Brenda Janse van Vuuren
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse specialising in Neonatal Nursing Care, with over 20 years of hands-on experience and a Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.
I will bring with me my knowledge and skills in neonatal nursing care, eagerness to learn and proven ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of care for vulnerable patients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney, Australia
05.2006 - Current
- Company overview: Established 911-bed tertiary hospital with level 3 neonatal intensive care unit.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care covering assessment through to evaluation for infants in special care, high dependency and intensive care
- Ensure safe administration of prescribed medications and monitoring patient response
- Support evidence-based care practices by participating in unit research.
- Manage specialised equipment, such as incubators, cardiac monitors, respiratory support systems and cooling devices to deliver tailored care to infants
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualised care plans resulting in improved patient outcomes
- Implement infection control practices to reduce infections and maintain patient safety
- Provide education support to parents, ensuring their involvement in care and decision-making process
- Guide junior staff in clinical practices, including student nurses and midwives.
- Maintain accurate manual and electronic records (eRIC)
Registered Nurse (senior Staff Nurse – E Grade) – Special Care Baby Unit
Worthing and Southlands hospitals NHS Trust
Worthing, UK
11.2001 - 02.2006
- Company overview: 660-bed hospital with a 12-bed special care baby unit, supporting infants born at 31 weeks gestation and above.
- Provided specialised care for infants needing short-term ventilation, CPAP, and phototherapy.
- Managed a defined caseload of babies on a daily basis, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care
- Directed team by managing shift responsibilities as needed.
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Femina clinic
Pretoria, South Africa
12.1998 - 10.2001
- Company overview: Specialised healthcare facility for women, offering a dedicated 20-bed NICU
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for infants born at 26 weeks gestation and above
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Registered Midwife – Maternity Ward
Pretoria-West hospital
Pretoria, South Africa
01.1998 - 11.1998
- Company Overview: 360-bed district hospital with 30 bed midwife led unit
- Rotated between delivery suite, postnatal ward and the special care baby unit
Education
Graduate certificate - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
The College of Nursing
Sydney, Australia01.2011
Post Graduate certificate - Neonatal nursing Science
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 11.2000
Diploma - Nursing Science and Midwifery
S.G. Lourens Nursing College
Pretoria, South Africa12.1997
Skills
- Patient advocacy and support
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Intravenous therapy and medication administration
- Developmental care practice
- Respect
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
Nationality: South African/ Australian citizen
Referees
- Lyndy Dixon
- Sarah Kenny
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
05.2006 - Current
Registered Nurse (senior Staff Nurse – E Grade) – Special Care Baby Unit
Worthing and Southlands hospitals NHS Trust
11.2001 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Femina clinic
12.1998 - 10.2001
Registered Midwife – Maternity Ward
Pretoria-West hospital
01.1998 - 11.1998
Graduate certificate - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
The College of Nursing
Post Graduate certificate - Neonatal nursing Science
University of Pretoria
Diploma - Nursing Science and Midwifery
S.G. Lourens Nursing College