Joan Ackerman

Application for Registered nurse.

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

I have 20years nursing experience,involving medical,surgical,geriatric nursing,emergencu care, oncology,midwifery,psychiatry and community nursing care and I have gained valuable knowledge with regard to phlebotomy procedures,intravenous access in adults,wound care,pressure care.Counselling of patients is one of my strengths as I'm always empathetic to all my patients needs. ID6912100113083

Work Experience

Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Clicks Group Limited - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

November 2020 to Present

Primary health care nursing duties:

Administration of covid 19 vaccines,certified to do so by the Dept.of Health. Up to date BLS certified as well for the next 2 years. Well baby consultations and immunisations according to EPI Schedule. Family planning,pap smears.

Screening tests:

Blood pressure,glucose,total cholesterol,lipograms,PSA fingerprick tests,HB screening,medical aid wellness assessments eg.Discovery Vitality,Momentum Multiply etc. Urine tests.

Treatment of wounds or burns.

Minor ailment consultations.

Suture removal.

Administration of injections.

General health education

Registered Oncology Nurse

ADDINGTON HOSPITAL - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

March 2011 to July 2015

Duties and responsibilities:

*Holistic nursing care to all patients,including Oncology,Medical and Surgical patients.Including hygiene and pressure care of patients as well as safety and comfort of all patients.Ensure that the activities of daily living are met.

*Maintain safe environment.

*Ensure that the unit is managed effectively and efficiently according to nursing policies and procedures,as well as hospital policies and procedures.

*Emergency care of patients.

*Erection of intra-venous therapy of adults and children as per doctors prescriptions.

*Chemotherapy administration via intravenous lines as well as groshong line access.

*Medication administration and strict control thereof.

*Wound dressings done as prescribed.

*Infection control as per nursing policies and procedures.

*Effective control and management of all stock and equipment.

*Health education of patients and also their family members.

*Counselling of patients as necessary and showing patients empathy at all times.

*Allocation of junior nursing staff as well as supervision as necessary.

*Interaction with nursing staff and doctors to ensure adequate communication occurs in order to optimize all patients care and timeous recovery.

*Maintain adequate documentaction and records of nursing care rendered,medication that was administered orally and intravenously,as well as recording and reporting of any adverse reactions to chemotherapy.

Oncology Research Registered nurse

Westridge Medical Centre Durban - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal August 2007 to December 2008

Employed by Professor J.P.Jordaan to do the following: Assessment of oncology patients suitable to commence clinical trials as stipulated by various drug companies,as per the company's regulations,policies and procedures. Phlebotomy procedures for obtaining various bloods as per protocols. Obtaining intravenous access in order to administer chemotherapy as prescribed. Maintaining accurate data records of all chemotherapy and medication administered. Reporting and recording of any adverse reactions to chemotherapy and medication experienced by the patient to the Professor and the drug company.

Administration of nursing care as required and referrals as necessary. Booking appointments for medical procedures e.g.bone scans. Booking of follow up appointments.

Accurate recording of all patients care as well as keeping records of all communication with the various drug companies.

Registered Nurse

ADDINGTON HOSPITAL - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

July 1993 to June 2007

On completion of my Nursing Diploma in July 1993,I worked in the post natal ward,until March 1994.Administered nursing care to both mother and baby. In April 1994 I was allocated to work in the Oncology ward until December 1999. Thereafter I worked in the Oncology clinic from January 2000 until June 2007. Pupil Nursing assistant.

ADDINGTON HOSPITAL - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

February 1989 to June 1989

Employed at Addington Hospital Durban as Pupil Nursing Assistant. Worked in the Opthalmology and Vascular ward for 2months.Then placed to work in a Medical ward for 3months.

Commenced my 4yr Diploma in Nursing at Addington Hospital College Durban in July 1989. From July 1989 to July 1993,I attended lectures and gained valuable working experience as a student nurse.

During this period of studying I was placed in the following wards and areas for practical experience. Medical and Surgical wards.

Labour ward and Post natal ward.Including delivering of 15 babies,observations and nursing of pre Labour and Post Labour mothers and their babies.

Neonatal ICU.

Theatre department,including observations of surgical procedures and assistance as delegated by the Sister in charge.

Casualty and trauma department.

Paediatric wards.

Psychiatric ward.

Community municipality clinics.

Education

Diploma in Nursing.(General,Community,Psychiatry and Midwifery) in Nursing Addington Hospital Nursing College - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal February 1989 to July 1993

Matric

Fairvale Secondary School - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

January 1983 to December 1987

Skills

• Function well in a pressured environment,attention to detail,systematic worker to achieve desired outcome. (10+ years)

• Nursing

Certifications and Licenses

SANC-South African Nursing Council certified.

January 2022 to December 2022

SANC registered since commenced nursing training in February 1989 at Addington Hospital. CPR certification until May 2023

GCP Certification (Good Clinical Practice)

Additional Information

Marital status:married.

Dependents - 2

Contact reference

Sr.Seur :Addington Hospital:031-*******

Sr.Indolent:Hopelands Oncology Dept at Netcare Parklands hospital, Tel.031-***-****

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