Enrolled Nurse
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Curriculum Vitae – ****
ENROLLED NURSE – SANC ref. no15934490
Rodean Carmen Bonhomme
Sydenham, Durban
Mobile: 078*******/083*******
Summary
I am a dedicated, meticulous and patient-focused individual with proven private health care experience as Enrolled nurse with 9 years combined experience starting my health care career as a Health Caregiver to Enrolled Auxiliary Nurse at Life Entabeni Hospital, Medical/Oncology - Ward FIN4.I have also now completed my Diploma as Enrolled Nurse. Working in one of the largest and busiest Wards in this facility we nurse a vast range of health conditions and I have had the advantage of gaining valued practical and theoretical experience through mentorship under highly qualified experienced Senior Registered and Enrolled Nurses. My 4+yrs experience in caring for Alzheimers & Dementia patients has enhanced my professional nursing skills with regards to sensitivity, compassion and empathy towards my patients which are core qualities and strengths when working with such patients.
EDUCATION
DT Nursing College-2012 - 2013
Enrolled Nursing Diploma
Graduated: Enrolled Nurse - March, 2013
DT Nursing College -2011/2012
Enrolled Nursing Diploma 1st year
Graduated: (ENA) Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary – June 2012
●DT College Certification in HIV Counseling
Prime Healthcare College (Port Elizabeth)
Graduated: Health Caregiver Certification 2004
School Education
Bethelsdorp Secondary High School
Graduated: Matric Certificate
Languages: English, Afrikaans read and write.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Park View Retirement Hotel – 2017 February - Retrenched
Position held – Enrolled nurse – Clinic
Duties
Clients/patients range from 55 to years of age and facility consists of 10 floor building which accommodated approximately 50 + pensioners some of which had dedicated nurses and caregivers.
By nature I am a quiet and patient person and work very well with the aged and frail, understanding of their special needs is vital to their wellbeing.
●Administer oral medication as prescribed.
●Alert patients doctor and medical emergency services in serious cases.
●Correspond with close family on progress of patient and inform them of any special needs of patients.
●Update patients files and co-ordinate specialists, doctor’s and hospital appointments .
●Admit critical ill patents patients into clinic for close monitoring and medication treatment.
●Procurement and administer of prescription medication.
●Assisted the clients in understanding their needs and requirements regarding their care.
●Nutrition requirements of patients as per their conditions – Looked after eating habits and arranged for diet/menu as prescribed by the doctors.
●Look after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the patients and their environment in the best possible manner.
●Offered around the clock service for aged patients.
●Assisted the patients in outside traveling such as medical appointments.
Life St. Georges Park Hospital 2016 (Moonlighting - Nursetec)
Position held: Enrolled Nurse - Cardiac Ward
●Deliver basic quality patient care.
●Adheres to Patients' Rights at all times.
●Prevents and reports medico-legal risks.
●Control of stock and equipment in accordance with employers policy.
●Identifies and addresses continuous professional development (CPD) needs.
●Provides holistic learner support to learners and new employees.
●Ensures a therapeutic and safe patient environment by maintaining health and safety standards and complying with infection prevention and control policy.
●Quality client care principles maintained.
Bay View Private Hospital – Mossel Bay –November 2014 – 2015
Position held : Enrolled Nurse - Medical ward
Duties
●Conduct duties to meet the requirements of quality patient care, ensuring that all nursing activities carried out comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislations and Life Healthcare policies and procedures
• Maintain all health, safety and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment
• Effective utilization of resources
• Effective maintenance of equipment
• Accurate record keeping
• The continued education of patients
• Build effective relationships with patients, doctors and other medical personnel to ensure quality patient care
Park View Retirement Hotel –April 2014 to November
Position held – Enrolled nurse – Clinic
Duties
Clients ranged from 55 to 95 years of age and facility consisted of 8 floor building which accommodated approximately 100 pensioners some of which had dedicated nurses and caregivers.
By nature I am a quiet and patient person and work very well with the aged and frail, understanding of their special needs is vital to their wellbeing.
●Alert patients doctor and medical emergency services in serious cases.
●Correspond with close family on progress of patient and inform them of any special needs of patients.
●Update patients files and ensure doctor’s appointments and hospital visits are attended.
●Admit critical ill patents patients into clinic for close monitoring and medication treatment.
●Procurement and administer of prescription medication.
●Assisted the clients in understanding their needs and requirements regarding their care.
●Nutrition requirements of patients as per their conditions – Looked after eating habits and arranged for diet/menu as prescribed by the doctors.
●Looked after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the patients and their environment in the best possible manner.
●Offered around the clock service for aged patients.
●Assisted the patients in outside traveling such as medical appointments.
Enrolled Nurse - Medical Ward – June 2013 (Moonlighting/Temporary basis for Agency)
Life Entabeni Hospital (Private Hospital)
Ridge Road South
Durban
Duties
All nursing duties inclusive of following:
●New patient admissions.
●ECG
●Risk assessments.
●Change dressings.
●Stock control.
●Patient care - Recording and Reporting - Contribute towards accurate record keeping by recording and reporting any changes in patients' physical or mental conditions.
Supervising sub-ordinates - Supervising activities of daily living, meals, oral and dental care, bathing, toilet training
Health education - Participate in disseminating health Information by giving health talks to patients, families, visitors
●Urinary Catheter Care.
●Urine analysis.
●GM- Gluco-monitor checks and recording.
Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary, Medical Ward (Fin 4)
June 2012 – May 2013
Life Entabeni Hospital (Private Hospital)
Ridge Road South
Durban
Duties
●Prepare patients for theater.
●Renew/Change dressings.
●Record blood results from Laboratories tests.
●Admission and Discharge entries.
●Removal of J – loops.
●Recording patient observations.
●Urine analysis.
●GM- Gluco-monitor checks and recording.
●ECG’s
●Urinary Catheter Care.
●Assist in setting up drips.
●Assist in Insulin administration.
May 2006 – 2012 Health Caregiver, Medical Ward (Fin 4)
Life Entabeni Hospital, Durban
Responsibilities:
In my capacity as a Health Caregiver going on to completing 6 yrs at Entabeni Life Hospital, Durban in the Medical /Oncology Ward –Fin 4, besides carrying out my designated scope of work diligently and competently I have assisted as well as been exposed to all the many various nursing disciplines carried out in this ward as well as familiar with the hospital rules and policies
In reference to the Critical Outputs criteria of requirements as per the vacancy I am confident that I can meet these standards and would like to call on my named referees to substantiate this.
Other Wards worked in at Entabeni Hospital
Annex and Acute Rehabilitation Ward, Cardio Ward, Psychiatric Ward, Medical Ward
2004 -2005 –Health Caregiver - Cheshire Home for the aged – Port Elizabeth
Tuinsig Home for the aged – Durban
Duties
●Assisted the clients in understanding their needs and requirements regarding their care.
●Nutrition requirements of patients as per their conditions – Looked after eating habits and arranged for diet/menu as prescribed by the doctors.
●Looked after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the patients and their environment in the best possible manner.
●Offered around the clock service for aged patients.
●Assisted the patients in outside traveling such as medical appointments.
Referees
Registered Nurse
Sister – Virginia Dlamini
Park View Retirement Hotel
Durban, 4001
Cell no: 072*******
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