Dalin Ngcobo
Durban South Africa
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with nine years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Med surg, Critical Care and Emergency specialty. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
- Patient Care: Performs basic triage, verification of patient details, recording medical history, allergies, and purpose of visit
- Assists the medical team in basic patient care, including but not limited to: Taking specimens such as blood, urine and nasal samples including for COVID-19 and Influenza Processing point-of-care (POC) tests, and operating point of care laboratory equipment Phlebotomy Urinalysis Wound dressings Assisting with moving patients, personal hygiene tasks and activities of daily living such as bathing and feeding Patient education including medication and use of mobility devices Medical Administration: Effectively supports medical team with administrative tasks
- Maintains accurate, complete, and timely records including use of online sites and electronic health record systems
- Assists with reviews of pre-boarding health declarations, crew medical fitness certificates (including during terminal operations)
- Orders/restocks office consumable supplies, including stationery, in a timely manner
- Accesses and accurately enters patient information into electronic health records, as directed by medical staff
- Scheduling and coordination of health screening, vaccination programs, and COVID-19 testing Participates in clinical and administrative support requirements of Contact Tracing in coordination with the medical staff and public health officer
- Customer Satisfaction: Greets patients in a responsive, friendly, and caring manner
- Registers patients and obtains patient information and billing authorization
- Schedules appointments and health visits for crew and guests
- Provides telephone support and refers messages accurately and in a timely manner as needed
- Facilitates the selling of over-the-counter medications
- Immediately responds to complaints and customer service issues, and reports these to their Supervisor
- If needed and if proficient, provides translation services during medical interactions
- Financial Management: Assists with processing patient bills, as directed by medical staff and per Medical Center policy
- Safety and Compliance: Assists with record keeping during Medical Response Team, Communicable Diseases, or mass-casualty incidents
- Effectively participates in Emergency Response Center activities during Emergency Response Organization situations
- Adheres to Medical Center Infection Prevention and Control measures.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries and thoracic trauma.
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
GROOTESCHUUR Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Monitor progress of patients, Managing CVP Lines and A- Lines, Nursing ventilated patients, Managing wounds and drains, Infection control And prevention, administration of medications, Giving feedback to the doctors, Rendering total Nursing care, Handling of Schedule drugs, Ordering of medications from pharmacy, Insertion of Urinary Catheters, cannulation, Pre And post operative care, Handling of family members and visitors, Teaching and Training Of Nursing students, wound care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Registered nurse -Surgical ICU
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitor progress of patients, Managing CVP Lines and A- Lines Nursing ventilated patients Managing wounds and drains, Infection control and prevention
- Administration of Medications, attending Doctors rounds, Giving Feedback, Rendering total Nursing care, Managing of Schedule drugs, Ordering of medications from pharmacy, Insertion of Urinary catheters, cannulation, Teaching and training of Nursing students, Pre and Post Operative care, Maintaining Costs and budget
- Wound care
- Assisting Doctors to perform minor surgical procedures in the ward
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Life Healthcare Kingsbury Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Direct and indirect supervision of staff, Establishing care plan, Doctors rounds, giving feedback to the doctors, updating family Members with regards to progress, Hand over, Orientation of new staff and students, Inservice Trainings, administration of medications, Ordering and managing of schedule drugs, Staffing, Wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Enrolled Nurse at General Surgical Ward
Life Healthcare Kingsbury Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Administration of medications, Attending Doctor’s rounds, Rendering total nursing care, Health Education, Establishing care plans, Patient assessments, Reporting to Shift leader, Giving feedback to the Doctors, Handover shift.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
University Of Stellenbosch
Western Cape12-2017
Diploma in Nursing Science - Nursing
Life College of Learning
Capetown, Western Cape 05-2013
High School Diploma -
Clairwood High School
Clairwood, Durban12-1997
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Emergency triage
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Medication Administration
- Airway Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Ventilation support
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Health Education
- Patient Education
WORK ETHICS
- Hard worker
- Calm Under pressure
- Willingness to learn.
- Work well with Team members.
- Flexible at any given task
- Always goes the extra mile.
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Listening to music
- Watching movies
Certification
Registered Nurse- NCLEX passed- Illinois BON
- BLS/ACLS -AHA Expiry 2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
ZULU
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
GROOTESCHUUR Hospital
02.2020 - 12.2022
Registered nurse -Surgical ICU
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2019
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Life Healthcare Kingsbury Hospital
06.2015 - 01.2017
Enrolled Nurse at General Surgical Ward
Life Healthcare Kingsbury Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2013
Registered Nurse- NCLEX passed- Illinois BON
- BLS/ACLS -AHA Expiry 2026
Post Graduate Diploma - Nursing Midwifery
University Of Stellenbosch
Diploma in Nursing Science - Nursing
Life College of Learning
High School Diploma -
Clairwood High School
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