Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Beulah Classen

Beulah Classen

Cape Town

Summary

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

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health Nurse

Subcontracted by the Shoprite Group
Cape Town
5 2022 - Current

Performed Fitness for work medicals on 20 employees per day

(Pre-Employment, Periodical, Exit medical examinations,

  • Audiometry,
  • Spirometry,
  • Vision Screening,
  • Primary Health care- Examine, treat day-to-day ailments, Refer when required

Research Nurse

University Of Cape Town
10.2023 - Current

Recruiting participants for 5 studies within project.

  • Ensured patient safety and adherence to ethical standards by carefully monitoring study procedures and reporting any deviations.
  • Assisted with development of policies and procedures for research nursing practice to ensure consistency across studies and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Played key role in improving patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in clinical care through ongoing monitoring and evaluation of research findings.
  • Increased patient retention rates within longitudinal studies through consistent engagement efforts such as regular phone calls or check-ins to address concerns or questions about research process.
  • Streamlined data collection processes by implementing electronic health record systems, resulting in more accurate and efficient data analysis.
  • Reduced protocol deviations by providing thorough training on study procedures to both staff members and participants alike.
  • Enhanced clinical trial efficiency through meticulous data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate results.
  • Supported interdisciplinary collaborations through effective communication between researchers, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in studies.
  • Expedited study timelines by efficiently coordinating participant scheduling, follow-up appointments, and data entry tasks.
  • Developed research protocols in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for streamlined study execution.

Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health Nurse

Immploy Recruitment Agency
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • COVID 19 Screening, Swabbing and Vaccinations, Primary Health care-examinations, treatment and referral when needed
  • Follow-up on test results and advise on successful isolation

Research Nurse

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
01.2017 - 09.2020
  • To offer adolescent friendly services in secondary School Health setting in the Klipfontein/Mitchell's Plain subdistrict
  • Assist with the rollout of the adolescent friendly youth services (AYFS) in the health facilities including the line management of the Peer Navigators, Essential Duties, School Health Nursing, Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with schools and principal, Maintain good relationship with the multi-disciplinary team, Conducts appropriate health assessment of scholar and do appropriate referral when required, Respond to any health queries, Keep accurate stock of all medical supplies/equipment, Order relevant stock and use the equipment in the appropriate manner, Maintain participant confidentiality, Maintain accurate record keeping, Ensure results are received and charted correctly, Collect relevant statistics from the health facilities as needed, Line management of Peer Navigators in the Health facilities, Provide training to Peer Navigators, Ensure that Peer Navigators comply with DTHF HR policies, Performs other research duties as required, Works in an ethical manner according to the South African Nursing Council registration guidelines, HIV testing and counselling

Occupational Health Nurse

Transnet
01.2013 - 04.2020
  • Conducting medical surveillance, Fitness for work medicals (Pre-Employment, Periodical, Exit medical examinations, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision Screening, Multi Drug Testing

Registered Nurse

Pathcare
03.2006 - 12.2012
  • Drawing blood samples, Handling account queries, Capturing data

Registered Nurse at Groote Schuur Hospital

11.1991 - 12.2005
  • Total patient care, Medicine administration, Supervision, Training

Education

Matric -

Scottsdene Secondary School
04.2001 - 01.1989

Certificate as an Enrolled Nurse - undefined

Groote Schuur Hospital

Diploma as a General Nurse - undefined

UNISA

Microsoft Word, Excel - undefined

Pathcare

BTech Occupational Health-Theory passed - undefined

CPUT

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Certificate in Audiometry

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Certificate in Spirometry

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Certificate in Vision Screening

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - undefined

University of Cape Town

Dispensing for Health Care Professionals - undefined

Medunsa

Tuberculosis Infection Control Certificate-PACK Adults - undefined

2020

Accomplishments

  • Strategy-Created and developed critical Standard Operating Procedure policies to consistently exceed quality of care
  • During the COVID Pandemic, I managed to set up various clinics to successfully combat the effects of Covid.
  • Early screening, swabbing/referrals of potential cases were identified
  • Positive cases were telephonically guided through self-isolation, where possible, and isolation was arranged for those who could not.
  • Certificate for Innovation received at DTHF for successfully design and implementing a School Holiday Program for learners

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Research Nurse

University Of Cape Town
10.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health Nurse

Immploy Recruitment Agency
10.2020 - 05.2022

Research Nurse

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
01.2017 - 09.2020

Occupational Health Nurse

Transnet
01.2013 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse

Pathcare
03.2006 - 12.2012

Matric -

Scottsdene Secondary School
04.2001 - 01.1989

Registered Nurse at Groote Schuur Hospital

11.1991 - 12.2005

Registered Nurse/ Occupational Health Nurse

Subcontracted by the Shoprite Group
5 2022 - Current

Certificate as an Enrolled Nurse - undefined

Groote Schuur Hospital

Diploma as a General Nurse - undefined

UNISA

Microsoft Word, Excel - undefined

Pathcare

BTech Occupational Health-Theory passed - undefined

CPUT

undefined

Certificate in Audiometry

undefined

Certificate in Spirometry

undefined

Certificate in Vision Screening

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - undefined

University of Cape Town

Dispensing for Health Care Professionals - undefined

Medunsa

Tuberculosis Infection Control Certificate-PACK Adults - undefined

2020
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