Sunshine A.
Mid-Level Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
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S A is a Professional Nurse with extensive experience in both clinical and occupational health settings within the South African healthcare sector. She currently serves as a Virtual PHC Nurse at Kaelo Health, Gauteng, where she focuses on remote patient management, telephonic nursing care, and electronic maintenance of medical records, encompassing areas like HIV/AIDS and maternity management. Previously, she held roles as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner at Incon Health Clinics, performing medical surveillance, pre-employment and exit medicals, occupational health risk assessment, chronic disease monitoring, and project management for health promotions. Her background includes acute care responsibilities at Gauteng Department of Health and Sunshine Hospital, such as triage, medication administration, and direct patient care in high-demand environments. S A is proficient in English and Isixhosa, with education in nursing, audiometry, spirometry, health information technology, and telehealth.
Experience
Virtual PHC Nurse
Kaelo Health · 2023 — PresentManage remote patient care in the inpatient setting, collaborating with providers and families to ensure effective communication and care facilitation. Conduct telephonic nursing, including history taking, planning, diagnosis, and treatment, while maintaining electronic medical records. Oversee HIV/AIDS disease management and maternity management, including case management for hospital admissions.Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Incon Health Clinics · 2020 — 2023Develop and implement medical surveillance programs, including health evaluations and pre-employment medical examinations in accordance with established protocols. Monitor and assess occupational health risks with intervention measures and referrals as needed, and conduct exit medical evaluations. Evaluate occupational hygiene surveys and recommend health control measures while maintaining compliance with health legislation.Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Incon Health Clinics · 2017 — 2020Provided nursing services across various clinics, focusing on total patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures. Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient patient management in high-pressure environments, while educating families on care practices.Professional Nurse
Gauteng Department Of Health · 2016 — 2020Delivered comprehensive nursing care, including history taking, physical examinations, and planning treatment as per guidelines. Managed patient medical records and executed scheduled immunizations. Responded to medical emergencies, ensuring adherence to departmental standards and regulations.Professional Nurse (Locum)
Sunshine Hospital · 2018 — 2019Conducted patient observations and assisted in administering treatments by closely working with physicians. Ensured essential care tasks were fulfilled, including monitoring vital signs and managing life support equipment. Provided support and guidance to other nurses and patients' families regarding care protocols.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Dispensing CourseSefako Makgatho Health Sciences University · 2021 — 2022
- Grade 12Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School
- Diploma in Nursing: General, Psychiatric and Community, MidwifeAnn Latsky Nursing College
- Associate of Science: Health Information TechnologyFoundation of Professional Development
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