Anne Bacher
Professional Nurse/ Carer
Cape Town
Summary
I am well trained Professional Nurse for the last 34 years. I have great skills, qualities and experience to work as a carer. I see caring as a passion and not as a work. I enjoy the challenges that comes with the job and take every opportunity to learn and grow.
I am a patient-oriented nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with health and safety as my specialty.
I am a reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Nurse/Professional Nurse
City of Cape Town
Cape Town
04.2021 - Current
- Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Utilized well-honed communication and active listening skills to conduct pre-employment screenings.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
- Assisted with accident investigation program to identify root cause of incidents and near-misses.
- Provided individualized medical counseling for employees and coordinated examination requirement activities.
- Liaised between employees with health concerns and supervisors, maintaining medical confidentiality to communicate work status and coordinate return to work accommodations.
- Promoted high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations.
Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner/COVID-19 Vaccinator
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Served as lead health care provider and office manager for 500-patient family clinic.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Applied and removed casts, sutured soft tissue injuries and changed dressings.
- Evaluated 100 patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Registered Professional Nurse
Vital Health
Bellville
01.2012 - 07.2020
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Professional Carer
Tygerberg Service Centre for the Aged
Parow
01.2000 - 12.2011
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Registered Professional Nurse/Ward Nurse
Stellenbosch Medi-Clinic
Stellenbosch
06.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Professional Nurse Pediatrics Ward
Zuid Afrikaans Hospital
Pretoria
01.1992 - 12.1994
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Bachelor B -Tech - Nursing Science
B-Tech Occupational Nursing Degree
University Of Penunsila 01.2013 - 12.2016
No Degree - General, Psychiatry, Community And Midwife
Diploma in Nursing
SG Lourens College 01.1988 - 12.1991
No Degree - Dispensing License
Medunsa
School Of Pharmacy 01.2004 - 12.2004
No Degree - FIRST AID LEVEL 3
Dynamikos Training That Saves Lives
02.2021 - 02.2023
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
undefinedCertification
I passed my IELTS exam, TB test, police clearance and UK carer certificate
Timeline
Occupational Health Nurse/Professional Nurse
City of Cape Town
04.2021 - Current
No Degree - FIRST AID LEVEL 3
Dynamikos Training That Saves Lives
02.2021 - 02.2023
Primary Healthcare Nurse Practitioner/COVID-19 Vaccinator
University of Stellenbosch
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor B -Tech - Nursing Science
B-Tech Occupational Nursing Degree
01.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Professional Nurse
Vital Health
01.2012 - 07.2020
No Degree - Dispensing License
Medunsa
01.2004 - 12.2004
Professional Carer
Tygerberg Service Centre for the Aged
01.2000 - 12.2011
Registered Professional Nurse/Ward Nurse
Stellenbosch Medi-Clinic
06.1997 - 12.1999
Professional Nurse Pediatrics Ward
Zuid Afrikaans Hospital
01.1992 - 12.1994
No Degree - General, Psychiatry, Community And Midwife
Diploma in Nursing
01.1988 - 12.1991
I passed my IELTS exam, TB test, police clearance and UK carer certificate
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