Hester Crowther
Nurse Educator
South Africa,WC
Summary
I am a Professional Nurse with 28 years of clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. Currently, as a Nurse Educator, I am passionate about teaching and committed to integrating technology and innovative strategies to enhance the learning experience. My goal is to present nursing concepts in a way that promotes deep understanding and practical application. I recognize that healthcare is a dynamic and evolving field, and I actively embrace change to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. I am a keen learner, conscientious, self-disciplined, and perform effectively under pressure. My strong interpersonal skills enable me to collaborate well within multidisciplinary teams. I am confident that my experience, adaptability, and dedication will add meaningful value to any organization I join.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language
Work History
Senior Lecturer
Western Cape College of Nursing
South Africa, WC
03.2020 - Current
- Academic lecturing for undergraduate nursing students (R171 Diploma in Nursing)(Subjects: General Nursing, community health, Ethics & Professional practice)
- Creating of teaching materials for Blended learning teaching (online & face-to-face).
- Development/setting of academic documents e.g. assessments, Subject course material
- Guiding and assessing students in the completion of clinical and academic requirements.
- Responsible for teaching practical skills (skills lab, clinical environment)
- Clinical accompaniment of nursing students in hospital and primary healthcare clinics
- Administrative duties
- Liasoning of relevant parties, management of facilities where students are placed for their work integrated learning
- Year level coordinator multi-campus
Clinical Facilitator
Mediclinic South Africa
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Developing, presenting, and evaluating in-service training for nursing personnel.
- Auditing of nursing documents.
- Facilitation of training workshops.
- Mentoring and assisting new employees in their onboarding process.
- Liaisoning with unit managers regarding training needs, training programs, and progress thereof.
- Attending nursing management, infection control, and patient safety meetings for training purposes.
- Liaisoning with medical representatives and facilitating training on their products.
- Administrative duties pertaining to training.
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Life Knysna Private Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2019
- Working as a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, providing holistic care for critically ill patients (initially part-time thereafter permanent)
- Liaisoning with doctors, family members of patients, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Comprehensive recordkeeping of nursing care, and information pertaining to the patient.
Registered Nurse
Healthnet Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Working as a registered nurse in the Intensive Care Unit, providing holistic care for critically ill patients (part-time, permanent).
- Liaisoning with doctors, family members of patients, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Comprehensive recordkeeping of nursing care, and information pertaining to the patient.
- Conducting orientation and in-service training for agency staff who want to work in the unit.
Travelling Nurse
Discovery Life
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Arranging appointments with clients and then visiting them to complete medical requirements for life insurance policies, e.g., drawing blood and completing short medical reports.
- Liaison with brokers, consultants, head office
- Assisting in marketing events
- Administrative duties
Registered Nurse
Medicross Healthcare Group
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Provided clinical support to multiple consulting doctors in a busy practice, including performing of prescribed nursing duties and procedural assistance.
- Providing health education to patients/clients.
- Specialized clinics e.g. Immunization, Family Planning, HIV Counselling.
- Recordkeeping of nursing care
- Administrative duties
Registered Nurse in ICU
Eugene Marais Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Holistic care of critically ill patients.
- Liaison with medical team and family members.
- Recordkeeping of nursingcare, relevant information rendered to the patient.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Nursing, Psychiatry
University of North West
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.1993 - 01.1996
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education -
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South AfricaAdvanced Diploma in Health Services Management -
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 01.1997 - 01.1998
Skills
Collaborative & Independent Practice: Adept at working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams in academic and clinical settings, ensuring coordinated and effective patient care and learning experiences
Leadership, Mentoring & Coaching: Demonstrated leadership in clinical units and academic environments; experienced in mentoring students and fostering professional development
Organizational & Administrative Proficiency: Strong planning, coordination, and administrative skills applied to curriculum delivery, clinical placements, and academic program management
Clinical & Critical Care Expertise: In-depth experience in patient-centered care across diverse healthcare contexts including critical care nursing
Nursing Education & Training: Skilled in delivering nursing education through both face-to-face and online platforms, including clinical teaching, facilitation, assessment, and simulation-based learning
Analytical & Problem-Solving Abilities: Sharp critical thinking and analytical skills used to assess clinical situations, improve student outcomes, and resolve academic or patient care challenges
Documentation & Professional Standards: Meticulous in maintaining accurate clinical and academic documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
Affiliations
Affiliated with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- General, Psychiatric, Community, Midwifery,
- Nursing administration, education
- Assessor & Moderator
Accomplishments
- Life Healthcare Nurse of the Year 2017
- Developed Travelling Nurse Service in North-west Province (2005-2009)
- Redesigned and enhanced outdated interpersonal skills workshop content, resulting in a more relevant, engaging, and learner-centered training program.
Computer Literacy
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) – ★★★★☆ (Advanced)
- Learning Management Systems ( Moodle) – ★★★☆ ☆(Intermediate)
- Virtual Teaching Tools (MS Teams) – ★★★☆ ☆(Intermediate)
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) & Clinical Documentation Systems – ★☆☆☆☆ (Basic)
- Email & Online Communication Tools – ★★★★★ (Expert)
- Data Entry & Administrative Systems – ★★★★☆ (Advanced)
- Basic Troubleshooting & IT Navigation – ★★★☆☆ (Intermediate)
Timeline
Senior Lecturer
Western Cape College of Nursing
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Facilitator
Mediclinic South Africa
03.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Life Knysna Private Hospital
09.2015 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
Healthnet Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 01.2015
Travelling Nurse
Discovery Life
01.2005 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse
Medicross Healthcare Group
01.1999 - 01.2005
Advanced Diploma in Health Services Management -
UNISA
01.1997 - 01.1998
Registered Nurse in ICU
Eugene Marais Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Nursing, Psychiatry
University of North West
04.1993 - 01.1996
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education -
Stellenbosch University