LEEANN RAMNARAIN
Senior Professional Nurse
Durban
Summary
I am a Senior Professional Nurse presently nursing at a Primary health care facilty. The key strengths that I possess for success in any position is that I strive to be professional in all that I undertake. I focus on the efficient and organized execution of my duties, with extreme attention for detail. I am motivated, organized, creative and dedicated, portraying flexibility and eagerness to learn from others. Years of services and experience have allowed the benefit of building strong relationships with departments within the organization, supporting partner and stakeholders. I have the ability to work well independently, as well as within a team. My aim to be part of a successful team has been fulfilling and thus enjoying relationships with my fellow employees. I am searching for an opportunity to add value and grow within our well-organized company. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Professional Nurse
Ethekwini Municipality - Trenance Park Clinic
01.2013 - Current
- Primary health care clinic
- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor ailments and stable chronic conditions
- Prescription of pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tests and performing specific procedures
- Referral of patients requiring further assessment and management
- Health promotion and prevention of disease and injury
- Initiation and maintenance of patients with HIV/AIDS as well as management and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
- Well baby clinic, Expanded programme for immunization, basic antenatal and postnatal care
- Community projects and activities to promote primary health care
- Acting as nursing services manager in the absence of management
- Supervision of lower categories staff, monitoring of key performance areas and tracking of daily statistics submissions.
Professional Nurse
Mahatma Ghandi Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Dispensing and administration of medication as prescribed by physicians
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified treatment needs and goals and connected to practitioners for further assessment
- Assessed patients' overall health, identified needs and goals for treatment and connected them with ideal practitioners and treatments
- Planned and implemented individualized care plans, unit workflow strategies and defined priorities
- Oversaw 28 bed long-term care unit
- Modified and adapted care plans to achieve recovery goals
- Antenatal and postnatal care
Nurse Trainee
Kzn Department Of Health
Addington Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Demonstrated adaptability when working under pressure in fast-paced environments such as emergency departments or intensive care units.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Assisted in wound care management, helping patients recover more quickly from injuries or surgical procedures.
- Expanded clinical knowledge through regular attendance at continuing education courses, workshops, and conferences focused on nursing topics.
Skills
Clinical judgment
Character Strong Points
- Passionate- approaching life and pushing for positive results with energy and enthusiasm.
- Driven- consistently putting in focused, single-minded efforts in order to achieve objectives. Always willing to go the extra mile.
- Reliable and Dependable- High integrity, diligent and conscientious.
- Determined- never giving up, overcoming obstacles, planning and confidently persisting
Accomplishments
- Integrated Management Childhood illness, Certificate, 05/05/14 - 05/23/14
Key Skills Competencies
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Planning & Organizational skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Good influencing skills.
- Analytical, conceptual thinking & Innovative.
- People & achievement orientated.
- Self-confidence.
- Ability to comply with processes and procedures.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8501020063086
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Driving License: CODE 8
References
- Lungile Ngcobo, Nursing Manager (Ethekwini Municipality), 082 629 8775 / 083 894 7656
- Roshnee Pillay, Operational Manager (Mahatma Ghandi Memorial Hospital), 083 797 0303
- Trisha Haripersadh, Nursing Manager (Ethekwini Municipality), 061 541 4302
Timeline
Senior Professional Nurse
Ethekwini Municipality - Trenance Park Clinic
01.2013 - Current
Professional Nurse
Mahatma Ghandi Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2013
Nurse Trainee
Kzn Department Of Health
01.2004 - 01.2008
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