CURRICULUM VITAE

of

GLADNESS MAKHOSAZANA KHOZA

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Surname: : Khoza

Maiden Name : Kumalo

First Names: : Gladness Makosazana

Date of Birth: : 15.12.1970

SA Identity Number : 701**********

Saudi Iqama Number : 237-***-****

Gender : Female

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : South African

Home Language : IsiZulu

Other Languages : English,Afrikaans,Sotho,Xhosa,Swazi,Tswana

Drivers License : Code 08(B)

Criminal Record : None

Health Status : Good

CONTACT DETAILS:

Physical Address : 23 Palms Estate Compound

: Al Khozama Area

: Ar Riyadh, 11426

: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Postal Address : Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs

: PO Box 22490

: Riyadh, 11426

: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Contact Numbers : +966-*********

: +966-*********

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Name of School: : HB Nyathi Secondary School

: Daveyton

Highest Standard Passed : Grade 12 (Standard 10)

Subjects : Biology

: Mathematics

: Physical Science

: Biblical Studies

: IsiZulu

: English

: Afrikaans

Year : 1989

TERTIARY EDUCTION:

Name of Institution : University of Fort Hare

Qualification Obtained : Bcur Degree (Bachelor of Nursing)

Year : 1997

Name of Institution : University of Johannesburg

Qualification Obtained : Incomplete-Diploma in Critical Care

Year : 2008

Name of Institution : Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Qualification Obtained : Diploma in Nephrology Nursing

Year : 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Name of Company : National Guard Health Affairs

: King Abdullah Hemodialysis Project

: Center 1

Year : 25.10.2014 to date

Position : Clinical Nurse Coordinator

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Hand over report in the morning whereby important information regarding patients state of health and problems is communicated to all staff members.

Asessment of dialysis patients whereby they are checked for any signs of illhealth which needs physician's attention before hemodialysis treatment is started.

Taking patients weight and vital signs pre dialysis

Cannulation of patients with AV Fistulas and AV Grafts afeter asessing the access site as well as cleaning of catheter insertion site for those patients with Internal Jugular Permanent Catheters as their accesses for dialysis including asessing the site for any signs of infection, do on the spot patient education if any signs were observed, with the use of a native Arabic speaking Unit Assistant

Doing doctors rounds at the begining of the shift assesing any problems and patient needs, educating staff thereof

Giving of medications on hemodialysis

Taking of bloods for investigation on a monthly and bi monthly basis for some patients, recording the results on the system as well as educating patients on quality improvements as far as their results are concerned

Educating patients on access care, fluid restriction, taking of chronic medications as well as diet requirements

Staff education and mentoring

Ensuring infection control practices and maintanance of good standard of care

Staff and patients scheduling according to the nurse patient ratio which is 1:3 in our unit

Ensuring unit coverage at all times including functioning of dialysis machines and presence of back up machines at all times.

Name of Company : BBraun Avitum- Vryheid

Year : 2012 to 2014

Position : Unit Manager

Reason for Leaving : Better Opportunities Abroad

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Asessment of dialysis patients whereby they are checked for any signs of illhealth which needs physician's attention before hemodialysis treatment is started.

Taking patients weight and vital signs pre dialysis

Cannulation of patients with AV Fistulas and AV Grafts afeter asessing the access site as well as cleaning of catheter insertion site for those patients with Internal Jugular Permanent Catheters as their accesses for dialysis including asessing the site for any signs of infection, do on the spot patient education if any signs were observed, with the use of a native Arabic speaking Unit Assistant

Doing doctors rounds at the begining of the shift assesing any problems and patient needs, educating staff thereof

Giving of medications on hemodialysis

Taking of bloods for investigation on a monthly and bi monthly basis for some patients, recording the results on the system as well as educating patients on quality improvements as far as their results are concerned

Educating patients on access care, fluid restriction, taking of chronic medications as well as diet requirements

Staff education and mentoring

Ensuring infection control practices and maintanance of good standard of care

Staff and patients scheduling according to the nurse patient ratio which is 1:4 in the centre

Ensuring unit coverage at all times including functioning of dialysis machines and presence of back up machines at all times.

Attending unit managers meetings on a monthly basis whereby peer support is provided and problems and solutions are discussed as well as trouble shooting where required

Communicating with other stakeholders in maintaining quality of care

Staff discipline and reward as well as six monthly perfomance appraisals of all staff in the unit

Mentoring of staff including recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff in the unit.

Name of Company : National Renal Care

Year : 2008 to 2012

Position : Unit Manager

Reason for Leaving : To open a new unit in Vryheid

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Asessment of dialysis patients whereby they are checked for any signs of illhealth which needs physician's attention before hemodialysis treatment is started.

Taking patients weight and vital signs pre dialysis

Cannulation of patients with AV Fistulas and AV Grafts afeter asessing the access site as well as cleaning of catheter insertion site for those patients with Internal Jugular Permanent Catheters as their accesses for dialysis including asessing the site for any signs of infection, do on the spot patient education if any signs were observed, with the use of a native Arabic speaking Unit Assistant

Doing doctors rounds at the begining of the shift assesing any problems and patient needs, educating staff thereof

Giving of medications on hemodialysis

Taking of bloods for investigation on a monthly and bi monthly basis for some patients, recording the results on the system as well as educating patients on quality improvements as far as their results are concerned

Educating patients on access care, fluid restriction, taking of chronic medications as well as diet requirements

Staff education and mentoring

Ensuring infection control practices and maintanance of good standard of care

Staff and patients scheduling according to the nurse patient ratio which is 1:4 in the centre

Ensuring unit coverage at all times including functioning of dialysis machines and presence of back up machines at all times.

Attending unit managers meetings on a monthly basis whereby peer support is provided and problems and solutions are discussed as well as trouble shooting where required

Communicating with other stakeholders in maintaining quality of care

Staff discipline and reward as well as six monthly perfomance appraisals of all staff in the unit

Mentoring of staff including recruitment, hiring and orientation of new staff in the unit.

Name of Company : Nelspruit Mediclinic

Year : 2003 to 2008

Position : Registered Nurse in ICU-Shift Leader

Reason for Leaving : For professional Growth, Managerial position

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Taking of report about patients in the unit and requirements and needs

Assessment of patients as well as environment surrounding the patients bedside

Checking of crash cart every morning and evening

Attending to patients hygiene status and needs

Patient feeding and giving of medications as they are due according to the physicians prescription

Giving of medication, assisting physiotherapist when working with patients

Doing doctors rounds and following their orders

Preparing of patients pre and post operatively

Doing ECG's to patients every morning and when they have chest pains as well as pre operatively

Looking after ventilated patients as well as patients with Intra Aortic Baloon Pump

Removal of sheath

Assisting during emergency situations

Supervising staff during the shift, making sure that policies are followed and good healthcare standard is met as required

Reporting to the nurse manager and physician

Name of Company : Rob Ferreira Hospital

Year : 1997 to 2003

Position : Registered Nurse in Psychiatric Department

Reason for Leaving : To gain more experience.

DUTIES INCLUDED:

Counselling of staff and petients with depression and anxiety disorders

Looking afer mentally ill patients as well as victims of domestic violence

Prescribing of schedule 1 to 3 medications to patients as needed, being supprted by the Prescribing Sertificate as provided by the Department of Health after intensive training

Communicating with psychiatrist and the courts when patient certification is needed and arrangement is made for patient to be transferred to the Psychiatric hospita for treatment and management

Doing ward rounds to asess all patients with mental ilness admitted in the hospital, communicating with nursing staff,physicians as well as families as far as patients well being is concerned

Working as an out patient psychiatric nurse, asessing and issuing of medication to patients on a daily basis

Doing bloods for medication levels like Phenytoin for those patients diagnosed with Epilepsy ensuring total nursing care.

REFERENCES:

Contact Person : Ms Bree Powell

Position : Unit Manager- Hemodialysis Center 1

Contact Numer : +966-********* ext 206

Contact Person : Sr Ruth Faurie

Position : Unit Manager- Cardio Thorasic ICU

Contact Number : +271********

Contact Person : Mrs A Landman

Position : Deputy Dirrector of Nursing-Rob Ferreira Hospital

Contact Number : +271********

Contact Person : Mr Micah Dlamini

Position : Unit Manager- BBraun Avitum

Contact : +273********.

MOTIVATION:

I am a hard working individual who is reliable, patient and always willing to learn and grow professionally. During my employment to the above stated companies I have achieved a lot of skills, knowledge and experience including managerial, leadership, training and development of staff, coaching, staff recruitment and retention, patient support and education, dialysis and troubleshooting as well as communication with different stakeholders in healthcare. I have respect for human nature as well as different cultures. After my qualification as a professional nurse I have done several short courses for my professional development and growth.

I believe in value system including Perfomance Driven Values, which entails setting of objectives and giving regular performance feedback to staff, ensuring that the staff member knows the standards and expectations, promoting continuous improvement in quality health care and productivity. I also believe in Team Approach, promoting positive team behaviour, setting common goals, maintaining and promoting health, prevention of illness and alleviation of suffering. Keeping staff up to date with company policies and procedures. I promise to give positive input in the growth of the company.

Thank you.

GLADNESS KHOZA

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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