Shannon Prins
Rotorua,BOP
Summary
Positive and upbeat Enrolled Nursing Assistant trained in nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Able to multitask in fast-paced environments and provide emergency response in level-headed manner. Highly organized and efficient with service-oriented approach. Patient-focused professional trained in optimum care, safety standards and documentation requirements. Confident in delivering treatment and conducting assessments to promote patient wellbeing and encourage recovery. Works great with colleagues and outside departments to coordinate safe, successful care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health care assistant
Southern cross hospital
Rotorua, New Zealand
01.2025 - Current
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
City of Cape town: Adriaanse Clinic
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2016 - 04.2024
- Implementing First Aid Procedures
- Clinical support and treatment-Admitting and communicating with patients at the clinic and accessing case files and records and referring emergency situations to professional personnel
- Conducting and completing preliminary test sampling and observations (blood pressure, urine samples, weight check, etc.) using specific apparatus/equipment and inserting information on patient history/record cards
- Initiating tepid sponging, salt and sugar solution (SSS) and daily TB treatments as prescribed.
- Preparing consultation rooms.
- Assist with simple dressings as prescribed.
- Assisting with domiciliary visits/recalls.
- Assisting with the issuing of milk and other NTP products at the clinic.
- Doing HGT, HB, PCR, and HCT as trained, found competent and as prescribed by PN and Doctors.
- Counselling, clients regarding HIV/TB/IMCI/TOP
- Collecting, labelling and dispatching urine and sputum specimens.
- Receiving, informing professional personnel and filling laboratory results.
- Assisting with quality assurance programmers e.g. -infection control, compiling with Health and Safety policies.
- Assisting with health promotion programs at the clinic and outreaches, e.g. WTB and WAD.
- Performing reasonable delegated tasks when requested by Clinic Manager.
- Attend Health and Safety Meetings with manager- Health and Safety Representative of the clinic.
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Karl Bremer Hospital
Karl Bremer Hospital, South Africa
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Ward 2A & 5A: Surgical, Gynecology, Orthopedics and Medical Admissions and Discharges
- Monthly statistics of contraception
- Highly organized and efficient
- Service-oriented approach
- Patient-focused
- Confident in delivering treatment and conducting assessments
- Works great with colleagues and outside departments
- Assisting with Doctors rounds
- Transporting patients to and from theater
- Monthly stock control
- Assisting Doctors with local procedures
- Utilizing Clinicom to make appointments and discharge patients
- Assist with administration of oral and intramuscular IV medications under supervision.
- Full bed washing, mouth hygiene
- Vital signs - monitoring and recording
- Kitting of patient's clothes and valuables
- Pressure care 2-4 hourly
- Feeding patients and tube feeding
- Check Schedule 5 & 6 drugs daily with Shift Leader
- Attend in-service- training arranged by Unit Manager
- Supervise oxygen therapy
- Promoting rest and sleep
- Counselling clients regarding TOP/HIV
- Assisting with resuscitations
- Prepare patients for theater
- Pre and post operative care
- Care for the dying patient
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn Chest Hospital (Agency)
Brooklyn Chest Hospital, South Africa
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Ward B: Pediatric
- Full wash and oral care
- Assisting with feeding
- Vital signs e.g. Temperature, Bp. Pulse and Resp
- Preparing of milk
- Assisting with resuscitations
Education
Enrolled Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Healthnicon Nursing College
Cape TownGrade 12 certificate - English, athematics, Business Studies, Life Orientation, Accounting, Typing
St Andrews senior secondary high school
Skills
- Excel Level 1
- Word Level 1
- Positive and upbeat
- Able to multitask in fast-paced environments
- Provide emergency response in level-headed manner
- Highly organized and efficient
- Service-oriented approach
- Patient-focused
- Confident in delivering treatment and conducting assessments
Certification
SANC Registration Certificate, 202403397, 05/02/24, Registered as Nursing Auxiliary after examination.
References
- Sr. Abigail Daniels, Clinical Manager, City of Cape Town, +27 21 444 5075/2396, +27 84 867 9843
- Sr. Marilyn Jantjies, Clinical Manager, City of Cape Town, +27 78 9898920
- Sr. Antoinette Fritz, +27 21 918 1318
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
- Afrikaans
Personal Information
- License: Full class 1 (car license)
- Date of Birth: 09/19/80
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Health care assistant
Southern cross hospital
01.2025 - Current
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
City of Cape town: Adriaanse Clinic
03.2016 - 04.2024
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Karl Bremer Hospital
09.2013 - 02.2016
Enrolled Nursing Assistant
Brooklyn Chest Hospital (Agency)
03.2012 - 10.2012
Enrolled Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Healthnicon Nursing College
Grade 12 certificate - English, athematics, Business Studies, Life Orientation, Accounting, Typing
St Andrews senior secondary high school