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Blanchè G. Oelf
Registered Nurse: SANC 15106784
Cape Town
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
Work History
The Tygerberg Hospice TrustCape Town
Registered Nurse
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care at home level and referred where needed
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient careplans, ensure medication drop off to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to discuss diagnoses and devise holistic treatment approaches.
- Trained carers in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Ambition Nursing ServicesCape Town
Locum Registered Nurse
07.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently of psychiatric clients for overnight stay
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
The Tygerberg Hospice TrustCape Town
Registered Nurse of a Covid'19 Facility
08.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to CNP- Community Nurse Practitioner
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Glendale Jewish Home of the HandicappedCape Town
Shift Leader
09.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Touching Nations Home Base Care NGOCape Town
Project Manager
07.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Developed and initiated projects and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Made decisions independently and collaboratively
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, community leaders/partakers for project cohesion.
- Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
Victoria Wynberg HospitalCape Town
Shift Leader
01.2009 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Delivered training and leadership to nursing students to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Oversaw talented team by actively communicating project information, remedying issues and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
Education
University of The Western CapeBellville, Cape Town
from General Nursing
01.2003 - 12.2008
Grassy Park Secondary SchoolGrassy Park, Cape Town
High School Diploma
01.1996 - 12.2000
Skills
Home care
Care Plan Development
Staff supervision
Patient counseling
Setting up referrals
Hospice and palliative care
Care planning
Relationship building
Software
Gmail
Microsoft Outlook
Powerpoint
hiking, traveling, reading, learning from other people
It's these adventures that add my value to life and make life interesting.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Tygerberg Hospice Trust
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse of a Covid'19 Facility
The Tygerberg Hospice Trust
08.2021 - 08.2021
Locum Registered Nurse
Ambition Nursing Services
07.2021 - 07.2022
Shift Leader
Glendale Jewish Home of the Handicapped
09.2018 - 11.2020
Project Manager
Touching Nations Home Base Care NGO
07.2016 - 08.2017
Shift Leader
Victoria Wynberg Hospital
01.2009 - 08.2013
University of The Western Cape
from General Nursing
01.2003 - 12.2008
Grassy Park Secondary School
High School Diploma
01.1996 - 12.2000