and other conditions.
  • Effectively communicate with family members to provide Ailey updates about patient care.
  • Educating families and answering questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment, as well as patient care instructions, as per the scope of practice.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in skill development workshops, such as CPAP, Draeger Ventilator, and Advanced Level 3 Skills Workshops.
  • Communicating with multidisciplinary team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications and treatments to critically ill newborns.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions continuously.

Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare
Auckland, AUK
03.2016 - 11.2018
  • Traveled to clients' homes to provide tracheostomy care and suctioning, gastrostomy care and tube feeding, along with routine care.
  • Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment of care.
  • Provided direct personal care to clients, including overnight shifts in clients’ homes, and providing support in day care centers.
  • Furthered skills by actively participating in employee training in subjects to improve the care provided.
  • Followed fluid nutrition plans to prepare and administer milk via bottle and through tube feeding.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.

Healthcare Assistant

Geneva Healthcare
Auckland, AUK
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Supported nursing staff in providing care for incontinent patients, promoting continence practices.
  • Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, eating, and drinking while reporting observed changes.
  • Observed and documented patient skin conditions, communicating findings to registered nurse.
  • Participated in cleaning and maintaining medical equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to maximize patient comfort in bed and chair.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing -

Manukau Institute of Technology
01.2014

Skills

  • Assessment techniques
  • Collaborative treatment planning
  • Patient care assessment
  • Time management abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Heartsaver first aid
  • Healthcare aide supervision
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Emergency response
  • Health promotion strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration

References

UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Homecare Nurse

Intensive Care At Home
02.2023 - 11.2024

Neonatal Nurse

Middlemore Hospital
07.2019 - 11.2022

Support Worker

Geneva Healthcare
03.2016 - 11.2018

Healthcare Assistant

Geneva Healthcare
02.2015 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Nursing -

Manukau Institute of Technology

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