Salome Swanepoel
Howick
Summary
Passionate people orientated Registered Nurse focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. An enthusiastic and positive person with a friendly and pleasant disposition. Bringing forth the ability to thoroughly and accurately to assess the health of patients and prescribe the proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. The capacity to stay calm and focused when under pressure. 12 years of experience offering a solid foundation in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Fast learner, adaptable and flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people on all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHT Hayman Care Home
2024.02 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as liaison between healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in significant decrease in patient falls within unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviours and conditions and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
Bupa Hayman Care Home
2023.10 - 2024.02
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Self Employed
2017.01 - 2023.09
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
Professional Nurse GR3
Department of Health - PNA4
2000.02 - 2016.11
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Primary Clinical Health Care -
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa09.2012
Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science Etc. -
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa11.2011
Diploma in Nursing Science -
Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
Kimberley, South Africa04.2004
High School Diploma -
High School Postmasburg
Postmasburg, South Africa12.1998
Skills
- Laceration Repair and Wound Care
- Test Results Interpretation
- Disease Prevention Education
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Family Planning and Reproductive Health
- Leadership
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Assessment, Monitoring and Care
- Care Plan Development
Certification
- Department of Health: Infant & Young Child Feeding - July 2015
- Bayer Health Care: Nova-T Inserter Training - October 2014
- Department of Health: Breastfeeding management & promotion - February 2008
- Perinatal Education Program: Saving Mothers and Babies - March 2008
- Perinatal Education Program: Primary Newborn Care - September 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Perinatal HIV/AIDS - September 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Mother and Baby Friendly Care - November 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Maternal Care - October 2005
- Perinatal Education Program: Newborn Care - August 2006
- NC Department of Health: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness - April 2002
- Pfizer: Best Practices in HIV/AIDS Care and Support - September 2002
Affiliations
- South African Nursing Council - Since February 2000 Reg: 14543870
- Board of Healthcare Funders - Since December 2016 Reg: 0655139
- New Zealand Nursing Council - Since July 2023
Upskilling (Training)
During my occupancy at Bupa Hayman Care Home and CHT Hayman Care Home, I have successfully completed certificates and extra training programs. These include:
- Certificate of Achievement for Pressure Injuries
- Certificate of Achievement in Infection Prevention
- Control for All Counties Staff
- Certificate of Completion for the Hospice New Zealand Syringe Driver Competency Program
- Wound Care
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Course Completion Certificate for File Vision
- Accident and Incident Reporting
- InterRAI One Month Basic Training
- V-Care
- Code of Rights
- WHS: Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury at Work
- Dignity and Personalized Care
- Effective Hand Over
- Medication Management: Use of Syringe Drivers
- Fire Safety Certificate
- Manual Handling.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHT Hayman Care Home
2024.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bupa Hayman Care Home
2023.10 - 2024.02
Clinical Nurse Practitioner
Self Employed
2017.01 - 2023.09
Professional Nurse GR3
Department of Health - PNA4
2000.02 - 2016.11
Advanced Diploma in Primary Clinical Health Care -
University of The Free State
Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science Etc. -
University of The Free State
Diploma in Nursing Science -
Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
High School Diploma -
High School Postmasburg
- Department of Health: Infant & Young Child Feeding - July 2015
- Bayer Health Care: Nova-T Inserter Training - October 2014
- Department of Health: Breastfeeding management & promotion - February 2008
- Perinatal Education Program: Saving Mothers and Babies - March 2008
- Perinatal Education Program: Primary Newborn Care - September 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Perinatal HIV/AIDS - September 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Mother and Baby Friendly Care - November 2007
- Perinatal Education Program: Maternal Care - October 2005
- Perinatal Education Program: Newborn Care - August 2006
- NC Department of Health: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness - April 2002
- Pfizer: Best Practices in HIV/AIDS Care and Support - September 2002
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