Management Registered Nurse
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: ZHAVANDRE VAN DER MERWE
Address: 37th street Al Rawda, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966*********
Email: ***********@*****.***
Skype: zhavandre.van.der.merwe
Date of Birth: 15 April 1988
A dedicated nurse with specialty in advanced wound care. I have developed very strong wound and infection evaluation and control experience as well as excellent patient and personnel management skills during my current role. I am a reliable and professional healthcare provider with the ability to manage crisis and emergency situations and deliver on doctors’ orders and expectations.
September 2017 - 2020 - MSc Wound Management and Tissue Repair Course, Cardiff University, Wales U.K
Student Number: 1677461
Work Experience
July 2016 - Current - Security Forces Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Wound management Specialist and coordinator
Recruited to implement and direct Wound management in Military Hospital to the ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia. Duties includes:
● Propose and Establish wound management unit in Hospital facility to patients both in and out of Hospital.
● Revise and and create Policies, Procedures and Protocols applicable to Holistic wound management
● Educate Staff on holistic wound management
● Initiate and Conduct Wound management courses to medical, Surgical and Nursing Personnel
● Propose and Coordinate Wound management committee in Hospital
● Manage in Hospital patients presenting with various wound Types
● Manage out of hospital patients presenting with complicated and hard to heal wounds
● function independently within the a multi disciplinary team
● implement and evaluate wound management care plan 1
● diagnose and manage various wound types
● utilizing advanced wound management products and devices as per patient need
● set clear standards and guidelines by means of implementing best practice guidelines into clinical practice.
● Remaining up to date by means of continuous professional development March 2015 – March 2016 – International Certificate as Integrated Advanced Wound Care Specialist (IIWCC 2015–2016)
University of Toronto and University of Stellenbosch South Africa September 2013 - May 2016 - 4Wounds Wound Care Practice Pty(Ltd) - Owner Practicing as advanced wound care specialist in Independent Private Practice. Duties and responsibilities include:
● International Gold Standard treatment skills involving major complicated wounds, lymphedema, diabetic ulcers, arterial and venous ulcers, infected wounds, Vac therapy, negative pressure wound care therapy, infection and post-operative wound sites
● Integration skills in multidisciplinary team and Advanced Wound care Skills & Abilities
● Planning and Execution of Duties and Obligations
● Achieving Goal and Deadlines
● Delivery of a High Quality and Professional Service/Care to my Patients/Colleagues
● To Enrich myself through Opportunities and Further Education
● Advanced Wound Care Specialist in Private Practice
(4 Wounds) Open abdomen, Diabetics Ulcers, Burn wounds, Lacerations/Skin tears, Diabetic foot, Venous Ulcers. Compression Systems, Pre and Post Operative Wounds, Spider Bites, Peritoneal abscess and Necrotizing Fasciitis Management and Leadership
● Labor hours, off duty or shift scheduling according to hospital policy
● Stock control – ensure all stock is charted on charge sheet. Ensure all credits are done as soon as treatment change or discharge
● Quality implementation. Ensure all Policies and Procedures are read and signed 2
● Shift Leader – taking responsibility and accountability for all actions according to Scope of Practice of SANC.
● Delegation of duties/tasks to subordinates according to Scope of Practice
● Ensuring all nursing activities are performed and executed according to standard
● Giving support and help to subordinates if needed Patient Centered Care
● Identification of specific patient needs and execution of full physical examination
● Planning and implementation of patient specific nursing care
● Evaluation and monitoring of patient progress and reaction to implemented nursing care
● Writing of reports and all applicable documentation Communication
● Doctor satisfaction – ensure doctors are satisfied with nursing care and orders are executed
● Feedback – report all feedback to Nursing Unit Manager or Medical Practitioner
● Obtaining consent for medical treatment and management, explaining all procedures to patient and family regarding patient care and treatment plan 2009 - 2014 Zuid Afrikaans Private Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa Completed studies as a registered nurse working night shifts in Medical, Surgical and Orthopedic wards
● Patient Management – Identification of needs, planning, evaluation and implementation of specific patient care.
● Personnel Management – providing enough staff according to demand of ward,duty scheduling, conflict management, job satisfaction, communication
● Quality Assurance
● Stock Control
● Medication Administration (including intravenous therapy)
● Infection control and wound management
● Doctors rounds and execution of orders
● Interaction with multi-disciplinary teams
● Management of Emergency situations
● Grievance management and communication
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Further Education:
January 2014 Certificate as Advanced Wound Care Specialist University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
● Management of infected wounds
● Management of complicated wounds
● Pressure ulcer management and prevention
● Diabetic wound care management
● Holistic wound care management
● Management of Burn Wounds, Traumatic Wounds and Fungating Wounds January 2013 Diploma as Registered Nurse R2598
Net Care Education Training Academy – South Africa Pretoria
● General Nursing
● Advanced Wound Care
● Nursing Experience: Theatre, High Dependency Unit, Orthopedic, Surgical, Medical, Pediatrics, Day Ward, Trauma Unit
2007-2009
Nursing Student Bayview Private Hospital, Mosselbay, South Africa
● Nursing under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse or Registered Medical Practitioner
● Rotation through al units – medical, surgical, orthopedic, theatre, high dependency care, ICU, trauma, maternity
● Completion of competence practical exams in each of the rotating units and final practical exam annually
● Completion of written examination at South African Nursing Council regarding anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and management
Continuing Professional Development
2014 Zuid Afrikaans Private Hospital
● Holistic Wound Care Management (CPD Certificate) 4
● Basic Life Support
References Available on request
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