Lusanda Vena

Years in Business: 

5+ years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on patient-centered care

I'm Passionate About: 

Delivering compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families, and empowering them to take control of their health

Special Skills I've Mastered:
   Primary care nursing
   Midwifery
   Critical care nursing
   Patient education and advocacy
   Wound care and management
   Medication administration and management
   Electronic medical records (EMRs) management
   Leadership and mentorship

PROFESSIONAL NURSE SINCE 2019 TO Present

Extensive experience in Primary Health Care across Gauteng Department of Health facilities (Mohlakeng CHC, Randgate Clinic, Ya Rona Clinic).

Skilled in HIV and TB management, including Nurse-Initiated and Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART).

Strong background in maternal and child health: antenatal, postnatal, immunisation, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission.

Competent in womans health services (family planning, pap smears).

Management of chronic illnesses

(diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, hypertension) and acute illness management.

Active involvement in community outreach programmes to improve public health awareness and access.

Private Practice Experience

Exposure to private health care systems, including patient consultations and continuity of care outside the public sector.

Familiarity with medical aid systems, ensuring accurate claims processing, patient benefit verification, and compliance with reimbursement protocols.

Skilled in navigating electronic medical records for patient documentation, clinical decision support, and maintaining confidentiality in line with legal and ethical standards 

Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing (R635) – Rahima Moosa Nursing College (2024).

Diploma in General, Psychiatric, Community Nursing and Midwifery (R425) – Annlatsky Nursing College (2015–2018).

Additional short courses: NIMART, Dispensing Practitioner’s Course, Sexual Reproductive Health.

Core Skills:

Leadership, teamwork, and mentoring.

Effective communication and facilitation.

Critical thinking and time management.

Multilingual: English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans, Setswana.