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Cecil Adams

Clinical Nurse Practioner
Cape Town

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at Kaelo, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in medication administration and clinical assessment, I excel in emergency care and patient education, ensuring optimal health outcomes while fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse

Kaelo
03.2017 - Current
  • Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.

Occupational Health Nurse

Ambition Nursing Agency
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Streamlined the workers'' compensation process, ensuring timely payments and proper medical treatment for injured employees.
  • Analyzed organizational ergonomics for optimal workstation design that reduced strain-related injuries.
  • Educated all employees on flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene and smoking cessation programs.
  • Led first aid training sessions to increase emergency preparedness among staff members.

Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Department of Correctional Services
07.2007 - 06.2014
  • Assisted physicians in diagnosing medical issues accurately by ordering appropriate diagnostic tests and interpreting results effectively.
  • Mentored new nurse practitioners, sharing clinical expertise to foster professional growth and development.
  • Served as a patient advocate, collaborating with physicians and other professionals to ensure that patients'' needs were met effectively and compassionately.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines.

Nurse

Department of Health
04.1980 - 06.2007
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
  • Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.

Education

Certificate in Audiometry - Audiometry

Ocsa
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Course in Dispensing - Pharmacy

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Gauteng
04.2001 -

Diploma in Primary Health Care - Primary Health Care

University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Certificate in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma General Nursing - Nursing

University of Natal
04.2001 -

Skills

    Health promotion

    Care planning

    Diagnosis and treatment

    Medication administration

    Clinical judgment

    Patient relations

    Medical recordkeeping

    Patient examination

    Ethical practice

    Infection control

    Vital signs documentation

    Disease prevention

    Clinical assessment

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Emergency care

    Patient education

Timeline

Clinical Nurse

Kaelo
03.2017 - Current

Occupational Health Nurse

Ambition Nursing Agency
01.2015 - 02.2017

Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Department of Correctional Services
07.2007 - 06.2014

Certificate in Audiometry - Audiometry

Ocsa
04.2001 -

Course in Dispensing - Pharmacy

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
04.2001 -

Diploma in Primary Health Care - Primary Health Care

University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -

Certificate in Midwifery - Nursing Midwifery

University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 -

Diploma General Nursing - Nursing

University of Natal
04.2001 -

Nurse

Department of Health
04.1980 - 06.2007

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