Liezl Du Toit
Pretoria
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner – Medical Director
TRAUMA RN
05.2024 - Current
- Provision of specialized First Aid Kits for a variety of sectors, including Security Services, Schools, Construction, Sports Clubs, Hunters ext
- Supply and maintaining Regulation 3/7 First Aid kits to a wide range of companies to ensure Labor Law compliance
- Provide Medical Assistance services to community markets and functions as First Responder
- Development and implementation of comprehensive safety plan for such functions, including fire safety and evacuation plan
- Responsible for provision of First Aid and First Aid training to Rietvallei Voortrekker Kommando
- Training includes 100 Adults (Officers) and around 800 youth members.(Grade 1 – Grade 12)
- Duties also include maintaining First Aid Equipment and stock levels of disposables, medication
- Administrative duties include keeping accurate patient treatment records, implementing and updating Standard Operational Procedures and coordinating the transfer of a patient to the relevant Medical Facilities in case of a severe Emergency
Offshore Medic
FrontierMedex (United Health Care Global, United Kingdom)
10.2008 - 01.2015
- Identify and treat all medical conditions (Primary Health Care) and patient emergencies onboard the vessel
- Provide First Aid and AED training to all crew and designated Medical Team
- Maintain all major medical/rescue equipment
- Responsible for the clinic inventory, disposables and expiration dates
- Maintain the Controlled Drug Register and safe storage in line with legal requirements
- Monitor and keep all Crew Medical Records, Vaccination Records, Safety Training Records and minimum QHSE training completed by all new crew
- Complete crew consultation records/logbook in accordance to the Marine Health Providers requirement for record keeping
- Manage the QHSE award scheme which is provided for contractors participating in HSE initiatives
- Conduct contractor training in the use of the stop-card system to report hazards, near-accidents or substandard conditions
- Participate in Accident Investigations to determine root cause and implement mitigation policies/procedures to prevent future incidents
- Advice and support the Safety Representatives onboard
- Complete regular inspections of First-Aid kits/ Eyewash stations
- Ensure the accuracy of the vessel’s safety plan
- Conduct Galley Health and Hygiene Inspections
- Complete water analysis as required
- Audit the Health Risk Assessment, ensure it incorporates the personal health, operational risks and regional location risks at the vessel’s current location
- Provide Emergency Response Training to medical team
- Plan and execute Multiple Casualty Incident scenarios during drills involving non-medical team members in triage stations
- Complete a comprehensive Hygiene and Medical Report at the end of each trip incorporating all health issues and medical statistics for the vessel
- Perform Drug and Alcohol testing as requested by managers or post incident
- Provide Injury Prevention Training to all crew to minimize the risk during stepping, handling and lifting procedures
- Organize fitness events and provide training programs and nutritional advice to promote crew health
- Initiate and implement Health Awareness Campaigns and promote education with Health Presentations presented during Safety Meetings
- Member of Loss Prevention Team
- Assist with audits, hazard analyses, concerns and welfare of crew
- Assist Captain/Party manager in general administration tasks and revision of Health/Safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements
Registered Nurse in Emergency Unit
Kloof Mediclinic Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Second in charge within a busy Level 1 trauma and emergency unit
- Treatment and diagnostics relating to all disciples of medicine both major and minor
- Responsible for the coordination of resuscitations and patients’ treatment
- Administrative responsibilities regarding quality improvement programmes and internal auditing of patients records
- As acting Unit Manage responsibilities included staffing, duty rosters, induction programs, stock issues and any grievance procedures or complaints that may occur from 3rd parties
- Duties include mentoring nursing students, and acting as external facilitator for post-basic trauma students and providing BLS and First Aid instruction for all sectors of the hospital work force
- First Responder in code blue team for all hospital wards
Trauma RN / A.E.A
Pre-Hospital and ad hoc Services
01.1998 - Current
- Reservist within the Transvaal Provincial Ambulances as Basic Ambulance Assistant 1998-2001
- De Vries/Ambumed/NAN Private Ambulance Services 1998 – 2000
- Priority and ICU Inter-hospital transfers as Registered Nurse
- Outdoor Medical – Medical support services for team-building events, mountain bike races, quad bike and motorcycle events in remote areas such as Botswana as Advanced Life Support Provider
- Primary Health Care Services at Monte Casino for clientele and staff clinics
- Included responding to medical emergencies, first-aid, minor ailments, contraception, HIV counseling, pregnancy tests and monitoring of pregnant employees
- Occupational safety and health education programmes
- Continue Reservist duties on the road ambulance services, responding to a variety of emergency calls as Intermediate Life Support medic
- Provide services as Flight Nurse to International SOS (Air Africa), repatriating critical ill patients to suitable facilities in South Africa
- Ongoing to maintain clinical competency and skills
Registered ICU Nurse
Medforum Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Provide treatment and care for critical ill patients in a Burns and Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Specialized in the treatment of burns victims, mostly from mine accidents, complicated by inhalation burns and associated chemical burns
- Patients needed extensive treatment with specialized wound care and barrier nursing to minimize infections and prevent hypothermia
- Specialized mechanical ventilation with positive pressures and arterial blood gas interpretation
- Experience with dialysis, central venous pressure lines and multiple IV infusions regulated with Ivac’s and syringe drivers
- Extensive knowledge towards diagnosing and treatment of a patient with hypotension, hypothermia, hyperkaleamia, metabolic and respiratory acidosis, pulmonary edema, renal failure and hyperglycemia
Education
S.A.C Diploma in Fitness Management - Fitness Management
Stonebridge College
Bournemouth, United Kingdom09.2009
Ambulance Emergency Assistant - A.E.A Short Course
SRQ Ambulance College
Pretoria, South Africa12.2007
Post Graduation Diploma in Trauma Nursing - Trauma Nursing
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa12.2005
B. Cur Degree in Nursing - Nursing: General, Community, Midwife, Psychiatry
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa12.1997
High School Diploma -
Hoogenhout
Bethal, South Africa12.1992
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate care
- Emergency triage
- Patient assessments
- Medical records management
- First aid
- Care coordination
- Patient education
Timeline
Owner – Medical Director
TRAUMA RN
05.2024 - Current
Offshore Medic
FrontierMedex (United Health Care Global, United Kingdom)
10.2008 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse in Emergency Unit
Kloof Mediclinic Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2008
Registered ICU Nurse
Medforum Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2003
Trauma RN / A.E.A
Pre-Hospital and ad hoc Services
01.1998 - Current
S.A.C Diploma in Fitness Management - Fitness Management
Stonebridge College
Ambulance Emergency Assistant - A.E.A Short Course
SRQ Ambulance College
Post Graduation Diploma in Trauma Nursing - Trauma Nursing
University of Pretoria
B. Cur Degree in Nursing - Nursing: General, Community, Midwife, Psychiatry
University of Pretoria
High School Diploma -
Hoogenhout
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