TUMELO JOSEPH Resume

TUMELO JOSEPH

Medica and Surgical Unit

Male

38 y/o

Nurse

Live in South Africa

Nationality South Africa

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Skilled in developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and excellent customer service. Adept in medication and IV administration, patient assessments, and data management to improve patient care outcomes.

Work experience

Medica and Surgical Unit

Department of health

2009.07-Current

(16 years)

Total Beds: 126 Beds in Unit: 23 Nurse to patient ratio: 1:7 Hospital Website Link: https://www.medpages.info/sf/index.php?page=organisation&orgcode=58551 Responsibilities: · Provide nursing care for injuries, administer medications, conduct frequent medical examinations, and monitor heart rate and blood pressure. · Perform diagnostic tests, issue medication according to physician orders, operate medical equipment, draw blood, and admit/discharge patients. · Attend to emergency cases in casualty and assist in the outpatient department when necessary. District Information Officer, Department of Health May 2019 - May 2020 Responsibilities: · Monitored facility and non-facility data captured on various systems, including Primary Health Care, EMS, and correctional centers. · Compiled and analyzed data reports for district leadership and communicated discrepancies for intervention. · Conducted district data management meetings, facilitated audits, and ensured compliance with DHIS policy. · Competencies in Microsoft Office, DHIS, Tier.Net, HPRS, and data management systems. Program Coordinator, Right To Care July 2017 - April 2019 Responsibilities: · Supervised clinical staff and mentored teams in data quality and clinical care. · Improved facility HIV care processes and outcomes, collaborating with multidisciplinary staff. · Developed an electronic reporting tool for TB and HIV management, improving data tracking and clinical interventions. · Worked closely with facility managers and specialists to improve patient care in HIV and TB management. Officer, Right To Care February 2016 - June 2017 Responsibilities: · Provided clinical expertise and support for HIV/TB interventions, improving patient outcomes in sub-districts. · Assisted with the implementation of strategies to address advanced HIV care, TB, and mother-to-child transmission. Donor Care Officer, South African Blood Service January 2014 - January 2016 Responsibilities: · Performed phlebotomy, donor care, and medical assessments for blood donations. · Supervised the donor care process and ensured donor safety. Registered Nurse, Department of Health July 2009 - December 2013 Responsibilities: · Delivered direct services for minor ailments, chronic medication management, ART initiation (both adult and pediatric), and TB management. · Provided antenatal care and assisted in MDR-TB management. Overtime Work at Harmony Mines Emergency Unit Responsibilities: · Consulted with miners on minor ailments and chronic disease management. · Managed underground injuries and heat-related illnesses in the emergency unit.