Bongeka Makanda

Delivers specialised nursing care to critically ill and post-operative patients in accordance with SANC regulations and hospital policies. Performs comprehensive patient assessments, administers medication, operates advanced medical equipment, and maintains accurate electronic patient documentation using CareOn.

Provided professional nursing care across ICU and High Care units, managing critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring. Assisted physicians during specialised bedside procedures and responded rapidly to medical emergencies and resuscitation events.

Administered COVID-19 vaccinations in accordance with national clinical guidelines. Conducted patient screening and post-vaccination monitoring, managed adverse reactions, and maintained accurate vaccination records.

Delivered advanced nursing care to critically ill surgical patients, including management of mechanically ventilated patients. Assisted during emergency procedures and resuscitation, and collaborated with surgeons, intensivists, and allied healthcare professionals.

Provided professional nursing services across ICU, High Care, and Medical/Surgical wards. Adapted quickly to different hospital environments while maintaining quality patient care and assisting multidisciplinary teams.

Delivered specialised nursing care to renal patients, monitoring response during dialysis treatments. Educated patients on treatment compliance and disease management.

Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients, including management of ventilated and haemodynamically unstable patients. Assisted with intubations, central line insertions, and emergency procedures, and supervised Enrolled Nurses.

Monitored patients during immediate post-operative recovery, performing comprehensive assessments and managing airway support and pain management. Prepared patients for discharge and assisted anaesthetists and surgeons during peri-operative care.

Diploma in General Nursing from Netcare Education.

Matric from Makaula Secondary School.