Ronell Sandra Rohlandt
Lower Chittering,WA
Summary
Registered nurse with 11 years of experience in neonatal intensive care and geriatric care across South Africa and New Zealand. Expertise in managing care for premature and critically ill neonates, as well as providing support for older adults in residential settings. Strong communication and teamwork skills, particularly in crisis management. Dedicated to enhancing patient quality of life and dignity in collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Arvida Lauriston Park
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Provided holistic end of life care, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
- Facilitated subcutaneous line placements to enhance patient care and treatment efficacy.
- Educated fellow RNs on male catheter insertion techniques, enhancing procedural competence.
- Medication administration, wound dressing, syringe driver setup
- Updated care plans and coordinated with families to ensure comprehensive patient support.
- Performed transradial occlusion catheterization in a sterile environment.
- Continence assessment
- Admitting and referring patients
Registered Nurse
Metlifecare
07.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed medication administration, documented clinical observations, reported incidents, and conducted audits to ensure compliance with healthcare standards
- Inserted subcutaneous lines to facilitate medication administration.
- Applied wound dressings and configured syringe drivers.
- Educated RN colleagues on male catheter insertion techniques to enhance patient care quality
- Updated care plans and coordinated with families to ensure comprehensive patient support
- Holistic end of life care
- Admitting and referring patients
- TROC
- Continence assessment
Registered Nurse
Grey's Hospital
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Ventilator support, infusion preparation, neonatal resuscitation
- Supported mothers with lactation education to enhance breastfeeding success
- Functioned as Health and Safety representative for NICU ward, monitored adherence to safety protocols
- Provided phototherapy to newborns to reduce bilirubin levels and promote healthier outcomes
- Insertion and removal of nasal gastric tubes
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and comfort
- Assisting Doctors with total blood exchange
- Assisting with PIC lines and central venous lines
- Administration of IV medication
Registered Nurse
Grey's Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed care for high-risk obstetric patients to ensure safety and well-being
- Administered emergency medications and assisted with deliveries
- Prepared patients for emergency cesarean section to facilitate timely interventions
- Evaluated infant health using APGAR scoring system following delivery
- Administered medication to neonates
- Supported mothers with lactation to promote infant health and bonding
- Accessing mothers' Mental Health
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Healthcare
University of Zululand
Kwa-Dlangezwa05-2015
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Zululand
Kwa-Dlangezwa, South AfricaSkills
- Patient assessment and counseling
- Medication distribution
- Wound care and management
- Catheter placement and care
- Ventilator operation
- Pain management strategies
- Clinical documentation
- Pump management
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Geriatric nursing care
- Emotional and family support
- Problem solving skills
- Nursing procedures expertise
- Care coordination
- Patient education and advocacy
- Palliative care expertise
- Acute care proficiency
- Licensed RN status
- At-risk patient care strategies
- Maintaining patient privacy
- Vital signs assessment
- Seizure management techniques
- Feeding assistance for patients
- Newborn education programs
- Afrikaans language fluency
- Direct and indirect patient care
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
References
- Kaitlyn Rattenbury, Arvida Lauriston Park, Clinical Manager, +64212410585, Kaitlyn.rattenbury@arvida.co.nz
- Carey Fletcher, Metlifecare, Village Care Manager, +64212020403
- Dr. Kelly Stretch, Grey's Hospital, Paediatrician, +27835374845, kellystretch4@gmail.com
Citizen
New Zealand
Languages
Afrikaans
Professional
Affiliations
Volunteer as a Ambulance assistant for KZN Private South-Africa
Certification
Valid Australian Driver's license class C & R
Custom Section 1
- Cultural competence
- Adherence to professional standards
- Advocacy for patients
- Team player
- Therapeutic listening skills
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Arvida Lauriston Park
07.2023 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse
Metlifecare
07.2019 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse
Grey's Hospital
10.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Grey's Hospital
02.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Nursing - Healthcare
University of Zululand
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Zululand