Shaun Steven Jaftha
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Registered Nurse with expertise in emergency and critical care. Proficient in high-pressure settings, focusing on patient needs and providing exceptional care. Effective communicator fostering collaboration within healthcare teams. Enhanced patient satisfaction through dedicated service and advocacy efforts.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
NorthMed/ Glenfield Clinic White Cross
Auckland
11.2024 - Current
- Company review (Practice and urgent care Nurse)
- Administered vaccines, IV fluids, and iron infusions with precision.
- Conducted long-term condition assessments and managed chronic diseases effectively.
- Performed ECGs and diagnostic tests, assisting with GP diagnostics.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Collected samples and maintained comprehensive record-keeping.
- Provided health promotion and education to enhance patient awareness.
- Executed wound care, assisted with minor procedures, and performed suture removals.
- Conducted triage and assessment to prioritize patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Northbridge Lifecare Trust
Auckland
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Company Review (Age Care Nursing)
- Allocation of tasks to health care assistants.
- Supervise the staff.
- Assisting the Clinical Manager with planning the care plans and InterRAI assessments.
- Record-keeping and updating clinical data.
- Assisting the GP during patient visits.
- Administering medication and wound dressing.
- In-service training.
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: (ICU)
- Maintained accurate records and reported abnormalities to doctors and shift leaders.
- Administered continuous infusion medications to critically ill patients.
- Managed non-invasive and invasive ventilation techniques, including SIMV, BIPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy.
- Monitored critically ill patients using CVP, PICC lines, and arterial lines during continuous dialysis.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions.
- Set up equipment for ventilation and performed advanced cardiac life support.
- Executed ventilator management along with hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessment.
- Conducted wound care management for diverse patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Augustine Hospital
Durban, South Africa
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: (ICU)
- Maintained accurate records and reported abnormalities to doctors and shift leaders.
- Administered continuous infusion medications to critically ill patients.
- Managed non-invasive and invasive ventilation techniques, including SIMV, BIPAP, CPAP, and tracheostomy.
- Monitored critically ill patients using CVP, PICC lines, and arterial lines during continuous dialysis.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions.
- Set up equipment for ventilation and performed advanced cardiac life support.
- Executed ventilator management along with hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessment.
- Conducted wound care management for diverse patient needs.
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Augustine Hospital
Durban, South Africa
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Company Overview (Operating Theatre )
- Ensured operational readiness of theatre equipment prior to procedures.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures as scrub and circulating nurse.
- Served as scrub nurse for vascular, plastic, and general surgeries.
- Transferred patients to recovery staff for continued post-operative care.
- Provided support to facilitate patient recovery after surgery.
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Company overview( Cath lab)
- Prepared patients for cardiac procedures to ensure readiness and comfort.
- Assisted physicians with cardiac catheterization, both pre- and post-procedure.
- Educated patients on health matters and provided reassurance prior to discharge.
- Captured critical data during operations to support accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs to detect any abnormalities throughout procedures.
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: (Cardiac Unit)
- Shift Leading.
- Staff supervision.
- Patient preparation prior and post cardiac case.
- Implement Doctor’s orders.
- Junior staff orientation.
- Administering patient medication and post-cardiac care.
- (Cardiac Unit)
Enrolled Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: (ICU/High Dependence)
- Record-keeping and reporting abnormalities to the Doctor and Shift leader.
- Administering patient medication.
- Nursing care of patients and monitoring their vital signs.
- (ICU/High Dependence)
Enrolled Nurse
Midlands Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: (ICU)
- Patient nursing and administering medication, personal and daily needs.
- Monitoring patient’s condition, reporting abnormalities to the Doctor or Shift Leader.
- (ICU)
Education
Certificate - Wound Care
Tamaki Health
Auckland, NZ05-2025
Certificate - IV Cannulation And Phlebotomy
Tamaki Health Learning Hub
Auckland, NZ02.2025
Certificate - HPV Screening
E-Learning
Auckland, NZ01.2025
Certificate - Advanced Life Support
Resuscitation Skills
Auckland, NZ12.2024
Certificate - Vaccinator Authorization
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
Auckland, NZ12.2024
Certificate - Heart Anatomy And Physiology
Heart Foundation NZ
Auckland, NZ08.2024
Certificate - Palliative Care Nursing
Harbour Hospice
Auckland, NZ05.2024
Certificate - Registered Nurse Preceptor Training
Oceania
Auckland, NZ10.2023
Certificate - Code of Conduct- New Zealand Nursing Council
Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand)
Auckland, NZ10.2023
Certificate - Syringe Driver Competency
UlliTe Kahu Pairuri/liliAotearoa – Hospice New Zealand/li/ul
Auckland, NZ08.2023
Certificate - Ngā Paerewa Te Tiriti ELearning
Ministry of Health
Auckland, NZ07.2023
Certificate - Cultural Competency
Ministry of Health
Auckland, NZ07-2023
Skills
- Planning and task coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time efficiency
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Mechanical ventilation
- Blood transfusion procedures
- Intensive care experience
- Cardiac monitors
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- IV and venipuncture certified
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Intravenous therapy
- Feeding pumps
- Ventilator support
- Seizure management
- Chest pain management
References
- Natasha Liu, Registered Nurse practice nurse, Tamaki Health – North Med Clinic White Cross, +6421668532, Natashaliu30@gmail.com
- Susie Desmet- Schaanick, Registered Nurse Clinical lead, Northbridge Life Trust Age Care Facility, +64 2742 96821, Suezdesmet@gmail.com
- Saskia Debeer, Registered Nurse, +64226826002, debeersaskia95@gmail.com
- SR Tina Reddy, Unit Manager ICU, Netcare St Augustine Hospital, +27 31 268 5000 or +27 73 619 7155
- Melissa Clayton, Unit Manager Theatre, Netcare St Augustine Hospital, +27 31 268 5000 or +27 82 307 0738
- Tracy Scannell, Unit Manager Cath Lab, Netcare St Annes Hospital (Cath Lab), +27 76 812 5523 or +27 33 897 5000
- Shamlin Moodley, Unit Manager Cardiac ward, Netcare St Annes Hospital (Cath Lab), +27 84 462 1979 or +27 33 897 5141
- SR Hazel, Senior ICU Trained Sister, Netcare St Annes Hospital (Cath Lab), +27 33 897 5284 or +27 60 963 5742
Timeline
Registered Nurse
NorthMed/ Glenfield Clinic White Cross
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northbridge Lifecare Trust
06.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Augustine Hospital
12.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Augustine Hospital
09.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
08.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
06.2016 - 07.2018
Enrolled Nurse
Netcare St Annes Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2015
Enrolled Nurse
Midlands Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012
Certificate - Wound Care
Tamaki Health
Certificate - IV Cannulation And Phlebotomy
Tamaki Health Learning Hub
Certificate - HPV Screening
E-Learning
Certificate - Advanced Life Support
Resuscitation Skills
Certificate - Vaccinator Authorization
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
Certificate - Heart Anatomy And Physiology
Heart Foundation NZ
Certificate - Palliative Care Nursing
Harbour Hospice
Certificate - Registered Nurse Preceptor Training
Oceania
Certificate - Code of Conduct- New Zealand Nursing Council
Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand)
Certificate - Syringe Driver Competency
UlliTe Kahu Pairuri/liliAotearoa – Hospice New Zealand/li/ul
Certificate - Ngā Paerewa Te Tiriti ELearning
Ministry of Health
Certificate - Cultural Competency
Ministry of Health
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