Catharina Swanepoel
Trangie,NSW
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trangie Multi Purpose Health Services
02.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
No Degree - Hospital Administration
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa10.1995
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Pretoria College of Nursing
Pretoria, South Africa11.1980
Skills
- Critical Care
- Supply Restocking
- Case Management
- Chart Updating
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Medical Assessment
- Unit Administration
- Wound Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Assessment
- High Level of Autonomy
- Patient Check-Ins
- Health Screening
- Coordinating Referrals
- Patient Relations
- Proper Catheter Insertion/Removal
- IV Setup
- Performing EKGs
- Feeding Assistance
- Wound Care Specialist
- Patient Assessments
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Care
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Trangie Multi Purpose Health Services
02.2002 - Current
No Degree - Hospital Administration
University of The Free State
No Degree - Nursing Practice
Pretoria College of Nursing
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