Hi, I’m
Anna Maria Jansen Van Rensburg
Prof Nurse
Bray,NW
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Professional Nurse with over 12 years of experience at the Dept of Health North West. Expert in infection control and patient education, I have successfully implemented evidence-based practices that enhanced patient recovery and satisfaction. A strong advocate for patient rights, I excel in team collaboration and quality assurance.
I am very willing to do extra courses and attend workshops to futher my skill base.
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
3
Afrikaans English Dutch
Work History
Dept of Health North West
Prof Nurse
2013 - Current (13 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Based on the provided details for the role of a Professional Nurse at the Department of Health North West, here are 8 resume experience statements tailored to reflect a strategic role with 6+ years of experience:
- Delivered high-quality patient care by implementing evidence-based practices, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction levels.
- Led nursing initiatives focused on compliance with health regulations, resulting in improved safety standards and reduced incidents.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
University of The FreestateBloemfontein
Bachelor of Science
07.1997
Skills
Patient care
Infection control
Medication safety
HIPAA compliance
Team collaboration
Quality assurance
Patient education
Triage procedures
Emotional support
Patient monitoring
Compliance auditing
Medication and IV administration
Therapeutic communication
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Care plan implementation
Patient management
Health promotion
Licensed RN
Nursing staff leadership
Community health
Disease prevention
Maternal-newborn care
Mental health care
Healthcare ethics
Licensed by state nursing board
Diabetes management
Geriatric care
Phlebotomy techniques
Medication reconciliation
Patient advocacy
NG tube insertion
Nasogastric tube insertion
Catheter maintenance
Workflow and patient management
Patient rights advocacy
Direct nursing care
Charting medication administration
Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
IV therapy management
Taking vitals
IV setup
Wound care
Collecting vitals
Certification
APC 2023 update course
Timeline
APC 2023 update course
04-2025
BLS
07-2023
Primary care 101 facility Trainers coarse
05-2018
ESMOE
04-2015
Prof Nurse
Dept of Health North West
2013 - Current (13 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
University of The Freestate
Bachelor of Science