Eliza Nieuwoudt
Summary
I am an experienced Enrolled Nurse with a current Practicing Certificate, with a strong background in providing compassionate care to patients with a range of needs, ensuring good outcomes and wholistic well-being. I have good problem-solving and communication skills, a willingness to learn and adapt. Reliable and personable, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Kowhai House
09.2022 - Current
- Caregiving in a home environment to facilitate activities of daily living for the clients, working with a variety of clinical and daily care needs.
- Drive clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and cleaning.
- Enhance quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Caregiver
Private
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Cared holistically for an elderly palliative client in her own home, supporting her and family through her last days of life
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation and socialization while providing personal care assistance.
Enrolled Nurse
Alison Surgical Centre
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Involved both theatre and clinic work in a surgical setting
- Assisted the surgeons and other nurses in theatre during surgery under the direction and delegation of the Registered Nurse
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
Dairy Farm Worker
Henderson farm
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Involved milking twice daily, assisting with calving, treatment of sick cows, rearing calves and assisting with farm maintenance
- Collaborated with fellow farm workers to complete tasks efficiently and maintain a positive working environment.
Enrolled Nurse
New Zealand Blood Service
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Enrolled Nurse
Radius Kensington
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Included working within the healthcare team to provide rest home, hospital, and dementia nursing care.
- Remained calm during high-stress situations, demonstrating problem-solving skills and clinical judgment in collaboration with Registered Nurses and the broader healthcare team when appropriate.
- Mentored new staff members, fostering teamwork and improving team efficiency.
- Maintained Evidence-Based Best Practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding of care plans and maintain continuity of care.
Healthcare Assistant
Radius Kensington
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Level 1 HCA: January 2019 - August 2019
- Level 4 HCA: August 2019 - March 2020
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare outcomes.
Education
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Level 5 -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ03-2020
Grand Prior Awardee
St John Youth
Home Educated
Hamilton NZ11-2017
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient-focused care
- Strong ethics
- Teamwork
Nursing Council of New Zealand Recertification Audit - PASS, May 2021
I provided proof of compliance with all NZNC Enrolled Nursing competencies and was awarded a pass.
Timeline
Caregiver
Private
02.2024 - 03.2024
Enrolled Nurse
Alison Surgical Centre
10.2022 - 12.2022
Disability Support Worker
Kowhai House
09.2022 - Current
Dairy Farm Worker
Henderson farm
12.2021 - 09.2022
Enrolled Nurse
New Zealand Blood Service
09.2021 - 11.2021
Enrolled Nurse
Radius Kensington
03.2020 - 09.2021
Healthcare Assistant
Radius Kensington
01.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing, Level 5 -
Waikato Institute of Technology
Grand Prior Awardee
St John Youth
Home Educated
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