Elana du Preez
Experienced Perioperative Nurse
Te Awamutu,WKO
Summary
Nursing professional with specialisation in perioperative department, emphasizing patient safety and infection control. Proven ability to coordinate with surgical teams to enhance procedural efficiency and improve patient outcomes. Experienced in training staff on best practices to ensure high standards of care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrolled Nurse
Anglesea Hospital
02.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient during surgery to ensure safety and privacy.
- Assisted surgeons in operating room by employing sterile technique for handling instruments and supplies, promoting patient safety.
- Maintained sterile conditions in operating rooms to prevent infections. to ensure patient safety during surgeries.
- Individualized care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties and explaining procedures.
- Documented patient information in health records to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
- Maintained strict adherence to patient data procedures, ensuring compliance with laws and safeguarding against information breaches.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to coordinate patient care and timelines.
- Coordinated and maintained availability of necessary equipment in sterile condition throughout entire surgery.
- Trained new staff on perioperative protocols and best practices.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to advances in perioperative nursing practice.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies related to infection control practices within the perioperative environment.
- Ensured that all instruments, supplies, equipment, and drugs were properly handled before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Worked in multiple disciplines including Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Dental, General, Plastics and Endoscopy.
Enrolled Nurse
Braemar Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2019
- Trained new staff and students as preceptor, enhancing onboarding experience and knowledge transfer.
- Executed circulation and scrubbing duties across multiple disciplines, primarily in orthopaedics, ensuring adherence to safety and procedural standards.
- Coordinated inventory procurement, ensuring timely availability and proper storage of essential supplies.
- Coordinated session planning while liaising with external departments and companies.
Student Nurse to Enrolled Nurse
Rob Ferreira Hospital & Others
Nelspruit, South Africa
01.1990 - 07.2007
- Provided patient care in emergency and critical settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician instructions and hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Completed training and served as ward nurse, theatre nurse, and practice nurse, delivering patient care across multiple settings.
- Communicated comprehensive experience during interviews, effectively showcasing skills and qualifications.
Education
Enrolled Nurse
SG Lourens Nursing College
Nelspruit, South Africa11-1993
High School Diploma -
Rob Ferreira High School
White River, South Africa12-1989
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Sterile technique
- Infection control
- Inventory management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
Registration
Nursing Council of New Zealand, 165821
Timeline
Enrolled Nurse
Anglesea Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
Braemar Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2019
Student Nurse to Enrolled Nurse
Rob Ferreira Hospital & Others
01.1990 - 07.2007
Enrolled Nurse
SG Lourens Nursing College
High School Diploma -
Rob Ferreira High School