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Nicolette Bezuidenhout

Nicolette Bezuidenhout

Pretoria

Summary

Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with background in providing care in high-stress environments. Skilled in rapidly assessing patient conditions and developing immediate care plans. Strengths include effective communication, teamwork, and ability to stay calm under pressure. Contributed to improved patient outcomes through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ICU Registered Nurse

Carnival Cruise Lines
05.2022 - Current
  • Duties included critical care, emergency/trauma, chronic care, assisting physicians with procedures and preparations for medical evacuations
  • Conducted routine screening, diagnostic tests and X-rays interpreting results and communicating findings to the medical team.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

ICU Qualified Registered Nurse

Multi-ICU
Bloemfontein
05.2018 - 05.2022
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Community Service Professional Nurse

Thebe District Hospital Harrismith
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Shift leading and staffing duties
  • Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.

Education

Advanced University Diploma in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
11-2016

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Resource Monitoring
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Task and Work Prioritization
  • Emergency Interventions
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff Coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Electronic Charting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Problem-solving abilities

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9406140024084
  • Health Status: Good health, Non-smoker
  • Date of Birth: 06/14/94
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African Citizen
  • Driving License: Code-08, Clean

Personalassertion

During my clinical experience as a student and registered nurse, I was exposed to work with a lot of different diagnoses in a variety of clinical settings. I am a good team worker with good communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Secondaryeducation

Matriculate from Fichardtpark High School (2012)

References

  • Life Rosepark Hospital, Unit Manager, (+27)72 444 0606
  • University of the Free State, Mentor, (+27)63 664 8446
  • Life Rosepark Hospital, Professional Nurse, (+27)79 712 9265
  • Carnival Cruise Lines, Colleague, (+40) 723 385 213
  • Carnival Cruise Lines, Supervisor, (+27) 82 225 6240
  • Carnival Cruise Lines, Supervisor, (+1) 786 943 2253
  • Carnival Cruise Lines, Supervisor, (+1) 786 554 7965

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Photography
  • Travel

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • International Trauma Life Support
  • Represented school of nursing at 2016 Student Research Forum at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Project: Diabetes related knowledge, attitudes and practices of adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
  • Certificate in Management of sick and small new-borns (2016)
  • Certificate in 22 hours, UNICEF, WHO, Mother Baby Friendly Initiative Lactation Management Course (2016)
  • Certificate in Helping Babies Breath (Nov 2015)

Timeline

ICU Registered Nurse

Carnival Cruise Lines
05.2022 - Current

ICU Qualified Registered Nurse

Multi-ICU
05.2018 - 05.2022

Community Service Professional Nurse

Thebe District Hospital Harrismith
03.2017 - 03.2018

Advanced University Diploma in Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing

University of The Free State

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of The Free State

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