Patricia Kedibone Matlala
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
Ambitious Registered Midwife delivering high standards of patient care in dynamic environments. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates Obstetric patient care, ensuring maternal and fetal wellbeing. Fosters strong relationships with colleagues and maintains flexibility and reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Midwife
KAMAH ACC(FCM/PSMMC)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - Current
- Provide specialised care to women during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum
- Provide midwifery and nursing care for high-risk pregnancies
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated obstetric patient care.
- Monitor women in labour, during and after delivery
- Ensure that all changes in the patient’s condition, abnormalities or pain are reported immediately to the Team Leader and Doctor
- Perform Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
- Prepare patient for Emergency Cesarean Section
- Attend Cesarean Section to ensure newborn safety and render immediate newborn care
- Collaborate with different healthcare members during emergencies
- Streamlined admission processes by assessing patient complaints and needs.
- Receive patient for admission. Do complete Obstetrical assessment and documentation
- Monitored maternal and fetal wellbeing; applied fetal scalp electrode when required.
- Ensure comfort and safety for women in labour to facilitate a positive birth experience.
- Maintain high standards of care for all pregnant mothers
- Administer medications only with a doctor’s order
- Assemble and obtain required equipment, consumables and instruments and assist Doctor with a variety of approved specialised procedure
- Carries out Doctor’s order promptly, accurately, and intelligently
- Provided immediate care for newborns.
- Ensured proper identification for patients and newborns to maintain safety and accountability.
Registered Midwife
Tshwane District Health Services
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted antenatal assessments, including monitoring foetal heart rates and maternal health, to support pregnancy well-being.
- Provided holistic support throughout pregnancy and childbirth, working collaboratively with healthcare team to optimise patient care.
- Guided families through the birthing process, providing emotional support and practical assistance.
- Advocate for excellence in patient care
- Maintain the safety and the wellbeing of the patients and their families
- Resolved patient complaints promptly, enhancing patient satisfaction and trust.
- Proper documentation of all Nursing care given to the patient.
- Recorded detailed patient records, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Ensure proper handling of vaccines and maintenance of cold chain
- Equipped patient with information to provide education on nutrition, childcare and family planning.
- Provided practical advice to new mothers to nurture and care for newborns.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines and protocols to maintain high standards of practice.
- Refer to another hospital if urgent need
- Planned, delivered and evaluated midwifery services to current care standards.
Registered Midwife
Jubilee District Hospital
Hammanskraal, South Africa
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
- Implemented emergency interventions during labour and delivery, effectively managing complications.
- Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
- Monitored pregnant women daily to identify and address potential health issues promptly.
- Recognise any early signs of abnormalities of the mother and the foetus
- Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
- Render immediate care for the newborn
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders.
- Checked for patient abnormalities according to guidelines, ensuring immediate action on any concerns.
- Referred patients to tertiary hospitals for urgent needs or to high-risk clinics for specialised care.
- Proper documentation of all Nursing care given to the patient
- Maintain all the necessary records and ensure effective communication between patients and colleagues
- Maintain the safety and the wellbeing of the patients and their families
- Advocate for excellence in patient care
- Resolved patient complaints efficiently, reinforcing trust and maintaining high service quality.
Registered Midwife/ Professional Nurse
Kalafong Tertiary Hospital
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
- Implemented emergency interventions during labour and delivery, effectively managing complications.
- Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
- Recognised early signs of abnormalities in mother and fetus, facilitating timely interventions.
- Monitored patients for abnormalities during examinations, adhering to clinical guidelines.
- Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
- Render immediate care for the newborn
- Maintained accurate medical records, documenting patient care and progress.
- Proper documentation of all Nursing care given to the patient
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders.
- Promoted high standards of patient care within the healthcare team.
- Maintain all the necessary records and ensure effective communication between patients and colleagues
- Maintain the safety and the wellbeing of the patients and their families
- Resolved patient concerns to uphold trust and enhance communication within the care team.
- Resolved patient concerns to uphold trust and enhance communication within the care team..
Registered Midwife
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
- Daily monitoring of pregnant women
- Ensured early detection of potential health issues through regular checks- adhere to guidelines
- Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
- Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
- Provided prompt medical attention to newborns immediately after delivery
- Maintained accurate medical records to ensure continuity of care and track patient progress.
- Documented all nursing care to support effective treatment and improve patient outcomes.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders.
- Promoted high standards of patient care, collaborating with healthcare team to enhance service delivery.
- Maintain the safety and the wellbeing of the patients and their families
- Maintain all the necessary records and ensure effective communication between patients and colleagues
- Addressed patient complaints promptly to enhance satisfaction
Registered Midwife
Tshwane District Hospital
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Delivered babies using a range of techniques, ensuring safety and comfort for both mother and child.
- Implemented emergency interventions during labour and delivery, effectively managing complications.
- Assessed and managed pain during labour, utilising a range of pain relief methods to enhance patient comfort.
- Examined pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure of patients to measure vital signs and detect abnormalities.
- Monitored condition of patients and fetuses during pregnancy and throughout labour through detailed checks and inspections.
- Developed individualised care plans for high-risk pregnancies, closely monitoring for signs of distress.
- Recognised complications and warning signs requiring further support from specialised professionals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to continuous improvement in maternity care.
- Supervised junior midwives and student midwives, providing mentorship and training.
- Conducted antenatal assessments, including monitoring fetal heart rates and maternal health, to support pregnancy well-being.
- Monitored health status of newborns, referring to neonatal specialists as necessary.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed by obstetricians to manage labour pain.
- Administered medications and injections as prescribed, adhering to strict medical protocols.
- Referred patients to obstetricians to take over complex pregnancies.
- Promoted public health by leading sessions on family planning and reproductive health.
- Taught new mothers how to conduct tasks, including nappy changing, soothing and feeding.
- Facilitated holistic support before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth, collaborating with a team of healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated compassion and care during labour process to establish smooth delivery.
- Provided postnatal care, including breastfeeding advice and emotional support, to new mothers during recovery.
- Offered postnatal care, including breastfeeding support and advice on newborn care.
- Advocated for patients' needs, providing emotional support and guidance throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
- Improved healthcare continuity by maintaining accurate, detailed medical records.
- Maintained accurate medical records, documenting patient care and progress.
- Managed the operation of delivery rooms, ensuring readiness for births.
- Reacted appropriately, efficiently and effectively during labour or birth emergencies.
- Assessed progress during pregnancy and childbirth at established intervals.
Nursing Assistant
Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital
Rustenburg, South Africa
03.2003 - 06.2009
- Provided high-quality patient care, including washing, dressing, and assisting with personal hygiene to maintain dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to enhance comfort and address essential care needs.
- Provided support to lift and assist patients, ensuring they could move safely and with dignity. to help with mobility problems.
- Executed turning and positioning adjustments to optimise patient comfort and reduce risk of pressure sores. of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
- Performed cleaning and dressing of wounds to ensure patient safety and facilitate recovery. to prevent infection spread and facilitate healing process.
- Observed symptoms to monitor unusual changes requiring medical attention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations for effective communication within healthcare team.
- Preserved patients' privacy, dignity and safety during work activities to maintain patient trust.
- Conducted regular checks on patients during night shifts to ensure safety and respond to needs promptly.
- Supported registered nurses with the preparation of patients for surgery, ensuring comfort and compliance with instructions.
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science - Nursing Education and Administration
University of South Africa
Pretoria01-2025
Diploma in nursing science - Registered Nurse/Midwife
SG Lourens Nursing College
Pretoria01-2014
Grade 12 - Matric
Nchaupe High School
Hammanskraal01-2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Emergency response
- Basic life support
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Holistic care
- Patient advocacy
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Effective communication
Personal Information
- Available: 1 month notice
- Ethnicity: African
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: None
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- POCT
- MMRU
- FMS
- Infection Control
Timeline
Staff Midwife
KAMAH ACC(FCM/PSMMC)
09.2023 - Current
Registered Midwife
Tshwane District Health Services
12.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Midwife
Jubilee District Hospital
08.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Midwife/ Professional Nurse
Kalafong Tertiary Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Midwife
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
11.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Midwife
Tshwane District Hospital
01.2014 - 11.2018
Nursing Assistant
Job Shimankane Tabane Hospital
03.2003 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science - Nursing Education and Administration
University of South Africa
Diploma in nursing science - Registered Nurse/Midwife
SG Lourens Nursing College
Grade 12 - Matric
Nchaupe High School