Registered Nurse

Deshnee Pillay

PERSONAL DETAILS

Home Address * ******* ******

Scottburgh

Kwa Zulu Natal

South Africa

Work G J Crookes Hospital

Scottburgh, KwaZulu Natal

South Africa

Telephone +27-087****** (Mob), (039) 62581 (Home)

Email *********@*****.***

Date of Birth 18th September 1976

Gender Female

Marital Status Married

Nationality South African

Religion Christian

IELTS Score Over all band 8.5 (L-9.0, R-8.5, W-7.5, S-8.5)

Nursing /Midwifery South African Nursing Council

Registration Diploma in Nursing (General, psychiatric, community) and

Midwifery - 01.01.2000

Diploma in Nursing Education - 2008

Diploma in Nursing Administration - 2014

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

1994 : Matric Exemption from Roseville Secondary School, Umzinto,South Africa

2000 : Diploma in Nursing (General, psychiatric, community) and Midwifery from Naal

College of Nursing and the University of Natal at Addington Hospital, South Africa

2008: Advanced Diploma in Nursing Education at North West University, South Africa

2013 : Diploma in Nursing Administration from University of South Africa,n South Africa

2014 : Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science from University of South Africa, South Africa

2016 : Master of Arts in Nursing Science (currently studying) from University of South Africa

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

January 2007- May 2016 Nurse educator/Clinical facilitator (RN)

G J Crookes Hospital (294 beds)

Scottburgh, South Africa

Responsible for the clinical development of student nurses of the South African Nursing Council R683 progamme(Bridging from enrolled nurse to registered nurse). Performed clinical practica in surgical, medical, theatre, casualty, paediatrics and outpatient departments. Procedures taught and assessed included basic life support, stomatherapy, tracheostomy, administration and control of medications including schedule drugs, wound management, ECG, immunisations, suturing, scrubbing for theatre, nebulisations, biopsy preparation, postural drainage, respiratory assessments, unit management procedures, catheterization, nasogastric tube insertion, thoracentesis and use of underwater seal drainage systems. Also responsible for continuing education for trained nurses. Nursing care and nursing procedures on various conditions such as cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal and mental health taught.

Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas

Exercise control over learners

Implement assessment strategies to determine learner competencies

Continuing education for trained nurses

April 2000 - December 2006 Registered Nurse

G J Crookes Hospital (294 beds)

Scottburgh, South Africa

Worked in 44 bedded Medical and surgical unit. Conditions encountered includes cerebrovascular accident, HIV, AIDS, TB, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, drowning, poisoning, post thoracic and abdominal surgeries, diabetic ketoacidosis, myocardial infarction, meningitis, mental health disorders etc.

Effective management and monitoring of critically ill patients.

Efficient in management of HIV and HIV related diseases

Skilled in resuscitation of patients

Competent in extubation, insertion of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways.

Competent in medication administration (oral, intravenous, inhalation and subcutaneous)

Efficient in applying skin traction for immobilsation

Skilled in phlebotomy practices including PCR and collection of blood specimens

Competent in managing patients with psychotic episodes including restraint and descalation

SUMMARY OF SPECIALIST SKILLS:

Competent in assessment of patient through observation and recording.

Is a certified Basic life support instructor

Experienced in clinical teaching and mentoring of junior staff

Able to conduct workshops on clinical training

Holds a certificate in HIV counselling and testing

CONTINUING EDUCATION

In-service educational sessions include:

Basic Life Support course

Emergency triage, assessment and treatment of children’

Integrated management of acute malnutrition

Pressure ulcers : Prevention and management

Burns management

Use of human insulin and diabetes mellitus

Polymerase chain reaction

Clinical guidelines : Blood transfusion

Quality phlebotomy practices

Feeds and fluids for sick neonates

Disease surveillance and expanded program of immunisation

AWARDS

Awarded the Durban Mayors Silver award for best academic performance 1996-1999

Achieved Cum laude pass in Nursing education and B cur degree in Nursing

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

Hardworking and dedicated

Caring and committed

Flexible and resourceful.

Loyal and punctual.

Respectful and honest

REFERENCES

1.Mrs SP Nyawo

Chief executive officer, G J Crookes Hospital, KZN, South Africa

Tel : 039-*******, Email : *********.*****@*********.***.**

2.Mrs LM Reddy

District Clinical specialist, Ugu district, Kwa Zulu Natal

Tel : 084******* / 081*******

Email : *****.*****@*********.***.**

3. Ms BM Madonsela

Human Resource Manager, G J Crookes Hospital, KZN, South Africa

Tel: 039*******

Email : *****.*********@*********.***.**

This curriculum vitae is true and correct as at 29 May 2016

DESHNEE PILLAY

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