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Ncikazi Mestile

Spring,TX

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing practices and procedures. Known for delivering compassionate care to patients and their families, fostering trust and comfort during their time of need. Skilled in building meaningful relationships with patients and providing unwavering support throughout their stay.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elder Companion -Part Time

Frye Family
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Improved mobility for clients by providing transportation assistance to appointments or recreational events, ensuring safe and comfortable travel experiences.
  • Upheld client privacy by maintaining confidentiality of personal information while adhering to HIPAA regulations within the elder care industry.
  • Supported physical wellness by assisting with exercise routines or taking walks together in the neighborhood.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating patience, respect, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by exhibiting an upbeat demeanor, sharing stories or jokes, and providing companionship that reduced feelings of isolation for elderly clients.
  • Empowered seniors to maintain their independence by offering guidance and support for decision-making regarding daily routines or healthcare choices.

Elder Caregiver _Part Time

Accessible Health
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.

Elderly Caregiver

Senior Helpers Guppy Again
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

NURSING, REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Blaawberg Netcare Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies requiring specialized medical attention.
  • Provided emotional support to expectant families during labor and delivery.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure levels throughout pregnancy stages.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals on interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans.
  • Assessed patient needs and provided appropriate nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions regarding patient care plans.
  • Utilized computer systems to document patient information according to established protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met the unique needs of each patient.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
  • Provided comprehensive care for pregnant women, including antenatal and postnatal visits, labor and delivery assistance, family planning advice, and health education.
  • Conducted prenatal exams, monitored fetal growth, identified risk factors, and counseled clients on nutrition and lifestyle choices.
  • Responded promptly to obstetrical emergencies by providing life-saving measures when necessary.

REGISTERED NURSE/COVID VACCINATOR

Nu Health&Wellness
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
  • Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution.
  • Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process.
  • Taught patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
  • Educated clients about the vaccines effects and side effects.
  • Obtained informed consents from clients after thorough explanation and education.
  • Administration of vaccines as per Infection Control protocol.

REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Life Fourways Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in midwifery practices through continuing education courses.
  • Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress.
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies requiring specialized medical attention.
  • Assessed patient needs and provided appropriate nursing care in accordance with professional standards.
  • Taught classes on topics such as infant CPR, nutrition during pregnancy, childbirth preparation.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to childbirth procedures and protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to expectant families during labor and delivery.
  • Developed relationships with patients to ensure their comfort through the birthing process.

REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Genesis Maternity Clinic
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in midwifery practices through continuing education courses.
  • Provided comprehensive care for pregnant women, including antenatal and postnatal visits, labor and delivery assistance, family planning advice, and health education.
  • Identified high-risk pregnancies requiring specialized medical attention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions regarding patient care plans.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or completing insurance forms.

CHARGE MIDWIFE

Tawam Hospital
02.2007 - 11.2018
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times.
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
  • Teamleading in different shifts.
  • Triaging of various stages of labor.
  • Independently delivering of patients in labour.
  • Maternity co-ordinator in Obstetric unit.
  • Educator for physicians and nurses in Obstetric Emergencies.

Education

MBA - International Management

Swiss Business School
United Arab Emirates
08.2018

B.A.CURR DEGREE - NURSING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

UNISA
05.1999

DIPLOMA - MIDWIFERY

St. Monica's Maternity Hospital
Cape Town, SA
01.1989

DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING

Cecilia Makiwane Hospital
East London, Eastern Cape
09.1987

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Medications/Vaccines
  • Emergency Response
  • Antenatal & Postnatal Care
  • Caregiver/Seniors
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Maternal health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Pain management strategies

Certification

  • Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Expiry May 2026
  • Adult Primary Care no expiry
  • Nurse Initiation and Management of ARV Therapy no expiry
  • Basic Life Support Expiry Feb 2026
  • Caregiver certified

Timeline

Elder Companion -Part Time

Frye Family
01.2024 - 08.2024

Elder Caregiver _Part Time

Accessible Health
12.2023 - 08.2024

Elderly Caregiver

Senior Helpers Guppy Again
11.2023 - 08.2024

NURSING, REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Blaawberg Netcare Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023

REGISTERED NURSE/COVID VACCINATOR

Nu Health&Wellness
05.2021 - 10.2021

REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Life Fourways Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2021

REGISTERED NURSE/MIDWIFE

Genesis Maternity Clinic
01.2019 - 07.2019

CHARGE MIDWIFE

Tawam Hospital
02.2007 - 11.2018

B.A.CURR DEGREE - NURSING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING

UNISA

DIPLOMA - MIDWIFERY

St. Monica's Maternity Hospital

DIPLOMA - GENERAL NURSING

Cecilia Makiwane Hospital

MBA - International Management

Swiss Business School

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