OTTILIA MTHIMKHULU
BROXBURN,East Lothian
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated, bringing strong communication and critical thinking skills to provide high-quality patient care in clinical settings. Adept in patient assessment and teamwork, ensuring seamless healthcare delivery. Committed to making meaningful impact in staff nursing role. Experienced Staff Nurse of 8 years, specialising in elderly care. Ensuring kind, safe and effective treatment of patients with multiple conditions, consistently working in line with NMC guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff nurse
NHS Lothian Staff Bank
Edinburgh, West Lothian
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured patient safety by implementing infection control protocols.
- Promoted health education amongst patients, improving their understanding of conditions and treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergencies to minimise health risks and managed 10 patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately, facilitating informed decision-making in treatment plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information following NHS guidelines on data protection laws.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs, fostering trust and respect within the healthcare environment.
- Trained new staff members, fostering supportive work environment.
- Managed high-stress situations efficiently, maintaining calm atmosphere within ward.
Staff nurse
Thistle nursing services
Livingston, West Lothian
01.2018 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care, between 10-20 patients.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Managed wound dressings, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Identified early warning signs of deteriorating health through vigilant monitoring.
- Handled emergency situations calmly leading to successful crisis resolution.
Staff nurse
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
02.2016 - Current
- Improved patient comfort by providing expert bedside care.
- Administered medication for pain management and symptom control.
- Increased patient understanding with clear explanation of medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Assisted doctors during examinations for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Updated patient records meticulously to ensure accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in General Nursing - General Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 01.2013 - 10.2015
Social work in Community care - Social work
Stoneridge College
01.2011 - 12.2012
Skills
- Team player
- Palliative Care
- Exceptional communicator
- Medication Administration
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Catheterisation, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding
- Diabetes management, Critical care nursing
- Oxygen therapy, Admission procedures
- Wound dressing, Catheter care and Patient education Infection prevention and control
- Care home nursing
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient-centred approach
- Clinical understanding
- Pre- and post-operation care
- Accident & Emergency (A&E) support
Affiliations
- Love travelling, enjoy shopping but hate carrying bags and fitting. Enjoy outdoor activities, reading. Physical activities
Languages
English
Ndebele
Shona
Timeline
Staff nurse
NHS Lothian Staff Bank
10.2022 - Current
Staff nurse
Thistle nursing services
01.2018 - Current
Staff nurse
NHS Lothian
02.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science in General Nursing - General Nursing
Edinburgh Napier University
01.2013 - 10.2015
Social work in Community care - Social work
Stoneridge College
01.2011 - 12.2012
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