Registered Nurse Medical

Elizabeth Mathe Shwababa

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SUMMARY

Over twenty years of extensive nursing experience and eight years of Clinical Nurse

Manager, with special concentration on direct patient care. Highly skilled with

performance driven culture, excellent assessment and evaluative capabilities in high-

stress situations. Areas of expertise include Skin care and Wound Management, Career

Pathways, Staff recruitment, teaching and coaching.

OBJECTIVE

Looking to secure a nursing position in a leading health care facility, where excellence

and Innovation is virtue, and in pursuit of an opportunity to further develop my current

skillset.

KEY SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Superior interpersonal and strong leadership skills

Time and Resource management

Attention to detail and demonstrated good judgment

Self-directed and effectively under pressure in a variety of setting

Masters Wound management techniques

Knowledge of clinical diseases and pathology

Strong culture orientation work at ease in a multicultural environment

Proficient in providing direction to ensure adequate level of staffing

Hands on experience in serving as a resource of all staff

Outstanding management skills in all aspects of patient care from admission to

discharge

Acute and long-term medical/surgical experience

Critical thinker and strong problem solver

Ability to lead a team

Microsoft Office proficiency

Outstanding communication skills Fluent in English and knowledge Arabic

ACHIEVEMENTS

Awarded a Plague of Appreciation by the HHCS Director, 11 October 2016

Letter of Appreciation by Nursing Education Coordinator, October 2016

Certificate of Appreciation by the Director of KSAFHNWR, October 2016

Attended Leadership and Management Course, KSAFH, Tabuk, 01 June 2016

Coordinated World Stop Pressure Ulcer day on 0203 December 2015

Awarded Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to successful Wound Care

Workshop September 2014

Speakership and Appreciation Certificate, Wound Management & Updates in

Geriatric Medicine Symposium, 0709 May 2014

Attended Wound Care Workshop, Chester, U.K, 28 April 01 May 2014

Implemented weekly HHCS in-service program since 2011

Promoted from RN1 to Head Nurse August 2011

Certificate of Appreciation for tremendous efforts to make Training & Education

Center Courses successful 2010/2011

Certificate of Appreciation for commitment to patient care and performance of

duty 2009

Appreciation Certificate for outstanding contribution in Nursing Diploma Program

during 2008/2009

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College Kimberley, RSA

I. Diploma in General Nursing 2001

II. Certificate of Enrolment 1992

Barolong High School - Mafikeng, RSA

I. Matric (Standard 10) Certificate 1988

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

South African Nursing Council (13561014) - 31/12/2017

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (11-R-N-0033280) - May 2017

Basic Life Support - April 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse 13/02/2017 date (MHR staff - Moonlighting)

Wound Care Clinic (Monday Friday) excluding public holidays

ICU (Saturdays and/or Sundays) including public holidays, Gariep Mediclinic Hospital,

Kimberley, South Africa

Caring for critical patients on mechanical ventilation and cardiac monitor

Take samples for laboratory investigations and interprets reports

Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and procedures

Take corrective action whenever information from cardiac monitor or ventilator

support shows abnormalities

Monitor catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning

Prepare, administer (oral, subcutaneous, Intravenous) medication and record

treatment and effect in accordance with the policy and procedure

Adhering to Infection Control Guidelines

Maintaining patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality

Head Nurse 01/07/2011 15/10/2016

Home Health Care Services, KSAFHNWR, Tabuk, KSA

Oversaw 8 teams of 48 multidisciplinary professionals for over 490 patients

Collaborated with clinical staff to promote point of care testing and patient-

centered care

Participated in teaching, coaching and mentoring staff, including medical and

nursing Interns from Tabuk University

Surveyed educational needs and designed developmental programs

Worked with team leaders and ensured appropriate staffing levels service

delivery

Participated in Senior Nursing Management Team and facilitated unit meetings

Proactively disseminated mandatory communication and addressed compliance

Participated in Quality Improvement & Patient Safety and JCI Accreditation

activities and actively supported the Quality Team in the delivery of key

performance indicators

Developed and implemented departmental and hospital-wide policies and

procedures

Managed inventory and supplies

Served as Skin & Wound Care specialist and clinical instructor

Acting Head Nurse 01/10/2008 30/06/2011

Male Medical, KSAFHNWR, Tabuk, KSA

Oversaw general nursing practices of 15 RNs and care provision

Conducted rounds and provided indirect patient care

Communicated with doctors and nurses for effective patient care delivery

Scheduled nurses to shifts and evaluated care effectiveness

Conducted staff supervision and created team environment

Documented clinical records and reviewed documentation by nursing staff

Ensured safe keeping and regular audits of Narcotics and Controlled Drugs

Managed inventory and resolved workplace issues

Ensured all equipment were ready for use

Implemented quality improvement processes

Registered Nurse 1 09/10/2007 30/09/2008

Male Medical Ward, KSAFHNWR Tabuk, KSA

Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in 26 bedded ward

Acted as team leader and took charge in the absence of the Head Nurse

Assessed patients' conditions, administered medications, maintained accurate

documentation and responded to medical emergencies

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to formulate, implement and

modify individual care plans

Contributed to departmental growth as active member of patient education and

preceptor duties

Promoted patient advocacy and environmental safety

Administered treatments and medication all routes

Performed skilled procedures including patient admissions, transfers and

discharges, urinary catheterization and nasogastric tube insertions, tracheostomy

and wound care

Registered Nurse 01/02/2007 30/09/2007

ICU, Kimberley Medi-Clinic Hospital, Kimberley, South Africa

Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in 12 bed ICU, 1:2 ratio

Cared for mechanically ventilated patients on cardiac monitors, CVP line and

Arterial lines, drawn ABG's and other laboratory investigations, interpreted and

reported results for proper medical management

Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care and collaborated

with other healthcare professionals to meet patients needs effectively

Assisted doctors in invasive performing procedures

Adhered to Infection Control Guidelines

Audited documentation of quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes

Maintained patient safety, care standards, and confidentiality

Registered Nurse 09/01/2006 08/01/2007

Female Medical Ward, KSAFHNWR, Tabuk, KSA

Registered Nurse 01/04/2003 30/12/2005

ICU & General Medical ward, Kimberley Medi-Clinic, Kimberley, RSA

Registered Nurse 01/04/2001 28/03/2003

General Medical Ward, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, RSA

Staff Nurse 01/02/1992 30/03/2001

General Medical Ward, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, RSA

REFERENCES

1. Dr Salem Khalil Al Dahi - Director of HHCS, KSAFHNWR, Tabuk, KSA

+966******** ext. 82240 +966********* acz788@r.postjobfree.com

2. Mr Elijah Msibi - Acting Director of Nursing, KSAFHNWR, KSA

+966******** ext. 85004/5 +966********* acz788@r.postjobfree.com

3. Ms Sarah Ruwayi Al Atawi - (A) Coordinator of Nursing Education, KSAFHNWR,

Tabuk, KSA

+966********, ext. 85997 +966********* acz788@r.postjobfree.com

4. Dr May Ibrahim - Plastic Surgeon and Wound Care Team Advisor

+966********, ext. 85762 +966********* acz788@r.postjobfree.com

5. Sr Maggie Van Rooyen Unit Manager ICU Gariep Mediclinic, Kimberley

+275********, ext. 0588 +278********

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