Lidette Van Wyk

• Over last 3 years I've had casual, part time and now permanent role as Vaccinator .
• Initially qualified as a Provisional then Authorised Vaccinator
• Currently working for Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora , under Whiri Harpori Covid Vaccinations Team , Providing support in our Local Thames / Coromandel area working with Te Korowai local Iwi Practice ,Immunising communities from 6 weeks onwards , including Covid and Flu vaccinations according to current schedule in New Zealand .
• Since 2021 commenced work Under Covid Directory during Covid Pandemic in New Zealand working in Waikato / Thames Coromandel Area, for waikato DHB.
• during this time supported mobile (pop- up)vaccinations clinics all over the Coromadel region.
• Working collaboratively with The Whiri Hapory team on WHA Assessments supporting healthy return homeafter hospitalisation.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
• Familiar with TEAMS,AIR,Whaihua, Medtec Operating systems.
• Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
• Served as a advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Joined an small team during Covid Pandemic , providing save space for birthing families, in a Rural Community .

• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on midwifery best practices through regular continuing education opportunities and membership in professional organizations.

• Senior Midwife clinical coordinator of Day Assessment Unit .
• Key accountabilities:
• Clinical professional leadership
• Care coordination ,women and their families
• -providing high level of care and expertise for clients
• -Scheduling appointments
• -review results
• - review /booking weekly Inductions list
• -Discussing care with Senior clinicians.
• Education and clinical Teaching of 2nd 3rd year midwifery students.
• Evidence based practice
• Continues quality improvement
• Ongoing professional development
• Able to provide expert midwifery care in various services provided.
• Developed and facilitated activities for Day Assessment Unit, through many years , managing flow, excellence in service, working along side many other services.

Dual qualifications as a comprehensive nurse / Midwife ( as Qualified in South Africa).

Position in Women's Assessment unit

Part of a dynamic team working shift s providing care for Obstetric and Gynaecological emergencies, Inductions of labour , acute assessments and birthing save space.

Employed by Nursing Bureau worked in variation for services as immigrated from South Africa . Able to be flexible and work in a variety of settings.

Covered a 3 week secondment in a age care facility

some district nurse placements, rehabilitation facility , thereby developed a sense of responsiveness to change.

nWorked as anewly Registered nurse/ midwife in a Ante Natal Labour and Post Natal ward as well as Gynaecological areas.

Moved to New Zealand with my Husband .