Wilmé Meiring

Student Nurse

Klerksdorp/Tshepong/Potchefstroom Hospital Complex & Potchefstroom/Ikageng Clinics/Old-Age Homes

Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Ikageng, North-West

01.2021 - Current

Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
Helped physicians complete procedures such as lumbar punctures by supporting patients and organizing necessary supplies.
Updated patient charts with data such as vitals and medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.