Astrid Natalie Baastian
Nursing
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in critical care at MHR, Cape Town. Expert in advanced cardiac life support and airway management, I excel in stabilizing critically ill patients while providing compassionate care. Proven track record in reducing readmission rates through effective discharge planning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
MHR, Cape Town
07.2018 - Current
- Assessed dynamic patient conditions consistently, adjusting care plans according to evolving needs in real-time situations.
- Initiated rapid response protocols for deteriorating patient conditions, stabilizing vital signs and preventing further complications in a timely manner.
- Provided life-saving interventions for critically ill patients, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers and social workers, reducing hospital readmission rates by ensuring patients received appropriate aftercare resources.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse
UCTPAH Netcare
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Shift leader / Charge nurse in 23 bed Trauma, Post operative, Neurological, Liver and Kidney transplant and specialized GIT unit
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mediclinic Milnerton
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Effectively managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Mediclinic
Belleville, Tijgerpark, Parow 04.2001 -
Skills
Airway management
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
MHR, Cape Town
07.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
UCTPAH Netcare
01.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mediclinic Milnerton
01.2007 - 01.2011
Diploma in General Nursing - General Nursing
Mediclinic
04.2001 -